The second-generation Chevrolet Aveo (code name T300), also sold as the Chevrolet Sonic in North America and other markets, marks a complete break from the previous generation (T250). Based on General Motors' global Gamma II platform (shared with the Opel Corsa E and Opel Mokka), it offers transformed road handling, top-tier safety (5 Euro NCAP stars), and a bold design, characterized by its unfaired round headlights and motorcycle-inspired instrument cluster. In Europe, its career was abruptly interrupted in late 2014 / early 2015 following General Motors' decision to withdraw the Chevrolet brand from the Old Continent to protect Opel. This led to a drastic drop in its value on the used market. Although the official network has disappeared, maintenance remains easy because almost all of i
The Chevrolet Aveo II (T300) is the archetype of a smart used purchase, provided you accept its "orphan" badge in Europe. It offers modern features, a secure chassis, and often comprehensive equipment for a negligible price. Regarding the diesel engine (1.3 VCDi): It is a Fiat-sourced engine that is extremely frugal and capable in its 95 hp version. However, it requires strictly highway or extra-urban use. If you drive in the city, the DPF will clog, the EGR will foul, and oil dilution will lead to fatal wear of the timing chain. For mixed or urban use, it is imperative to favor the petrol engines (1.2 or 1.4), which are certainly less torquey, but much more tolerant and less expensive to maintain in the long run.
| Oil change | £70 – 130 |
| Timing chain | £650 – 1 300 |
| Clutch | £750 – 1 400 |
| Complete brakes | £220 – 480 |
| Estimated annual budget | £550 – 1 100 |
Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.