Chevy Aveo

Chevy Aveo

Although small by American standards, the Chevy Aveo remains GM’s best seller in the European market, and for good reason. The 2009 Aveo is equipped with a zippy 1.6-liter Gen 3 Ecotec engine that performs well both in the city and on longer trips. The manual transmission model of the Aveo earns an Environmental Protection Agency fuel-economy rating of 27/34 mpg city/highway, which is not too shabby, even when compared with pricier foreign sub-compacts. The 2009 model is bigger inside than you might expect and comes in either and hatchback or sedan, both with an MSRP that starts at only $12,625.

The folding split rear seat is convenient for carrying larger items home without sacrificing comfort and the five star frontal crash test safety rating lets you relax while you’re behind the wheel of this little but sturdy car. The 2009 Chevy Aveo is available in a wide array of youthful colors and can be souped up with as much audio equipment as you need. All in all, the Aveo is a great inexpensive first car.