2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT

2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT — factory standard equipment and mechanical layout

Powertrain and chassis
- 1.0 L naturally aspirated inline-4, double overhead cam (DOHC), 16-valve configuration with multi-point fuel injection as the factory powerplant. The engine drives the front wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission as standard; a 4-speed automatic was commonly offered as an option in many markets. Front-wheel drive layout.
- Front suspension: MacPherson struts with coil springs; rear suspension: torsion beam with coil springs. Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering.
- Braking system: ventilated front disc brakes and rear drum brakes in the factory configuration; anti-lock braking (ABS) was available as an option on some LT models depending on market and equipment packages.

Exterior
- Compact five-door hatchback or four-door sedan body styles were available; the LT trim typically included body-color bumpers and exterior trim that provided a slightly upgraded appearance over the base model.
- Factory exterior features commonly included body-color or black manual side mirrors, electrically adjustable mirrors on many LT models, variable intermittent windshield wipers, and a rear window defroster.
- Standard wheel setup for many LTs consisted of steel wheels with full wheel covers; alloy wheels were often an available factory option on higher-equipped LT packages.
- Standard exterior lighting comprised halogen headlamps, integrated turn signals, and rear combination lights. Fog lamps were not standard and were offered as optional equipment or on higher specification packages in some markets.

Interior and comfort
- Seating for five with cloth upholstery as the factory standard material on the LT trim. Front bucket seats and a folding rear bench with a split (typically 60/40) folding arrangement to increase cargo flexibility.
- Manual seat adjustments for driver and passenger; some LT models included a height-adjustable driver’s seat.
- Manual air conditioning and heater controls (rotary style) as standard equipment. Ventilation outlets for front occupants and rear passenger ventilation via static ducts.
- Tilt steering wheel and standard analog instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer (on many LT models), fuel gauge and engine temperature gauge, plus an odometer and trip meter.
- Interior storage includes a glovebox, center console storage/cupholders, door pockets and a rear cargo area with a load floor that benefits from the folding rear seat arrangement.

Convenience and electrical
- Power windows and power door locks were standard on the LT trim in many markets. Remote keyless entry was commonly included as factory equipment on LT-trim models.
- Factory audio system typically included an AM/FM radio with a single-disc CD player and multiple speakers; auxiliary audio inputs and upgraded stereos were available as options or part of higher level packages depending on market specifications.
- Central locking, interior courtesy lights and map reading lights, and an engine immobilizer/anti-theft system where required by market regulations.

Safety
- Dual front airbags for driver and front passenger as standard factory equipment. Seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters for front occupants were commonly fitted.
- Child seat anchors (LATCH/ISOFIX) in the rear seating positions were typically included to meet safety regulations in many markets.
- ABS and electronic stability control were not standard across all LT models; ABS was sometimes offered as a factory option, and ESC was generally not standard on this generation except where mandated by regional safety rules.
- Crumple-zone design and structural reinforcements consistent with small-car safety engineering of the period.

Other factory details
- Fuel tank capacity, curb weight and exact equipment levels varied by body style and regional specification. Factory paint finishes, trim accents and optional accessory packages allowed some customization at the time of sale.
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