Where is the Chevrolet Aveo made?
The Chevrolet Aveo has been produced in multiple factories around the world rather than a single plant.
Its manufacturing footprint has shifted over time to serve different markets, with early roots in South Korea and later assembly in Mexico and China for various regional menus. In the United States, the Aveo nameplate was eventually succeeded by the Chevrolet Sonic, which was built in Michigan.
Global production footprint
Below are the main regions where Aveo production has occurred to support different markets and model generations. The exact plant can vary by year and market.
- South Korea — GM Daewoo produced the Kalos/Aveo lineage for global export and several regional markets.
- Mexico — San Luis Potosí (and related GM plants) assembled Aveos for North American and Latin American markets during the model’s active years.
- China — Shanghai GM and related joint ventures produced Aveo-derivative small cars for the Chinese market during certain years.
In summary, the Aveo’s manufacturing has been distributed across several GM facilities worldwide to align with regional demand, rather than being tied to a single factory.
Regional notes
South Korea and the Daewoo era
The Aveo originated from the Daewoo Kalos program in South Korea, with GM later continuing the model under the Chevrolet brand for global markets. Key production occurred at GM Daewoo facilities to supply multiple regions.
Mexico and North American markets
During the mid-2000s to early 2010s, many Aveos destined for the United States, Canada, and parts of Latin America were built at GM plants in Mexico, notably in San Luis Potosí. This arrangement helped GM meet regional import rules and distribution needs.
China and the Chinese market
For the Chinese market, GM operated joint ventures that produced small Chevrolet models derived from the Kalos/Aveo platform. These cars were sold under local branding in China during a period of GM’s broad expansion in the Chinese compact-car segment.
Current relevance and market retirement
Across many markets, the Aveo nameplate has largely been supplanted by newer Chevrolet small-car offerings (such as the Sonic in the United States). Regional production and branding evolved with GM’s global restructuring, but the Aveo’s legacy remains tied to its multi-country manufacturing footprint.
Summary
The Chevrolet Aveo has been built in several countries over its lifetime—primarily in South Korea (GM Daewoo) for global distribution, with additional assembly in Mexico and China to serve specific markets. In the United States, the Aveo was replaced by the Chevrolet Sonic, which was produced in Michigan. Production location varied by model year and market, reflecting GM’s global manufacturing strategy.
Is the Chevy Aveo made in Korea?
Built in Korea by Daewoo, the Aveo is basic transportation, and its attractive pricing includes lots of standard features. Build quality is pretty good, but performance is not on a par with the subcompact leaders. It offers a smooth ride, but its acceleration is underwhelming.
Who makes the Chevy Aveo engine?
The Aveo is powered by GM's Ecotec 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which was boosted for 2010 to produce 108 horsepower and 105 pounds-feet of torque. Transmissions include a standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic.
What Chevrolet models are made in China?
In fact, the six best sellers - which includes the Chevy Aveo, Chevy Captiva, Chevy S10 Max, Chevy Tornado Van, Chevy Onix, and Chevy Groove - were all manufactured in China, and represented a vast majority of GM Mexico sales over the course of H1 2023.
Where is the Chevrolet Aveo manufactured?
The Chevrolet Aveo is manufactured in China for current markets like Mexico and South America, through a joint venture with SAIC-GM-Wuling. Historically, the Aveo was manufactured in other locations, most notably South Korea (originally by Daewoo) for its initial run, with additional production facilities in countries like Poland, Ukraine, and Russia over the years.
Current manufacturing
- China: The current generation of the Aveo is designed and manufactured in China by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture.
- Distribution: These China-made models are then exported to various markets, including Mexico, South America, and Africa.
Historical manufacturing
- South Korea: The original Aveo was developed by Daewoo and produced at their South Korean plant (Bupyong) before being marketed as the Chevrolet Aveo.
- Other locations: In the past, the Aveo and its variants were also assembled in other countries such as Poland, Ukraine, and Russia.
- Mexico: At one point, the Aveo was manufactured in Mexico at the GM plant in San Luis Potosi.
