Can you say 'Aveo RS'

One Mean Chevy · 12-18-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blog.caranddriver.com

Leaving aside the usual marketing nonsense that all car companies seem to spout these days—how do you associate a “Chevrolet Enthusiast Culture” with “modern family groups,” the least enthusiastic group of car buyers—the cars are appealing. I particularly liked the Aveo and the seven-seater Orlando, which will compete with Ford’s upcoming C-Max mini-van. At Detroit, Chevy will show a spunky Aveo RS concept that will be powered by a turbocharged Ecotec four-cylinder engine, which made me chuckle because it would indicate that Ford wasn’t able to trademark its RS performance brand in the U.S. because of Chevrolet’s longstanding use of the suffix.

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CamaroScotty · 12-18-2009, 07:37 PM

Camaro's are at invoices prices....did you get one yet?

FenwickHockey65 · 12-18-2009, 07:48 PM

I wouldn't laugh. It sounds like good competition for the Fiesta.

One Mean Chevy · 12-18-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I wouldn't laugh. It sounds like good competition for the Fiesta.

I'm not knocking the Concept of a fast Aveo but adding the RS moniker instead of S(Sport) seems like watering down the RS moniker. Remember how comman the SS moniker became HHR SS, Coblat SS and Malibu SS none of which had V8s.

Maybe the Camaro has rised my view of RS.

*The_Blur* · 12-18-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by One Mean Chevy

I'm not knocking the Concept of a fast Aveo but adding the RS moniker instead of S(Sport) seems like watering down the RS moniker. Remember how comman the SS moniker became HHR SS, Coblat SS and Malibu SS none of which had V8s.

Maybe the Camaro has rised my view of RS.

The SS was never meant to specify a V8. It represented a supreme performer in a given class. Chrysler used SRT, so Chevrolet uses SS to directly compete with SRT products, GT products, Si products, and any other performance moniker out there.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-18-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by One Mean Chevy

I'm not knocking the Concept of a fast Aveo but adding the RS moniker instead of S(Sport) seems like watering down the RS moniker. Remember how comman the SS moniker became HHR SS, Coblat SS and Malibu SS none of which had V8s.

Maybe the Camaro has rised my view of RS.

The HHR SS and Cobalt SS were both very worthy cars. Cobalt SS even set a record at the Nurburgring. HHR SS has developed its own kinda cult following, a lot of people love them.

Anyways, RS was always more of an appearance package while SS was performance.

a_Username · 12-18-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

The SS was never meant to specify a V8. It represented a supreme performer in a given class. Chrysler used SRT, so Chevrolet uses SS to directly compete with SRT products, GT products, Si products, and any other performance moniker out there.

So what did Chrysler mean for the R/T to specify? I could of swore they were the highest trim levels of the Challengers and Chargers back in the day.

Revo1 · 12-18-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I wouldn't laugh. It sounds like good competition for the Fiesta.

Fiesta

Sounds like something your would order at Taco Bell

Number 3 · 12-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Well just think about what you get with the Camaro RS package.

Bigger wheels
Spoiler
Body Color roof ditch moldings
Darker Tail Lamps
Halo Headlamps with HIDs

Mostly appearance...........great appearance mind you, but mostly looks

What you don't get:

Brembo brakes
SS suspension
any extra HP

So a Rally Sport Package on an Aveo, if well done, should be a nice touch.

PAUL SS · 12-18-2009, 10:55 PM

Aveo RS = Real Small

Revo1 · 12-19-2009, 12:24 AM

I can, but i'd prefer not to...

1985HOL69305 · 01-02-2010, 01:14 PM

It should be a Type R, after all it is a dinky little Asian Rice-able car, right?

12-18-2009, 07:48 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I wouldn't laugh. It sounds like good competition for the Fiesta. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

12-18-2009, 10:43 PM	#9
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	Well just think about what you get with the Camaro RS package. Bigger wheels Spoiler Body Color roof ditch moldings Darker Tail Lamps Halo Headlamps with HIDs Mostly appearance...........great appearance mind you, but mostly looks What you don't get: Brembo brakes SS suspension any extra HP So a Rally Sport Package on an Aveo, if well done, should be a nice touch. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

12-18-2009, 10:55 PM	#10
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Aveo RS = Real Small __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-19-2009, 12:24 AM	#11
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I can, but i'd prefer not to... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-02-2010, 01:14 PM	#12
1985HOL69305 I'm also on Thirdgen.org Drives: 1985 Camaro IROC-Z28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 114	It should be a Type R, after all it is a dinky little Asian Rice-able car, right? __________________ Light Blue Metallic 1985 IROC-Z L69 with Grey Interior. It's rare and legendary.

12-18-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
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