Money doesn't grow on trees, you can only live in mom's basement for so long and you live in fear of $5/gallon gas.

You care about acceleration, handling and looking cool.

Speed Merchants: No

Fashion Victims: No

Treehuggers: Yes

Mack Daddies: No

Tuner Crowd: No

Hairdressers: Yes

Penny Pinchers: Yes

Euro Snobs: No

Working Stiffs: No

Technogeeks: No

Poseurs: No

Soccer Moms: No

Nascar Dads: No

Golfing Grandparents: No

• Kia Rio

• Honda Fit

• Hyundai Accent

• Nissan Versa

• Scion xD

• Toyota Yaris

• Manufacturer: Chevrolet

• Model tested: Aveo LT

• Model year: 2008

• Base Price: $14,365

• Price as Tested: $16,965

• Engine type: 1.6-liter I4 DOHC

• Horsepower: 103 hp @ 5,800 rpm

• Torque: 107 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm

• Red line: 6,500 rpm

• Transmission: 4-speed automatic

• Curb Weight: 2,542 lbs.

• LxWxH: 169.7 X 67.3 X 58.9

• Wheelbase: 97.6 inches

• Tires: P185/55R-15, all-season

• Drive type: FWD

• 0 - 60 mph: 10.8 seconds (via )

• 1/4-mile: N/A

• Top speed: N/A

• Fuel economy city/highway: 26/34

• NHTSA crash test rating: 5/4/4/3

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