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Chevrolet Aveo sedan and Captiva awarded five-star EuroNCAP rating
2011-10-26
Zurich. The new Chevrolet Aveo sedan and Chevrolet Captiva SUV have secured a top five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP), which today announced its latest results.
"All of our new Chevrolet models provide formidable levels of safety," said Wayne Brannon, President and Managing Director, Chevrolet Europe. "We are very pleased that two more vehicles in our line-up have earned the highest European rating."
The Captiva and Aveo sedan join the Chevrolet Cruze, Orlando and Aveo hatchback which have all received five-star ratings in the past. The Aveo hatchback secured 85 out of 100 points, which places it among the very best in its segment.
The Chevrolet Captiva comes with hill-start assist and is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist and a Descent Control System. Front, side and roof curtain airbags, moreover, are standard, as well as front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and 3x3 point rear seatbelts. Child protection is provided through an ISOFIX child seat restraint system (2nd row outer rear seats). The Chevrolet Captiva also features active head restraints, a releasable pedal assembly and an electric park brake.
The Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with six standard airbags that are connected to the sensing and diagnostic modules mounted into the centerline of the car. It also features a child-seat latching system. The car's active safety systems include Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, a four-channel Anti-lock Braking System with Brake Assist, and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Hill-start Assist and Cruise Control with speed limiter function are also among the Aveo's standard features.
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet is General Motors' largest global brand with annual sales of about 4 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. It is the fourth biggest global car brand in terms of sales and also one of the fastest growing brands in the world. Chevrolet cars combine passion, bold design and practicality. They provide outstanding value for money. After re-launching the brand in Europe in 2005, Chevrolet more than doubled its sales to over 500,000 in 2008. In 2010, Chevrolet grew its market share in Europe to 2.5 percent, selling 477,194 cars. Chevrolet has a network of more than 2,700 dealers and service points in Europe. The Chevrolet line-up includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo, the compact four-door Cruze, the Captiva SUV and the legendary Corvette sports car. In 2011, Chevrolet is launching seven new cars: the all-new Orlando family van, the new Captiva SUV, the Corvette Grand Sport Coupé, the all-new five-door and four-door Aveo, the five-door Cruze, the Camaro coupé and convertible and the award-winning extended-range Volt electric car. Chevrolet's biggest markets in Europe are Russia, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and Turkey. Established in the U.S. by Swiss émigré Louis Chevrolet in 1911, the brand is celebrating its centenary in 2011. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevroleteurope.com.
