Chevrolet Aveo value and depreciation
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Depreciation curve
We class the Chevrolet Aveo as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 37% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 72% |
| 3 years | 51% |
| 5 years | 37% |
| 7 years | 27% |
| 10 years | 16% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Positioned between the Spark and the compact sedans, the Aveo sold as a hatch and sedan and did solid duty as rental and first-car transport. Resale was never strong, and GM's 2017 exit pushed values down further. It gave way to the Sonic in 2012.
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We class the Chevrolet Aveo as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 37% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.