If it were a matter of matching the name to the price, wouldn't they "transfer" the Aveo name to the upcoming Spark, which will become GM's new entry level car?

Besides, it's typical for existing models to grow from one generation to the next in terms of size, features, price & presumably desirability.

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I'm trying to think of another example of a car name that might not have been well loved by the general population, but went on to gain wide respect after a redesign. Not coming up with much.

Except the entire Hyundai lineup