Ill agree with the car is what you make it. If something doesnt exist that you cant buy, make it. 4 cyl 38mpg civics can make 700hp+, so whos to say you cant do the same thing with the aveo.
I had found a company on the web that did custom big brake kits out of the UK. Unfortunately I cant remember the name and cant find them anymore. The had given me a price for my type R of about 3g's. They say they can do any car. And the colors of the 4 pots are red, black and Chrome . If I find them I will post and ask how much for a set.
It's cuz the Aveo is still new and it's an American car.... in time there'll be turbos, headers and all that crap... the Civics started out the same...