CHEVROLET'S new Aveo supermini will cost from £9,995 when it arrives in showrooms next January.

That's the tab for the entry level 1.2 LS model, while the flagship Aveo 1.3 LTZ VCDi 95PS version is to be priced at £13,615.

The American brand is confident the car's appeal to customers will be based on more than keen pricing thanks to a wedge-shaped profile that will bring a sharp, edgy feel to the supermini scene.

"Much like we did with the Spark, we wanted to take the image of small cars away from being cute and cuddly," said Chevrolet UK chief Mark Terry.

"Instead, we've delivered a car that's striking, bold and has attitude. It draws on our iconic models, such as the Camaro and Corvette, for its styling influence, with cues such as the distinctive round headlamps and dual-cockpit interior giving it a lot more personality than you'd normally find in this sector of the market."

In basic trim, the Aveo gets features such as remote locking, a rear spoiler, CD-stereo radio, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors and electric front windows, while the mid-range LT model adds the likes of 15-inch alloys, steering wheel audio controls, air-con, a four-way adjustable driver's seat, driver info centre and Bluetooth, yet is priced from £10,995.

The top spec LTZ variant has features normally reserved for more expensive cars, including a leather steering wheel, front fog lamps, rear parking sensors and automatic headlamps. Prices for the LTZ start at £12,195.

Four engines will be available from launch - a 1.2-litre petrol unit developing 86PS, a 1.4-litre petrol engine with 101PS or two 1.3-litre diesels, with power outputs of either 75 or 95PS.

All come with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the 1.4-litre models have the option of a six-speed automatic.

Full technical specifications and equipment levels will be confirmed ahead of the car's showroom debut.