We’re not sure how engineers do it, but the Aveo, like other cars we’ve tested, succeeds in blending a somewhat firm straight line ride with noticeable body roll in the corners. No, that’s not a good thing. When trudging through traffic or cruising down the highway, the ride feels stiff, as bumps and expansion joints are roughly translated into the interior, but then turn on to an off-ramp and the suspension and 185/55R15 Kumho tires give way too easily. Since Aveo buyers aren’t looking for sports-car handling (and if they are, they’re misguided), the body roll is acceptable, but a softer ride in routine driving is in order.