The cheerful new Chevrolet Spark

The ultra-mini Chevrolet Spark focuses on affordability, from the fuel economy of its refined engines, to the high standard of features despite its inexpensive price, to low maintenance costs and inexpensive Chevy Spark replacement parts. Descended from the Daewoo Matiz and also named the Chevrolet Beat, the Chevy Spark was designed to appeal to young, urban buyers with an upbeat approach to life, and who appreciate the energetic design, fuel economy and value inherent in Spark cars.

Highlights such as convenient storage nooks and premium safety specifications ensure that the Chevrolet Spark is not just a flamboyant little box on wheels, but a real contender in the sub-compact sector. Supple suspensions and soft springs deliver a ride quality that is efficient for urban driving, while the Chevy Spark packs an engine that is unrivalled in fuel consumption. Overall, the Chevrolet Spark is practical and well constructed while incorporating some cheerful design touches that distinguish it from other cars.

Zoom around in the offbeat Chevy Spark

The Chevrolet Spark is available with a 0.8-litre SOHC three-cylinder engine with MPI (Multi-Port fuel Injection) as well as a 1.0-litre SOHC four-cylinder engine with MPI. These engines deliver between 38kW and 48kW at 5 900rpm, with a top speed of between 143 and 156 kilometres per hour respectively. Combined urban and extra-urban fuel consumption in the 1.0-litre Chevy Spark with five-speed manual transmission is a low 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres.

The Chevy Spark and Chevy Spark LS maintain equal safety standards, drive quality and performance data but differ slightly in luxury features and appointments. The LS model has 13-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured mirrors, air-conditioning, electric front windows and an audio system with four speakers. Standard features across the different Chevrolet Spark models include a handy centre console with cup holder and storage bin and split collapsible rear seats.

A highlight in Spark cars is their safety, which includes child seat anchorage provision for travelling with young children, as well as front passenger and driver side airbags in the LS Chevy Spark. Energy-absorbing side impact door beams provide protection in the event of a front or side-on collision. A centrally mounted brake light ensures that other drivers are able to easily see when the Chevy Spark stops on the road, while a rear-window defogger gives drivers clear vision in rainy or humid conditions.

The Chevrolet Spark has been designed with modern appeal but without too many fashionable grilles or mesh highlights, with the result that the car will be a contemporary possession for much longer than competing “cute” little cars. Its four doors open readily and widely to admit four adults comfortably, and a sharp turning circle means that despite interior legroom, this nippy Chevy Spark is easy to manoeuvre around tight urban spaces. Convenient door pockets, wallet holders and flip seats mean that you can use the Chevy Spark to store and haul your luggage as well as zoom around town.

New Chevrolet Spark at CMH Chevrolet

Economic and safe, the Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a choice of 0.8-litre and 1.0-litre engines, which are ideal for low-consumption city driving. Small doesn’t necessitate cramped, however, and the Spark cars have decent legroom, a host of cubby holes, nooks for your sunglasses and consoles for your wallet, while the split-and-fold rear seats create additional luggage room for a weekend retreat out of town.

Equipped with safety features such as airbags, impact beams and child-seat anchorage bolts, the Chevrolet Spark is far from a cuddly mini; rather it’s an edgy and practical car that well suited to your urban adventures. Search for a new or used Chevrolet Spark  in any one of CMH’s Chevy dealerships, or contact us today to arrange a test drive.