Chevrolet Spark

Chevrolet Spark Description :

At present, Chevrolet Spark petrol version is available in one engine option that is a 1.0 Litre, 8 V, SOHC Smart-Tec engine which ; the mill is incorporated with several innovative technologies including Dual Distributor Less Ignition System (DDLI), Sequential MPFI, Advanced Optical Sensor and Motorized Throttle Intake System (MTIS). The Smart-Tec powertrain increases the max engine power and toruqe that result in zippy pick-up and performance. It also ensures engine operation to be smooth, noiseless, fuel efficient, powerful, reliable and maintenance free.

Chevrolet Spark is available with a 995cc petrol engine. The 995cc, 8valve engine competes with Maruti Zen Estilo and Hyundai Santro. It gives a maximum power of 63 PS at 5400 rpm and a maximum torque of 90.3Nm at 4200 rpm. The compact car is mated with five speed manual gearbox.

General Motors, the world’s biggest carmaker which rolled out its small car Chevrolet Spark in India as it takes on market leader Maruti Suzuki. Now built on a 5mm longer wheelbase (2345mm) than the old Matiz but measuring an identical 3495mm in length, the new car has sharper styling. In place of the smooth, rounded nose, there’s a well-defined bonnet V, pointy headlights and tiny slit for a bonnet intake. Build quality of Chevrolet Spark is pretty good for a small car and panel gaps are fairly tight. Move inside, and the centrally-mounted instrument console sits proud on the dashboard. It is this design that gives the interiors of Chevrolet Spark its uniqueness. There’s decent storage space in the cabin. A pair of shelves below the dashboard aids to hold small bits while the front door pockets are large enough to hold a water bottle. The car has a completely new pedal box design with durable plastic moulded pedals. Chevrolet Spark has a noise-insulating mat between the engine compartment and the dashboard improves the sound insulating effect. The car offers a mileage of 16.9kpl with a top speed of 156Km/hr.

Chevrolet Spark has a monoform design which maximizes the wheelbase and in turn improves cabin space. Its body is made of high strength steel which makes the car lighter and gives it the required stability. Chevrolet Spark has a completely new torsion beam rear axle which is coupled to angled shock absorbers and semi trailing arms. This results in greater precision wheel control.

General Motors has launched five variants of Chevrolet Spark powered by the same 995cc engine but with different standard and luxurious features. All five variants of Chevrolet Spark are priced in the range of Rs 3.19 to Rs 4.24 lacs.

Chevrolet Spark comes loaded with rear door child locks, 2.5 MPH front & rear bumpers, door ajar warning display, centre high mounted stop lamp, front fog lamps, central cocking and optional ABS and driver side airbag. The compact Chevrolet Spark hosts a number of comfort features such as AC and heater, power steering, front and rear power windows, rear defogger, 60:40 split double folding rear seat, internally adjustable ORVMs, power steering, remote fuel filler release, remote tailgate release, etc.

Chevrolet Spark Models

Compare Chevrolet Spark Models

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Chevrolet Spark is equipped with 1.0L, 995cc, S-Tec petrol engine with five speed manual gearbox that produces generous power of 63bhp with excellent fuel efficiency. The S-Tec (Smart-Tec) engine of this car is optimized with many technological innovations like Sequential MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection), Dual Distributor Less Ignition (DDLI) System, Motorized Throttle Intake System (MTIS) and Advanced Optical Sensors. As a result this engine offers high engine performance, smooth and noiseless driving experience with high fuel efficiency. The 995cc petrol engine of Chevrolet Spark offers mileage around 13kmpl in city while on highway it gives 16.9kmpl.

Power

As we mentioned earlier that Chevrolet Spark is powered by a 1.0L, 995cc, S-Tec (Smart-Tec) petrol engine that is famous for producing high power. Its 995cc power-plant produces 63bhp of maximum power at 5400rpm and maximum torque of 90.3Nm at 4200rpm. This engine delivers high engine performance with better fuel efficiency and also delivers good acceleration so that this car never vibrate even after the crossing the mark of 100kmph.

Colors

Chevrolet Spark is available with six vibrant colors that are Blazing Red, Olympic White, Misty Lake Metallic, Topaz, Caviar Black and Platinum Metallic.

Acceleration and Pick Up

Chevrolet Spark is powered by the 1.0L, 995cc petrol engine with the new S-Tec (Smart-Tec) technology. The new S-Tec (Smart-Tec) technology maximizes the torque and power and makes Chevrolet Spark ideal for driving in congested city traffic and offers very good acceleration. Its 995cc power-plant offers excellent acceleration so that Chevrolet Spark can cross the 100kmph mark in 15.1 seconds and it can achieve the top speed mark of 153kmph.

Chevrolet Spark Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Chevrolet Spark is a stylish hatchback model that offers stylish and dashing exterior features and makes the first exterior appearance of this car very impressive. Its aggressive front grille with large headlamps and fog lamps makes its front appearance very stylish and dynamic. Chevrolet Spark is a cute looking small car model and its 17inch alloy wheels with body colored bumpers and body colored gate handles with body colored tail gate handle bar makes its exterior look eye catching. Some of the exterior features of Chevrolet Spark are Alloy Wheels, Full Wheel Covers for Steel Wheels, Tinted Glasses, both Sides OSRVMs, Rear Spoiler, Satin Silver Roof Rails, Body Side Moulding, Front Windshield with Top Band, Mudguards and Body Side Mouldings.

Exterior Measurements

Chevrolet Spark is a five seater luxurious small car model with a spacious passenger cabin. The exterior dimensions of Chevrolet Spark are - its length is 3,495mm, width is 1,495mm, height 1,518mm and its wheelbase is 2,345mm with the ground clearance of 170mm and minimum turning radius of 4.6 meters.

Chevrolet Spark Interiors

Interior Appearance

Chevrolet Spark is packed with very dashing and ground breaking interiors with its dual tone instrument panel. Its instrument panel is packed with ergonomically advanced features. Chevrolet Spark comes with the high roofline that offers generous headroom and its rear seats placed slightly high for better front view out. Other features that make Chevrolet Spark interiors more stylish are Fabric Upholstery, Fabric Insert on Door Trims, Metallic Finish on Instrument Panel and Rich Blue Color Fabric Seat Covers.

Interior Comfort

Chevrolet Spark is a five door stylish hatchback model that is packed with lots of ergonomically advanced interior features that offers much comfortable driving experience. The comfortable features that are available with Chevrolet Spark are AC, Power Steering, Front and Rear Power Windows, 2-Din Audio system with Four Speakers and Antenna, Internally Adjustable OSRVMs, Cup Holders in Front Console, Bottle Holder in Front Doors, Day/Night Rear View Mirror, Remote Fuel Filler, Remote Tailgate Release, Front Room Lamp, Passenger Side Sun visor with Vanity Mirror, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Heater, Seat Back Shopping Hooks, Temperature Guage, Card Holder, Digital Clock, Cigarette Lighter, Detachable Ashtray, 60:40 Split Double Folding Rear Seat, Rear Defogger, Rear Wiper and Washer, Sun Glass Holder etc.

Interior Measurements

Chevrolet Spark has an ultra spacious interior with spacious passenger cabin that has the seating capacity of five passengers. Chevrolet Spark offers generous headroom of 970mm (Front) and 905mm (Rear) with the legroom of 1130mm (max.) and 995mm (min) with the rear knee room of 850mm (max.) and 670mm (min.) and with the shoulder room of 1254mm that is enough even for a six feet tall person. The boot capacity of this hatchback model is 170 ltrs.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already mentioned earlier, that Chevrolet Spark is powered by the high capacity engine that offers high engine performance, power and acceleration. It is equipped with the 1.0L, 995cc, S-TEC (Smart-Tec) petrol engine that is optimized with many advanced technologies like Sequential MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection), Dual Distributor Less Ignition (DDLI) System, Motorized Throttle Intake System (MTIS) and Advanced Optical Sensors. Powering by these newer technological innovations results high engine performance with excellent mileage. This engine of Chevrolet Spark is capable to produce 63bhp of maximum power at 5400rpm and offers mileage around 13kmpl in urban roads while on highway it gives 16.9kmpl.

Wheels

Chevrolet Spark is available with both conventional steel wheel as well as alloy wheel option. Its top end variant LT with Option pack comes with the 17 inch alloy wheels option. While the size of its steel wheel is 13 X 4.5J and the size of its puncture resistant tubeless tyres is 155/70 R13. its punctures resistant tubeless tyre make it capable also off-road driving.

Braking and Handling

The front wheels of Chevrolet Spark are packed with large Ventilated Disc Brakes with Drum Brakes at its rear wheels that de-accelerate this hatchback very quickly. The other advanced safety feature that makes the handling of this small car more comfortable are ABS (Antilock Brake System) that ensures that vehicle will never be skid out of control in case of hard braking at slippery or wet road.

Handling and Safety

Chevrolet Spark is a five door small family car with a low budget. But despite of its low cost it offers lots of advanced safety features that ensure that driver and pedestrians are safe in it. The safety features that are available with Chevrolet Spark are Dual Airbags that ensure the safety of driver, ABS (Antilock Brake System) that offers smooth stop without skidding even at hard braking on slippery or wet road and Ventilated Disc Brakes. Chevrolet Spark offers safety also for the pedestrian as it offers strong passenger cabin which is made of high-strength steel. The front end design of Chevrolet Spark makes it the first hatchback car in its segment that complies with the European regulations on pedestrian safety. For enhancing the side protection Chevrolet Spark uses Tailor-Welded Blanks that are generally used only in the high segment cars.

Stereo and Accessories

The higher end variants of Chevrolet Spark are available with 2-Din Audio System with Four Speakers and Antenna. Its Audio System is CD/MP3 with FM compatible that is packed with four integrated speakers that offers quality sounds with comfortable driving experience.

Chevrolet Spark is packed with the powerful AC with heater that offers convenient atmosphere that passengers required during drive.

Chevrolet Spark Pros :

Stylish look, Interior Space nad Equippment.

Good fuel economy.

Refined Engine, Warranty Package

Chevrolet Spark Cons :

Ride Quality.

Small Boot, Plasticky Interiors.