Chevrolet Spark
The tiny Spark is somehow escaping GM’s axe. It also happens to be the least expensive car in Canada this year. And yet, customers will find a number of desirable technologies like a seven-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an available Wi-Fi hotspot. Some models are even equipped with automatic emergency braking for increased safety. The 1.4-litre engine under the hood serves up 98 horsepower through a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission.
Chevrolet Spark
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$9,998 |
Fees | CA$1,850 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$188/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.4 l I-4 |
Power | 98 hp @ 6,200 rpm (73 kW) |
Torque | 94 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (127 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Regular |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Hatchback |
Category | City Car |
Assembly | Changwon, KR |
Generation | 2 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 8.0 L/100km |
Highway | 6.2 L/100km |
Combined | 7.2 L/100km |
Autonomy | 486 km |
CO₂ emissions | 170 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | optional |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
Front tires | P185/55R15 |
Rear tires | P185/55R15 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 4 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 3,635 mm (143″) |
Width | 1,595 mm (63″) |
Height | 1,483 mm (58″) |
Wheelbase | 2,385 mm (94″) |
Front track | 1,384 mm (54″) |
Rear track | 1,384 mm (54″) |
Weight | 1,019 kg (2,247 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 4 |
Trunk | between 314 l and 770 l |
Fuel tank | 35 l (8 gal) |
Towing capacity | not recommended |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 12.6 s (estimated) |
80-120 km/h | 9.2 s (estimated) |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | 42 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 7/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Infotainment | 8/10 |
Driving | 6/10 |
Overall | 8/10 |
Average | 76%(view ratings) |