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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |