Suzuki, please bring us the Swift and show everyone how this class of car is supposed to be done! Review: 2011 Chevrolet Spark 1.2 (Global-Spec), 2020 Ford F-350 Tremor Review: Factory Brodozer, 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Drive: Tesla Model Y Challenger, 2021 Ford Bronco Sport First Drive – Baby Bronco Done Right, 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt Review – Going Back to Improve the Present, After Driving Two Turbocharged Mazdas for Two Weeks, Mazdaspeed is Actually Kind of Alive, Honda Talon 1000X-4 Off-Road Review: Dedicated Ride for Rocky Terrain, 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat First Drive: The Three-Row, One-Year Wonder, Rack ‘Em: Best Bike Racks for Your Vehicle, I Can See Clearly Now: The Best Headlight Restoration Kits, The Best Gifts for Gearheads: TTAC's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. Property of Speakers79 . To add: Whoever designed the speaker mounts and sound system should be congratulated. so that we can get to know each other. There are even cupholders big enough for Big Gulps. Not sure I would consider this for a commuter when I could get the same mileage in an Elantra or some other similar sized, nicer car. Unsubscribe any time. I’m guessing that they initially had the speedometer a bit smaller, so that it wouldn’t be obscured by the wheel, and then some jackass higher up demanded that it be larger and more prominent, or something. Save up to $2,164 on one of 161 used Chevrolet Sparks in Madison, WI. The only competitor right now, I think, are the Fiat 500, Smartcar, and Segway. Shame, as the Spark is a good little car with virtually no competitors on the US market. As schizophrenic a review as one could possibly write, except that it’s TTAC writing about a GM product. I think there must be some sort of auto design edict for the lowest-price market demographic that says they have to have the most radical styling clichés possible to offset having to drive a bottom-feeder vehicle. Aveo languished in last place on every single comparison against its competition, while H/K got better, Daewoo just did not and I don’t think this Spark will be able to keep up with its competitors from Japan or Korea. 2011 (61 reg) | 47,829 miles. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. What do you want from these people?! On the plus side the car will provide a sortof visual slimming effect to its driver. Get Your Chevrolet Spark Auto Parts from AutoZone.com. 1.0 spark. At Zimbrick Chevrolet, our job is helping you find the Chevy car, truck, or SUV that's a perfect fit for you - and we take that job seriously. 3. The Fiat 500 gets away with it because it’s “retro”, which just means that it’s been hideous for so long that everyone is used to it. I kinda like the interior, even the tacky body-colored trim. On paper, the 1.2 liter engine provides more than enough power and acceleration to satisfy compact owners looking to downsize. The chassis balance is great, with good body control and composure. Search from 14 Used Chevrolet Spark cars for sale, including a 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, a 2014 Chevrolet Spark LS, and a 2015 Chevrolet Spark LT ranging in price from $5,995 to $13,332. @Rentalman This Euro/Asian market car’s steering rake seems designed for 5’2″ drivers… or for regular drivers with apelike appendages…. This is what the emerging world drives, my car would be a limo in those countries. Just look at how the 2009 Daewoo Lacetti became the game-changing(for GM) Chevy Cruze. I’m no Chevy fanboi…far from it, but dang…. Also, the vast majority of people who left Transformers 2 with any solid brain matter left probably neither knew nor cared what real-world, not-yet-on-sale-in-the-U.S. cars those racist robots were based on. Chevrolet claims a 0-62 time of 12.1 seconds. You may not be one though, at least it seems that way. She wants her headband back. I could see my college-age kids buying something like this as a first new car (with warranty), as opposed to older used car. Read Chevrolet Spark (2011) review and check the mileage, shades, interior images, specs, key features, pros and cons. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. I would say that the Fiat 500 also compromises more utility for its styling, which is completely affected anyway, considering it is a FWD econobox dressed as an old RWD econobox. I’ve never heard crisper, fuller sound from a car with four “tweeters” before this. What do you think they’ll try and sell it for in the US? The 2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.0 LS has 68 PS / 67 bhp / 50 kW. While understeer is the car’s default setting, the Spark responds well to throttle-lift and trail-braking. If you need something to get you from point Alpha to point Beta and aren’t willing to pay too much, you might be interested in the Spark. There’s enough trunk space for about a week’s worth of groceries, and cubbies for oodles of odds and ends. $18,588. So big, in fact, that two of its strongest competitors (from Suzuki and Hyundai) are built there. But the longer GM waits to release it, the more likely it is that the Spark’s Korean competitors will get there first and ruin the party for the spunky little Daewoo. The obscured speedometer that moves as a unit with the obscuring steering wheel is exactly the sort of innovation I’ve come to expect from GM. How much does a Chevrolet Spark 1.0 LS weighs? What do you expect from a company that uses a jock strap for a logo? Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at carmax.com Nice as the new Swift is (great chassis, still, better transmissions, more space), it’s not the Godlike supercar Swift-deprived markets think it is. You really have to gun the engine to get a good launch, but on small cars like this, doing ridiculously long burnouts is fun. But it is a concession to actually retaining interior space, as opposed to devoting that space for wheels & tires that may never be fitted to the car. Surely this thing is much uglier than anything sold under the Ford brand . The mix of rubbery shifter, short gear ratios and laggy tachometer makes overtaking on the highway more exciting than it really ought to be. Da da British police car. 2011 Chevrolet Spark Hatch LS H4 GAS Manual 5 Speed Hatchback Added Mar 2019 • 5 Fuel-ups. Any sort of improvements in the Chevy brand that GM has worked for will be squandered. ‘Startled Squirrel’ would have been an entirely appropriate name for the Spark (or, at least for its styling). The second time, the counterwoman took mercy on me once she saw me in person and found me a Mazda 5. Edmunds also has Chevrolet Spark pricing, MPG, specs, pictures, safety features, consumer reviews and more. Get to Know Us. Support NPR & the programs you love. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. Where is Silvy ? "CarComplaints.com" ®, "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" To note: the shiny black cladding around the side mirrors and the hidden rear door handles is pretty pitiful, even for Chevrolet. Weak just like them english ‘mall cops,’ that can’t handle the rioters. Since Daewoo build ships thats always a possibility. Glad to see GM proudly upholding the namesake Sh;t Box! Search from 1704 Used Chevrolet Spark cars for sale, including a 2018 Chevrolet Spark LT w/ 1LT, a 2019 Chevrolet Spark LT w/ 1LT, and a 2020 Chevrolet Spark LT w/ 1LT. There’s also the issue of lugging around front, rear, and side crumple zones, and enough engine to allow these to get up to freeway speeds. Speedometer issue is not about height, it’s about length. It doesn’t move with the steering wheel, it’s just mounted on the column. @PintoFan: I think you’re correct in your assessment of the marketing and pricing; in the US at least, we buy our cars by the pound. Chevrolet spark đời 2011 Do nhà đang muốn thay xe khác, Gia đình tôi cần bán xe Chevrolet spark, 2011, số sàn, 5 chỗ, màu trắng. These things compete in a class that’s big in India. For one, it scores a commendable four stars on the EuroNCAP (missing the fifth for lack of stability control). PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH THIS([email protected]). who cares its pretty obvious the general driving public doesnt look at gauges anyways, if you really want drivers look at the gauges you’d better find a way to have those facebook posts show directly next to the speedo. This would be great edition as the small nameplates keep on growing with every generation. We provide the right products at the right prices. Fuel economy on that driving cycle was much better than a Yaris or Fit, but I’ve heard tell of some competitors that can get well over 50 mpg (Suzukis, mainly). Unless you recline back 45 degrees, there’s always some part of the speedo that will be obscured. Nice and tall for bobbie helmets and nice and narrow for lack of guns and no respect. None of this comes at the expense of the ride, which is supple and absorbent. Research the 2021 Chevrolet Spark with our expert reviews and ratings. As far as I can tell, booking a full size is required to assure one of getting a Corolla/Sentra sized car. Still chuckling over the size of the headlights. Bigger is better and possibly cheaper. Hello Dear, Chevrolet's tiny Spark is a four-seat 'city car' that's well equipped with such standard features as a touch-screen infotainment system. Chevrolet Spark hatchback (2010 – ) review. The Spark tries to pull a Mini by having the instrument gauges mounted on the steering column, but the steering wheel obscures the top of the speedometer and the tiny digital tachometer doesn’t seem to sync up to the engine. Check out our Chevrolet Spark overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Spark. How many horsepower (hp) does a 2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.0 LS have? The latest Photos include interior, exterior, road test gallery and the 360-degree view of Spark. We don't sell/share your email. I’m still miffed that the Beat won that contest. If there’s no other car in it’s class it should be a winner right, what about the yaris, fit, dont they compete in this segment? The review made it pretty clear that it was NOT a Lexus, but came away reasonably impressed by it for being what it is. it give me a great pleasure to write you after viewing your profile Here at(www.thetruthaboutcars.com) which really interested me to have communication with you if you have desire with me. Ford F-150 Oil Consumption Issues Cause Lawsuit, read stories from drivers who praise our work. USED CHEVROLET SPARK 1.2 LS 2011 MODEL BLUE COLOUR WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY ACCIDENT FREE AND IN GOOD CONDITIONChevrolet Spark 1.2 LSPower - 60 kW @ 6400 rpmTorque - 108 Nm @ 4800 rpmEconomy - 5.4 l/100kmEmissions - 129 g/kmEmissions Rating - XGears - 5 / FRONTAirbags (total) - 2Length - 3,640 mmSeats - 5Fuel Tank Capacity - 35 litresBoot Capacity - … Dont get to excited about a Suzuki Swift I had one as a loaner Horrible car noisy slow and not comfortable and lousy roadholding in the wet it was almost the same size as the Citroen I was having repaired but only a tenth of the car to drive. I wonder if GM can use that angle to flood the roads with them. They would base their decision on a need to find work for their computer company, a need to appear environmental, and a hope that no one would notice the lack of toe room. $12,786. favorite this post Oct 24 ... $7,980 (2016 CHEVROLET SPARK LS) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. A center-dash-mounted gauge cluter is a non-starter for me, which eliminates a number of smaller cars from consideration. 34.6 Avg MPG. I wish I could say the same about the engine, which sounds ready to explode at higher revs. What else is this size? Check out exclusive images of the Chevrolet Spark. favorite this post Oct 24 Considering that this abomination of a movie marketing tie-ins has been immortalized in a line of even uglier toys, that may take a while. Nah not enought people give a rats a$$ what us car snobs think. Agreed, Chevy desperately needs to avoid falling into the crappy small car trap yet again. It seems like there’s a ‘barrier’ at 40 mpg that’s very hard to break. Not at 80 mph, obviously, but hey, you can’t have everything. Then at least you could blow the doors off the guy’s who are laughing at you for driving that silly little thing. I’m interested to see if they’ll be able to keep the price down – it costs less than $12,000 in the UK (£6995) – because as the author notes, it’s built to a price. You are currently viewing Chevrolet.com (United States). Property of ianwilkins . I’ll take the 500’s retro styling over this thing anytime. To offset the apparent poor quality of the Spark, someone would paint them Artic White believing it would appeal to an Eskimo market. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 6 Spark models in Madison.