Chevrolet Spark hatchback review - CarBuyer

The Chevrolet Spark is a big step forward when you compare it to the Matiz which it replaced. The bold nose and angular shape is designed to appeal to younger buyers, but in reality the Spark looks fussy compared to rivals such as the Hyundai i10. Power comes from a choice of two petrol engines - 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre - and both can return more than 55mpg. Considering how small the Spark is, passenger space is good, but the boot is small. And while the cabin looks smart, the hard, shiny plastics that it's made from feel cheap.

[adithyaneelambaran]

I rented it for 2 weeks....loved it....small, cute, responsive, efficient, fast enough..

[Bananaman_]

We have a 1.2L which is soon to be my first car. It actually is pretty fast. I would say we did 0 - 60 in about 8 or 9 seconds today. My brother used it for a 80 mile daily journey (there and back) every day for 5 days a week for 2 years. It has never broke down, starts the best out of all 4 cars we have and is very comfortable. Yes, it is a bit noisy but the speaks are amazing so that makes up for it. This car isn't expensive, but it is well made, reliable and a real good companion.

[destinedbebossy]

Finally Finally Finally someone who gets in the backseat in their review!!

[shoelace]

The fact that there are more likes than dislikes by a good margin says it all. You're doing a great job, and we learn a lot from your reviews!

[boomyakasha]

Very impressed with this review, your best one yet! The whole review felt like you were reviewing the car with us instead of reading off a script. And even a bottle test! Brilliant!

[PaulStregevsky]

My long-gone 1984 Mitsu Colt (actually bought as a Plymouth Colt) was the most fun-to-drive car I've ever driven. It had the same horsepower as the Spark (84) but back then cars weighed less than 2100 pounds and that was plenty. Handled superbly and could be parked anywhere.

[redfangar]

just bought one of these, must admit it is the best car ive driven, so light and is a lot bigger than it looks inside! everything is so easy to find, thanks to the review which helped make up my mind

[treeofhopeireland]

Bought one recently and I love it, lots of room, so easy to drive (no regrets at all) will be def hanging onto this for a good while :)

[retro]

I think she's really been improving, each video gets smoother and better for her. Good job!

[AsherPiesman]

I love the styling on the Spark, good review

[feeer]

Wish they could do a 2013 Chevy Spark review. That's the one I'm driving now and it is a beast. Love it. For starters, the thing I love the most is the humongous amount of space the driver gets, and it's actually way taller than most of the other cars, so you don't have to squat to get in and out. (I'm 6ft tall, btw)

[veronicagreene]

Chevy spark is great for someone who wants a small car thats good on gas and not lot of miles. It fits 4 adults and one small kid. It is roomy inside. Not a luxury car. But if ypu need economical reliable and depenable car.

[ReNeCaliFoRnIAcTion]

I actually test drove the new one...this is awesome for a college kid. I loved it :3

[Anton_Munger]

actually quite spacious in the back with the driver seat right against the steering yea

[Carlvr]

Awesome review as always. Thank you for all you do.

[HB]

Surprised ESC is optional in the UK, that wouldnt fly here (and it doesnt, our Spark comes with ESC standard, just checked). Dacia was the last manufacturer to pull that stunt and they were torn to shreds in the press. And lo and behold, a short time later ESC was standard equipment, even on Dacias. ESC cuts accidents by such a drastic margin it should be mandated on all new cars regardless of size.

[gegok]

She's getting much better, well done!

[TheCarArchives]

the 2009-present Chevrolet Spark/ Daewoo Matiz Creative (South Korea)/
Chevrolet Spark GT (Chile, Ecuador and Colombia)/
Chevrolet Spark Eco Logic (Italy)/ Chevrolet Beat (India)/
Holden Barina Spark (Australia) is assembled in
Changwon, South Korea
Talegaon, Maharashtra, India
Asaka, Uzbekistan
Bogotá, Colombia

[Mangomx]

6 airbags? on all models? wow, in Mexico they only offer front airbags and abs on the top model :(

[Marsternelle]

This car is really popular in Denmark - and the only downside to that is when you come to sell it on, because it's so cheap the resell price is going to be very, very low.