Vehicle Overview
The Chevrolet Spark is a four-door hatchback that boasts city-friendly dimensions and Chevrolet’s available MyLink multimedia system. Slotting below the subcompact Sonic, which is more than a foot longer in hatchback form, the Spark competes with a handful of minicars in the U.S.: the Smart ForTwo, Scion iQ and Fiat 500. An all-electric Spark EV is available in California and Oregon.
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New for 2015
The OnStar communication system adds 4G LTE internet connectivity with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. A three-month/3-gigabyte data trial is included.
The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- 144.7-inch overall length
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Body-colored door handles
- Available fog lights
- Available roof rails
Interior Highlights
- Seats up to four
- Cloth seats; simulated leather available
- 11.4 cubic feet of cargo room behind backseat; 31.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo space
- Air conditioning
- AM/FM stereo with MP3 jack, outside temperature display
- Power windows
- Available cruise control
- Available power locks
- Available steering-wheel audio and phone controls
- Available MyLink multimedia system with MP3 jack, USB port, Bluetooth streaming audio and Apple Siri Eyes Free voice recognition with compatible iPhone
Under the Hood
- 84-horsepower, 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission; optional CVT
- Front-wheel drive
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- 10 airbags
- Six months of OnStar service provided, including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle assistance and roadside assistance
Spark EV
The Spark EV is an all-electric version of Chevrolet’s minicar and the brand’s first purely battery-powered car. (Chevrolet’s Volt uses a gasoline engine that sustains charge once its electric range is depleted.) The car’s approximate range is 82 miles, and like other electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus Electric, the Spark EV won’t move once the battery is drained. It is sold only in Oregon and California, and Chevrolet hasn’t said whether it will be offered in other states.
What’s Special
- New OnStar communication system adds 4G LTE internet connectivity with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
- New 3.87:1 final drive ratio for quicker acceleration
- Powered by an electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack
- Charging time of about seven hours with 240-volt service, 20 hours with a 120-volt outlet
- Available DC quick charging is designed to replenish 80 percent of the battery in about 20 minutes
- Digital instrument cluster
- Range-extending elements include low-rolling-resistance tires, active shutters and a rear spoiler
