Chevrolet Spark
While many automakers are abandoning small cars especially sub-compact models, Chevrolet soldiers on with the tiny Spark. With a base price just under $10,000, it remains the most affordable new vehicle in Canada for 2021. Standard content might surprise you—consider the 10 airbags plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. On the flip side, the engine is a naturally aspirated unit that produces a meager 98 horsepower.
Chevrolet Spark
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$10,398 |
| Fees | CA$1,800 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$195/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 | not available |
| Heated front seats | not available |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Forward collision warning | not available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
| Lane departure warning | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available |
| 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 | 7/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |