Chevrolet had many expectations with their entry level car, Spark when they launched it almost six years back in India. It was supposed to take on the whole range of entry level cars in our market but this car failed and failed quite badly. Last year, Chevrolet also launched the face-lifted version of Spark in order to boost its sales but that version has also been neglected by the Indian buyers.
The Chevrolet Spark comes implanted with a 3-cylinder, 995cc petrol engine. The maximum power production of this SOHC engine is of 62bhp at 5400rpm. Its utmost torque output of 90Nm is available at 4200rpm. This engine comes mated with a five speed manual gearbox. All the competitors who lie in the Chevrolet Spark price range come with equally or less powerful engines. Its main competitor, the Maruti Suzuki Alto, is far less powerful than the Spark on paper but feels much peppier on the road. Chevrolet has tuned this engine for fuel efficiency and that’s quite visible in its drive. The engine wakes up quite late and require a bit of effort from your side to perform the best.
Technically, Spark might not be the best in its class but when you step inside this car, it feels much more premium and spacious than its competitors. The usage of dual tone interiors and the overall packaging inside Spark is quite fantastic; the car also offers you the most shoulder and leg room in its class. Almost every Chevrolet Spark review will suggest you that Chevrolet has also stuffed this car with many features which gives it an advantage over others. The top variant of the Spark comes with all power windows, rear de-fogger, chrome finished roof rails, power steering and a very effective air conditioner. The updated Spark also comes with remote locking, internally adjustable ORVM’s and an integrated music system in its central console which has USB and Aux-in compatibility with four speakers.
The ride quality of Spark is also quite impressive as it takes most of the potholes quite easily and feels planted at high speeds. The light handling makes it easy for you to tackle with your daily traffic and it’s very easy to park this car at tight spaces.
Except the Chevrolet Spark, there is no other entry level car in India which comes with a warranty of 3 years/1,00,000 kilometres. Along with this exceptional warranty, the pricing of the Spark also makes it a great value for money car. The Spark is priced at INR 3.47 lakhs – 4.10 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Moreover, Chevrolet gives you a fair amount of discounts.
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