Chevrolet Spark
The Spark is a supermini designed to compete with the Hyundai i10, Suzuki Alto/Nissan Pixo and Toyota Aygo/Citroen C1/Peugeot 107. Two petrol engines are available – a 1.0-litre and a 1.2-litre – so the Spark is cheap to run. It's also easy to drive and features striking styling. The interior is large, with decent space for rear passengers and all models come with six airbags as standard. However there are some cheap plastics used inside, and basic models don’t have electric windows, CD players or an adjustable steering wheel.
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- pros:
- Spacious interior for car's size
- Higher spec models have lots of kit
- Easy to drive around town
- cons:
- Engines are noisy on the motorway
- Cheap interior plastics
- Small boot compared to rivals
The Chevrolet Spark is up against some very tough competition in the small car sector. It's easy to drive, but the Spark lacks the fun factor and comfort of its closest rivals. There's enough interior space for four, though, and the styling is bold. Under the bonnet is a choice of 1.0-litre or 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, both of which offer low running costs. The Spark is a great car around town, but it's not as well suited to longer journeys. However, the Spark is a step up in quality compared to older models from Chevrolet.
