In 2005, a lineup of Chevrolet cars was replenished with a miniature Chevrolet Spark, designed for city trips. Spark - means "spark", and the new model was quite consistent with its name, it literally sparkled in the flow of cars, easily maneuvering between the unwieldy limousines and Cadillacs. The need for such a car in the automotive market has been felt for a long time. Chevrolet Spark was ideally suited for shopping trips, it was indispensable in the close parking of the metropolis, all household chores could be realized in a short time with the help of a smart car.
Externally, the Chevrolet Spark produced the impression of a well-built and reliable car with excellent body contours. Perfection of lines spoke of quality design work. And it was quite understandable, since the exterior of the car was handled by the experts of the famous studio Italdesign. Chevrolet Spark, the price of which was quite affordable, had a kind of magnetism, he wanted to be near, touching the sparkling details of the body, to be in touch. In the passenger compartment, passengers felt comfortable. Despite the modest external dimensions, the interior space of the Chevrolet Spark was quite spacious.
Adjustable seats allowed to be arranged with maximum comfort and the driver, and four passengers. The steering column in the car was fixed, but even its immobility did not prevent the optimal placement of people and luggage. The interior of the Chevrolet Spark was not distinguished by expensive finishing, the materials were used rather simple, but the comfort in the cabin was provided due to the thoughtful combination of colors and shades. Worked a formula of complementary color saturation of the entire cabin and appliances. If the upholstery of seats and door panels was in warm sandy-coffee colors, then all the devices were illuminated with a pale-green illumination. Bright colors of the plating assumed orange illumination.
The maneuverability of the Chevrolet Spark was an order of magnitude higher than that of conventional subcompacts. The length of the car is only 3.5 meters, width is 1590 meters. With such dimensions, the car could pass anywhere. Helped him in this, and the engine, quick, fast, with a capacity of 50 hp, with a cylinder capacity of 0.8 liters. For cars more versatile, designed for travel both in the city and outside the city, there was another engine, a volume of one liter and a capacity of 65 hp. As for the transmission, the Chevrolet Spark was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, which fully corresponded to the given dynamics of the car. Speed characteristics of Spark were quite modest, on the road this indicator was within 135 - 145 km / h, but the car was not produced as a sports and racing car.
Chevrolet Spark, photo can be seen on the page, updated in 2010. The length increased by 140 mm, the wheelbase by 35 mm. The exterior of the car has changed radically, the body contours have become more modern, and the exterior is more expressive. The interior advantages of the Chevrolet Spark were reinforced by the addition of an adjustable steering column. Finishing materials changed the range of colors: calm halftones gave way to brighter, more saturated shades. There were niches and shelves for small things, as well as nests in the doors for bottles. The roof rack increased to 1000 liters of free space with the rear seats folded. Under his floor is a spare tire.