News Used Motorcar Review - Chevrolet Spark (2011-2016)
As this model is slated to hold upward replaced past times an all novel generation, permit us revisit this one.
2011-2016 Chevrolet Spark
History
Mention the words Korean machine as well as the top 2 names that come upward to withdraw heed are Hyundai as well as Kia, as well as thence nosotros produce bring the occasional oddball brands similar Ssangyong as well as Renault Samsung on the minority side. On the other hand, produce you lot retrieve the Daewoo build whose offerings include the cheapo Racer sedan as well as the cute Matiz hatchback? Oh, the i that nosotros had 2 decades agone whose distributor is based from Cebu as well as had ventured to Chrysler vehicles as well as to multicabs afterwards on. While Daewoo rider cars are at in i lawsuit a business office of GM Korea (and these were renamed to Chevrolets inwards their abode province afterwards on), their commercial vehicles partition was purchased past times Tata Motors of Republic of Republic of India spell their double-decker partition stayed on.
Based on the Beat displayed at the 2007 New York Auto Show which was displayed amongst the Trax (which became an actual production car) as well as Groove concepts, the 3rd generation Spark won a poll past times General Motors which gave a dark-green low-cal equally a existent production car. Production commenced inwards 2009 with deliveries started the next twelvemonth inwards diverse basis markets nether numerous names. Before nosotros acquire out this paragraph, this i made its debut equally Skids inwards Michael Bay's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen inwards 2007 which likewise featured inwards what would hold upward the 5th generation Camaro, likewise known equally Bumblebee.
One of the vehicles which brought dorsum the Chevrolet elevate to life inwards the Philippines is this one, which replaced the wearisome instant generation model from 2006 to 2010. When it was root debuted inwards Feb 2011, the LT with a stick shift as well as a 1.2 engine is available with the LS having both transmissions as well as a 1.0 engine followed months later. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 small-scale update occurred inwards May 2013 without whatever line-up changes.
Value as well as Costs
Priced below P600,000 during its run, the Spark had initial success exactly it dwindled due to the popularity of Japanese rivals equally good equally the Trailblazer afterwards on. For those who desire a metropolis dweller without experiencing root possessor depreciation, instant manus units tin hold upward had betwixt P200,000 to P400,000. Units purchased from Apr 2011 relish a 5 twelvemonth warranty, thence await for a vehicle sold from March 2012 to utilise this one.
Comparing to roughly rivals from Nippon as well as Korea sold at the same time, this i could hold upward somewhat pricier to keep as well as parts aren't that much widespread, although the latter tin hold upward rectified if you lot await beyond the casa. Fuel consumption with the automatic isn't that skillful compared to the manual, thence spell you lot can, larn to crusade stick if you lot actually desire this i or rivals tin furnish you lot better. Problem points for this machine involve the auxiliary fan as well as the aircon, thence cash inwards one's chips on an oculus on those items.
Exterior as well as Interior
As nosotros said earlier, its Beat concept machine origins gave the machine roughly grapheme as well as flair (as opposed to roughly egg-like of the old model) as well as it volition build your caput turn. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 bold move, to hold upward honest, since it presented a novel era the bow necktie build during its time. Another characteristic which was final seen inwards the Nissan Terrano of the 90s as well as copied past times the Honda HR-V is the nurture door handles situated at the pillar, making access past times children difficult. LS models bring dark door handles as well as steel wheels spell the LT has alloy wheels as well as trunk coloring door handles.
Going inside, you'll hold upward treated to a roomy cabin with area spaces for your heads as well as legs. One characteristic which you lot may abide by it cool or tacky is the LED tachometer that is inspired from a motorcycle. Good affair that interior character had improved, with the previous model having a inexpensive i which reflects its price.
Engine
Two Daewoo developed engines are inwards utilisation for Philippine marketplace models, with both of these coming from the STEC-II family. The 1.0 having 67hp at 6,400rpm as well as 90Nm at 4,800rpm as well as 1.2 with 81hp at 6,200rpm as well as 110Nm at 4,600rpm won't win you lot whatever awards exactly they're upward to task. Going for the 1.0 volition give you lot piece of cake acceleration when paired to an automatic spell the manual is decent. Our engine of alternative is the 1.2, since it has plenty grunt as well as is fun to crusade (which nosotros volition delve later)
Driving Impressions
Thanks to a curb weight below a K kilos, this i is a fun partner specially that treatment is a notch higher than rivals. Braking needs your constant attending equally this i lacks ABS brakes, something that rivals sold today bring equally standard. Who says that going inexpensive you lot can't bring fun?
Verdict
While an improvement over its dowdy predecessor, the instant generation does non standout the sub-compact crowd, peradventure except for driving dynamics. The Celerio is fuel friendly, the Picanto has a high character interior, as well as the i10 is the full package. If you're willing to alive with roughly faults, as well as thence this is a skillful pick.
The Good:
THE SPECS
Engine: 996cc as well as 1,206cc STEC-II I4 gasoline
Power: 67hp @ 6,400rpm (1.0), 81hp @ 6,200rpm (1.2)
Torque: 90Nm @ 4,800rpm (1.0), 110Nm @ 4,600rpm (1.2)
Fuel Consumption: 8-12km/L (city), 10-15km/L (highway) (*estimated as well as varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture torsion beam
MORE INFO
Price (New): P548,888-P598,888
Price (Now): P200,000-P400,000
On Sale: 2011-2016
Rivals: Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Celerio
Resources:
http://www.sparktalk.com/
http://chevysparkforum.com/
Contacts:
Chevrolet Quezon Avenue - (02) 374-1250
2011-2016 Chevrolet Spark
History
Mention the words Korean machine as well as the top 2 names that come upward to withdraw heed are Hyundai as well as Kia, as well as thence nosotros produce bring the occasional oddball brands similar Ssangyong as well as Renault Samsung on the minority side. On the other hand, produce you lot retrieve the Daewoo build whose offerings include the cheapo Racer sedan as well as the cute Matiz hatchback? Oh, the i that nosotros had 2 decades agone whose distributor is based from Cebu as well as had ventured to Chrysler vehicles as well as to multicabs afterwards on. While Daewoo rider cars are at in i lawsuit a business office of GM Korea (and these were renamed to Chevrolets inwards their abode province afterwards on), their commercial vehicles partition was purchased past times Tata Motors of Republic of Republic of India spell their double-decker partition stayed on.
Based on the Beat displayed at the 2007 New York Auto Show which was displayed amongst the Trax (which became an actual production car) as well as Groove concepts, the 3rd generation Spark won a poll past times General Motors which gave a dark-green low-cal equally a existent production car. Production commenced inwards 2009 with deliveries started the next twelvemonth inwards diverse basis markets nether numerous names. Before nosotros acquire out this paragraph, this i made its debut equally Skids inwards Michael Bay's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen inwards 2007 which likewise featured inwards what would hold upward the 5th generation Camaro, likewise known equally Bumblebee.
One of the vehicles which brought dorsum the Chevrolet elevate to life inwards the Philippines is this one, which replaced the wearisome instant generation model from 2006 to 2010. When it was root debuted inwards Feb 2011, the LT with a stick shift as well as a 1.2 engine is available with the LS having both transmissions as well as a 1.0 engine followed months later. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 small-scale update occurred inwards May 2013 without whatever line-up changes.
Value as well as Costs
Priced below P600,000 during its run, the Spark had initial success exactly it dwindled due to the popularity of Japanese rivals equally good equally the Trailblazer afterwards on. For those who desire a metropolis dweller without experiencing root possessor depreciation, instant manus units tin hold upward had betwixt P200,000 to P400,000. Units purchased from Apr 2011 relish a 5 twelvemonth warranty, thence await for a vehicle sold from March 2012 to utilise this one.
Comparing to roughly rivals from Nippon as well as Korea sold at the same time, this i could hold upward somewhat pricier to keep as well as parts aren't that much widespread, although the latter tin hold upward rectified if you lot await beyond the casa. Fuel consumption with the automatic isn't that skillful compared to the manual, thence spell you lot can, larn to crusade stick if you lot actually desire this i or rivals tin furnish you lot better. Problem points for this machine involve the auxiliary fan as well as the aircon, thence cash inwards one's chips on an oculus on those items.
Exterior as well as Interior
As nosotros said earlier, its Beat concept machine origins gave the machine roughly grapheme as well as flair (as opposed to roughly egg-like of the old model) as well as it volition build your caput turn. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 bold move, to hold upward honest, since it presented a novel era the bow necktie build during its time. Another characteristic which was final seen inwards the Nissan Terrano of the 90s as well as copied past times the Honda HR-V is the nurture door handles situated at the pillar, making access past times children difficult. LS models bring dark door handles as well as steel wheels spell the LT has alloy wheels as well as trunk coloring door handles.
Going inside, you'll hold upward treated to a roomy cabin with area spaces for your heads as well as legs. One characteristic which you lot may abide by it cool or tacky is the LED tachometer that is inspired from a motorcycle. Good affair that interior character had improved, with the previous model having a inexpensive i which reflects its price.
Engine
Two Daewoo developed engines are inwards utilisation for Philippine marketplace models, with both of these coming from the STEC-II family. The 1.0 having 67hp at 6,400rpm as well as 90Nm at 4,800rpm as well as 1.2 with 81hp at 6,200rpm as well as 110Nm at 4,600rpm won't win you lot whatever awards exactly they're upward to task. Going for the 1.0 volition give you lot piece of cake acceleration when paired to an automatic spell the manual is decent. Our engine of alternative is the 1.2, since it has plenty grunt as well as is fun to crusade (which nosotros volition delve later)
Driving Impressions
Thanks to a curb weight below a K kilos, this i is a fun partner specially that treatment is a notch higher than rivals. Braking needs your constant attending equally this i lacks ABS brakes, something that rivals sold today bring equally standard. Who says that going inexpensive you lot can't bring fun?
Verdict
While an improvement over its dowdy predecessor, the instant generation does non standout the sub-compact crowd, peradventure except for driving dynamics. The Celerio is fuel friendly, the Picanto has a high character interior, as well as the i10 is the full package. If you're willing to alive with roughly faults, as well as thence this is a skillful pick.
The Good:
- Decent headroom
- Practical
- Easy to drive
The Bad:
- Slow with the automatic
- Rear grip may hold upward hard for kids
- Does non sparkle inwards the class
The Pick: 1.2 LT
Engine: 996cc as well as 1,206cc STEC-II I4 gasoline
Power: 67hp @ 6,400rpm (1.0), 81hp @ 6,200rpm (1.2)
Torque: 90Nm @ 4,800rpm (1.0), 110Nm @ 4,600rpm (1.2)
Fuel Consumption: 8-12km/L (city), 10-15km/L (highway) (*estimated as well as varies)
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture torsion beam
MORE INFO
Price (New): P548,888-P598,888
Price (Now): P200,000-P400,000
On Sale: 2011-2016
Rivals: Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Celerio
Resources:
http://www.sparktalk.com/
http://chevysparkforum.com/
Contacts:
Chevrolet Quezon Avenue - (02) 374-1250
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