grg8302009
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Hi has anybody seen this new chevy 2013 Chevy Spark | Mini Car | Chevrolet it looks just like the sonic but smaller with a 1.2L engine.
Chevy Spark???
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DaveFelice
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Spark Coming
To the best of my knowledge, this car isn't officially available in the U.S., but it has been on the road in Europe and Asia for several years. The Spark is called a "city car" or "mini-car" and is sized between a Sonic and something such as smart car or Scion iQ, but with a more powerful engine.
Almost all European manufacturers have a version of this type of car.
It appears the gas, and maybe diesel, version(s) will be built in Korea. Chevrolet seems to be thinking about building an electric version in the U.S.
If the Spark is priced right (say something south of $14K) and Chevrolet supports it (instead of "launch and leave"), the Spark could do well.
For more information:
Car and Driver Blog » Chevrolet Spark
Where Will Chevy Spark EV Be Built? Maybe It's Michigan?
To the best of my knowledge, this car isn't officially available in the U.S., but it has been on the road in Europe and Asia for several years. The Spark is called a "city car" or "mini-car" and is sized between a Sonic and something such as smart car or Scion iQ, but with a more powerful engine.
Almost all European manufacturers have a version of this type of car.
It appears the gas, and maybe diesel, version(s) will be built in Korea. Chevrolet seems to be thinking about building an electric version in the U.S.
If the Spark is priced right (say something south of $14K) and Chevrolet supports it (instead of "launch and leave"), the Spark could do well.
For more information:
Car and Driver Blog » Chevrolet Spark
Where Will Chevy Spark EV Be Built? Maybe It's Michigan?
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Sugardaddy2885
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Eric Smit
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Down in El Paso, we get a lot of traffic from Mexico. I actually see quite a few sparks. My neighbor's landscaper has one, and it is way cool. It's like a mini sonic, if you can go smaller. unfortunately, my wife wants one. Go figure!
And I don't just see Sparks; a good lot of cars that aren't sold in the US you can see running around with Mexico tags.
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unfortunately, my wife wants one. Go figure!And I don't just see Sparks; a good lot of cars that aren't sold in the US you can see running around with Mexico tags.
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Damnn when you drive 10 minutes you see i think 4-5 sparks here in Netherlands
the are verry cheap but great looking and you don;t have to pay cartax every month on this car because it is A label car!
and he looks nice with the sport package!
verry nice car only not that fast!
the are verry cheap but great looking and you don;t have to pay cartax every month on this car because it is A label car!
and he looks nice with the sport package!
verry nice car only not that fast!
It looks like Fuel Economy finally released the rating for the 2013 1.2 Spark. Not as good as sources were reporting... It's pretty disappointing.
Manual 5-Speed
32 City, 38 Highway, 34 MPG combined.
Automatic 4-Speed
28 City, 37 Highway, 32 MPG combined
See the rating here: Fuel Economy of 2013 Chevrolet Spark.
Manual 5-Speed
32 City, 38 Highway, 34 MPG combined.
Automatic 4-Speed
28 City, 37 Highway, 32 MPG combined
See the rating here: Fuel Economy of 2013 Chevrolet Spark.
CoHPhasor
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To Laborsmith, this is all that matters - Color: LEMONADE
*sigh* disappointing.
the fuel numbers aren't bad as it isn't using a turbo and getting Sonic numbers still.
I'm disappointed that its interior colors can match and are nice vs the Sonic as well as the wheels and they get EURO rear headrests - pricks.
*sigh* disappointing.
the fuel numbers aren't bad as it isn't using a turbo and getting Sonic numbers still.
I'm disappointed that its interior colors can match and are nice vs the Sonic as well as the wheels and they get EURO rear headrests - pricks.
A lot of the sources I had come across said it was going to have a combined average of 40 MPG. I thought the Spark would be a great replacement for Geo/Chevy Metro owners, but not so much.
2000 Chevy Metro 1.0 5 Speed
Old EPA: 44/46/49 MPG
New EPA: 37/40/44 MPG
2000 Chevy Metro 1.3 5 Speed
Old EPA: 39/41/43 MPG
New EPA: 33/35/39 MPG
Considering the Cruze 1.4T 6 speed gets 26-28 MPG city and the Sonic 1.4T 6 speed gets 29 city, I figured the Spark would get 32-35 MPG city and highway should be 44-47 MPG. It has a 4.21 final drive. 5th gear must not be very tall unlike the the Sonic & Cruze 6th gear.
2000 Chevy Metro 1.0 5 Speed
Old EPA: 44/46/49 MPG
New EPA: 37/40/44 MPG
2000 Chevy Metro 1.3 5 Speed
Old EPA: 39/41/43 MPG
New EPA: 33/35/39 MPG
Considering the Cruze 1.4T 6 speed gets 26-28 MPG city and the Sonic 1.4T 6 speed gets 29 city, I figured the Spark would get 32-35 MPG city and highway should be 44-47 MPG. It has a 4.21 final drive. 5th gear must not be very tall unlike the the Sonic & Cruze 6th gear.
CoHPhasor
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That's a shame.
They were the worst thing to happen to Transformers since Michael Bay.
(Coming in a close third is a 3-way tie between Shaia La Douche, Megan Fox's lip injections and Bumble Bee being a Camaro :blankface
daleharalson22
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They look like a baby aveo and run off unicorn urine...lol
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SonicChris
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SSpeckerwood
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some clarification.
The Twins
Brand-new Autobots created especially for the movie, Skids and Mudflap are based upon two of GM's brand-new concept cars, The Trax and Beat. In fact, at one point, the robots themselves might have been known as Track and Beat, but their new names won out.
The Twins
Brand-new Autobots created especially for the movie, Skids and Mudflap are based upon two of GM's brand-new concept cars, The Trax and Beat. In fact, at one point, the robots themselves might have been known as Track and Beat, but their new names won out.
laborsmith
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Bumblebee will always transform into a Camaro for me.
Laborsmith
Laborsmith
CoHPhasor
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Traitor :blankface:
laborsmith
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Hey, I'm the one trying to convince Chevy to add Rally Yellow to the Sonic color palette.
Laborsmith
Laborsmith
SSpeckerwood
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That's a shame.
They were the worst thing to happen to Transformers since Michael Bay.
(Coming in a close third is a 3-way tie between Shaia La Douche, Megan Fox's lip injections and Bumble Bee being a Camaro :blankface
the trashier she looks, the more excited i get.
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