General Motors, the world's biggest carmaker, has rolled out its small car Chevrolet Spark in India as it takes on market leader Maruti Suzuki in one of the world's fastest growing automobile markets.The company has pegged the price of Spark at Rs 3.09 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi) for the base model, slightly lower than Rs 3.21 lakh for Maruti's Zen Estillo base model.
Spark would be available in four options with the prices ranging from Rs 3.09 lakh to Rs 3.89 lakh. However ultimately the success of any model will depend upon the following: Mileage Maintainance cost Spare parts cost Shape/look of the car price of the car Spark, which is actually the old Daewoo Matiz, would initially be manufactured at General Motors’ Hallol (Gujarat) plant and its launch has well turn the company’s fortunes in months with overdemanding booking.
Spark would be available in two versions of petrol engine: 795cc and 995cc. The 795cc, 6valve engine would compete with Maruti 800.
It will deliver a power of 8KW and torque of 68.6 Nm@4600 rpm. The three-cylinder design provides a very flat torque curve, which results in a less peak power delivery. The 795cc engine claims to give a mileage of 19.2kpl with a top speed of 142 km/hr.
Chevrolet Spark has a mono frame design, which maximizes the wheelbase, and in turn improves cabin space. The body is made of high strength steel, which makes the car lighter and gives the required stability on road while driving. Spark has a completely new torsion beam rear axle, which is coupled to angled shock absorbers and semi trailing arms.
Spark has 1L engine which outputs 63bhp of power and 90Nm of torque., Chevrolet Spark will give approx 17kmpl in similar driving conditions. slothful feeling. The engine always did the needful as far as city-driving is concerned. With 1L engine, Spark is more thrilling in city and much better at highways. But the mileage will depend on use also.
Standard Colors
Icy Blue,Mint Green,Fiery Red,Casablanca White,Platinum Metalli
Detailed Features
Comfort
IP lower stowage - driver and co-driver side
Cup holders in front console
Bottle holders in front doors
Day/night rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler release
Remote tailgate release
Front room lamp
Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror
Low fuel warning lamp
Heater
Seat back shopping hooks
Internally adjustable OSRVMs
Temperature gauge
Card holder
AC
Power steering
Front power windows
Rear power windows
Digital clock
Cigerette lighter
Detachable ashtray
Spark Interiors:
In the driver’s direct line of view, there is a semi-circular set of displays incorporating the control and warning lights.
In the center of the dashboard and slightly raised, is the instrument panel with classic-style analogue displays, easily visible to all Spark occupants. They provide information on rpm, speed and fuel level.
The odometer reading and time are displayed in digital form which means they are easy to pick out at a glance and the clever ergonomics mean you don’t have to peer through the steering wheel and take your eyes off the road. More cars should have this set-up.
For average sized people the Spark’s interior will pose no problems in the legroom department and headroom will fit for most sizes too. The seats are supportive and good for distance work. The rear seat’s backrest can be divided in the ratio 60:40 against the not folding type offered by Zen Estilo, enabling longer objects to be transported without problem. If the complete bench is flipped up, the capacity rises to an impressive 845 liters whereas the luggage space is 170litres.
Spark Safety and special features:
Anti Lock Braking System and driver-passenger airbags may not be offered in 0.8L spark and may be offered in 1Lspark as an optional one The range of safety equipment is completed by an energy-absorbing steering column, knee padding and a plastic fuel tank with a safety valve that immediately halts the fuel supply if the car turns over, thereby virtually eliminating any fire risk. Certainly it may not be the safest car but 0.8L spark will certainly score over the Maruti 800 when comes to safety. Air conditioning, power windows, power steering, remote fuel lid opener and remote tail gate opener will be offered as standard in 1L spark.
Price General Motors India (GMI) is offering a discount of Rs 53,000 on all the models of Chevrolet Spark for a period of ten days starting from October 12.
The Spark will be available for Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) compared with its usual price of Rs 3.32 lakh
Safety
Rear door child locks
2.5MPH front and rear bumpers
Door ajar warning display
Center high mount stop lamps
Central locking
Overall Length 3495 mm
Overall Width 1495 mm
Overall Height 1518 mm
Wheel Base 2345 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Boot Space 170 liter
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 liter
Fuel Efficiency
Mileage (Highway) :18 km/liter
Mileage (City):13 km/liter
Mileage (Overall):14.7 km/liter
Performance
Maximum Speed--150 Km/Hour
0-100kmph --16.1 seconds
Engine
Engine Type/Model :1.0L 4-Cyl SOHC PetrolSpark would be available in four options with the prices ranging from Rs 3.09 lakh to Rs 3.89 lakh. However ultimately the success of any model will depend upon the following: Mileage Maintainance cost Spare parts cost Shape/look of the car price of the car Spark, which is actually the old Daewoo Matiz, would initially be manufactured at General Motors’ Hallol (Gujarat) plant and its launch has well turn the company’s fortunes in months with overdemanding booking.
Spark would be available in two versions of petrol engine: 795cc and 995cc. The 795cc, 6valve engine would compete with Maruti 800.
It will deliver a power of 8KW and torque of 68.6 Nm@4600 rpm. The three-cylinder design provides a very flat torque curve, which results in a less peak power delivery. The 795cc engine claims to give a mileage of 19.2kpl with a top speed of 142 km/hr.
Chevrolet Spark has a mono frame design, which maximizes the wheelbase, and in turn improves cabin space. The body is made of high strength steel, which makes the car lighter and gives the required stability on road while driving. Spark has a completely new torsion beam rear axle, which is coupled to angled shock absorbers and semi trailing arms.
Spark has 1L engine which outputs 63bhp of power and 90Nm of torque., Chevrolet Spark will give approx 17kmpl in similar driving conditions. slothful feeling. The engine always did the needful as far as city-driving is concerned. With 1L engine, Spark is more thrilling in city and much better at highways. But the mileage will depend on use also.
Standard Colors
Icy Blue,Mint Green,Fiery Red,Casablanca White,Platinum Metalli
Detailed Features
Comfort
IP lower stowage - driver and co-driver side
Cup holders in front console
Bottle holders in front doors
Day/night rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler release
Remote tailgate release
Front room lamp
Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror
Low fuel warning lamp
Heater
Seat back shopping hooks
Internally adjustable OSRVMs
Temperature gauge
Card holder
AC
Power steering
Front power windows
Rear power windows
Digital clock
Cigerette lighter
Detachable ashtray
Spark Interiors:
In the driver’s direct line of view, there is a semi-circular set of displays incorporating the control and warning lights.
In the center of the dashboard and slightly raised, is the instrument panel with classic-style analogue displays, easily visible to all Spark occupants. They provide information on rpm, speed and fuel level.
The odometer reading and time are displayed in digital form which means they are easy to pick out at a glance and the clever ergonomics mean you don’t have to peer through the steering wheel and take your eyes off the road. More cars should have this set-up.
For average sized people the Spark’s interior will pose no problems in the legroom department and headroom will fit for most sizes too. The seats are supportive and good for distance work. The rear seat’s backrest can be divided in the ratio 60:40 against the not folding type offered by Zen Estilo, enabling longer objects to be transported without problem. If the complete bench is flipped up, the capacity rises to an impressive 845 liters whereas the luggage space is 170litres.
Spark Safety and special features:
Anti Lock Braking System and driver-passenger airbags may not be offered in 0.8L spark and may be offered in 1Lspark as an optional one The range of safety equipment is completed by an energy-absorbing steering column, knee padding and a plastic fuel tank with a safety valve that immediately halts the fuel supply if the car turns over, thereby virtually eliminating any fire risk. Certainly it may not be the safest car but 0.8L spark will certainly score over the Maruti 800 when comes to safety. Air conditioning, power windows, power steering, remote fuel lid opener and remote tail gate opener will be offered as standard in 1L spark.
Price General Motors India (GMI) is offering a discount of Rs 53,000 on all the models of Chevrolet Spark for a period of ten days starting from October 12.
The Spark will be available for Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) compared with its usual price of Rs 3.32 lakh
Safety
Rear door child locks
2.5MPH front and rear bumpers
Door ajar warning display
Center high mount stop lamps
Central locking
Overall Length 3495 mm
Overall Width 1495 mm
Overall Height 1518 mm
Wheel Base 2345 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Boot Space 170 liter
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 liter
Fuel Efficiency
Mileage (Highway) :18 km/liter
Mileage (City):13 km/liter
Mileage (Overall):14.7 km/liter
Performance
Maximum Speed--150 Km/Hour
0-100kmph --16.1 seconds
Engine
Displacement:995 cc
Power:63 PS @ 5400 rpm
Torque:90 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Valve Mechanism:SOHC
Bore:68.5 mm
Stroke:67.5 mm
Compression Ratio:9.3:1
No of Cylinders : 4 cylinder
Cylinder ConfigurationInline
Valves per Cylender ;2 valve
Fuel Type;Petrol
Fuel System:Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
Power:63 PS @ 5400 rpm
Torque:90 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Valve Mechanism:SOHC
Bore:68.5 mm
Stroke:67.5 mm
Compression Ratio:9.3:1
No of Cylinders : 4 cylinder
Cylinder ConfigurationInline
Valves per Cylender ;2 valve
Fuel Type;Petrol
Fuel System:Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection