Chevrolet Spark 1.0 LT
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Cutest Hatch in India
Tuesday, July 22, 2008The new look for the Daewoo Matiz, which was out of sight for long as the company could not survive in Indian Conditions. But the same car, face lifted by General Motors, has a new hope. The Chevrolet Spark offers a host of features that combine with its handsome, sturdy, and solid good looks to give it an edge in the market.
This Hatchback has a new and improved body design and all the space that you would want for your family. Chevrolet Spark has a monoform design, which maximizes the wheelbase, and in turn improves cabin space.Its body is made of high strength steel, which makes the car lighter and gives the required stability.
Update: New Chevrolet Spark Muzic Special Edition Launched
Chevrolet India has launched a new special edition of its hatchback spark christened as Spark Muzic. As the name indicates, spark muzic comes with host of new features inlcuding a Double DIN Sony music system. Other additional features are:
- Body coloured outside rear view mirrors
- Turn indicators mounted on ORVM
- Attractive body graphics
- Body coloured door handles
- Special edition badging
- New sporty upholstery for interiors
- Rremote keyless entry.
Chevrolet Spark has a completely new torsion beam rear axle, which is coupled to angled shock absorbers and semi trailing arms. This results in greater precision wheel control.The city-drivability of Spark is extremely comfortable due to its compact size, agility, and easy handling. It has a 4.6 wall-to-wall turning radius that may cause a problem during sharp turns, but its compact size will allow you to park in constrained spaces.
The front McPherson struts suspension and the rear torsion beam axle suspension provide you with a smooth ride even on bumpy Indian roads. The Spark has a top speed of 155-157 kph and due to its heavy weight the car is steady even at high speeds. It can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 16 seconds.Spark's exterior has a very soft yet bold look. It has very smooth and prominent etches that define its hood in a blunt shaped V that makes the car look like it is smiling.
The poached-egg-shaped headlights are prominently placed on either side of this hood. The front bumper and grill present a look of solidarity. The symbol of Chevrolet is centralized in the front of the hood. Highlighted wheel arches and structured sides of the car divide it prominently, giving it a futuristic and streamlined appearance. The round rear lamp is distinctive and completes this car's overall attractive and purposeful looks.
The interior of the car is designed with the word "different" in mind. The instrument pod is placed in the center of the dashboard, above the console. This gives the entire interior of the car a new look. Through the steering wheel is placed a digital pod that comprises of all the warning signs.
This innovative design is a true novelty of sorts even though it might be a tad impractical. The interior is designed as an attempt at having all the small luxuries that people usually only find in luxury cars. There are hooks to hang shopping bags, bottle and card holders, a sunglass case, and drawers under the front seats. The car is being offered in four trim levels but the base variant does not have air conditioning and power steering as standard fitment. A slightly larger body means more cabin space. Now, Chevrolet is all set to enter the 800cc market with the launch of new spark variants with a 800cc engine. They will also be launching CNG & LPG version of the same.