Chevrolet Spark LPG PS
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Friday, June 05, 2009
The 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.
GM India has come up with LPG variant of its flagship hatchback Spark. Christened as spark LPG - it will sold across India.
“We plan to continue to introduce the variance of the Spark that targets different groups of customers. This will enable us to achieve our goal of becoming a market leader in India by giving our customers the vehicles that they want, when they want them,” General Motors India President and Managing Director Karl Slym said.
Other than LPG tech, the spark LPG also gets new interiors. It gets beige inside. The spark LPG's base model is priced Rs. 3.52 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). It has been launched in 2 models - LS & PS.
Chevrolet Spark LPG 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.
Chevrolet Spark LPG 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 LPG 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.
Spark LPG'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.