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2016 Chevrolet Spark Is More Refined than a Honda Fit, Says CR

Until now, the go-to car for people who wanted a subcompact hatchback for not a lot of money has been the Honda Fit. However, Chevrolet might have a perfect alternative in the shape of the all-new Spark.
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This review by Consumer Reports is kind of puzzling because it compares the Spark to the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit. In reality, that's the job of the Sonic models, but we'll have to let that slide.

We already know that the 1.4-liter engine is much better than before. It's available on several European models, and a direct injection system gives it extra punch. It's still matched to a fuel-saving CVT, but Consumer Reports considers it's as refined as a normal automatic most of the time and even outclasses the Honda Fit.

The exterior styling is sober, nothing like the car that appeared in the Transformers movie franchise. Chevrolet has figured out that the people who buy this car aren't all that young. On the inside, it's not exactly as classy as a Volvo, but it's a step in the right direction. Hey, what do you expect from something that starts at $12,660?

Even though this Chevy is tiny and is made in Korea, it still comes with a feature every American driver values. The reversing camera is standard. Did you hear that MINI? The handling makes the Mitsubishi Mirage and Smart Fortwo seem like "klutzes" says the CR editor. Overall, we think that means the Spark is going to be a winner.

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is currently sold in three different guises called LS, 1LT, and 2LT. Offered with a 5-speed manual, customers can also equip the Spark with a CVT. Of course, GM OnStar with 4GLTE and a Wi-Fi hotspot come as standard, too. But the best thing of all is that it will get up to 41 mph on the highway.

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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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