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2016 Chevrolet Spark Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay   Android Auto icon Android Auto  
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018

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The fourth generation of the Chevrolet Spark was launched in 2015 at the New York Auto Show, and it was designed for those who needed an affordable transportation vehicle or for delivery companies.

After GM bought the remaining parts of the Daewoo Motor Corporation, it also took some of the platforms the Korean automaker had already developed. One of them was made for the Daewoo Matiz, which quickly became the Chevrolet Spark in Europe. That version was not sold in the U.S., but the idea of a globally affordable car sparked the imagination of GM’s executives from those times. As a result, GM continued producing the Spark and transferred it to the U.S., although with significant improvements in terms of safety and technology.

Unlike the original Spark/Matiz, the fourth generation of this nameplate didn’t share the same egg shape; it looked like a small-sized hatchback. The front fascia sported big, corner-mounted headlights that flanked a narrow upper grille where the bow-tie badge took center stage. On the lower bumper, the automaker installed an oversized grille crossed by a fat horizontal slat for the license plate. Depending on the options, customers could get the vehicle with fog lamps mounted on the outer sides of the apron.

From its profile, the 2016 Spark revealed an ascending waistline adorned by a chromed stripe on the lower side of the windows’ line. The sculptured doors revealed other ascending lines towards the back of the vehicle, while the rear quarter panels sported flared wheel arches. The rear doors’ handles were neatly concealed into the C-pillars by black trims mounted on the doors. Finally, at the back, the almost vertical tailgate adorned by a roof spoiler that included the third brake light was flanked by L-shaped taillights.

The interior was surprisingly spacious for its segment, featuring high-mounted seats for the driver and their side passenger, while in the back, the narrow bench seat was just enough for two adults. Another unusual feature available for the 2016 Spark was the 7” touchscreen that sat atop the center stack for the infotainment system that featured Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Inside the small instrument cluster, GM placed the speedometer in the middle, flanked on its left by the tachometer and on the right by a TFT display that showed various data from the car’s onboard computer. The silver plastic trims spread around the cabin tried to enhance the look of the vehicle.

Under the hood, GM installed a 1.4-liter naturally-aspirated gasoline engine paired with a five-speed manual or a CVT that sent the power to the front wheels. The Spark’s independent front suspension and rear torsion beam were suitable for the urban environment, providing comfortable and safe rides for its occupants.

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CHEVROLET Spark / Matiz 2016, 2017, 2018
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT (99 HP)
  • 1.4L CVT (99 HP)

CHEVROLET Spark / Matiz
1.4L 5MT (99 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (99 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1399 cm3
Power:72.8 KW @ 6200 RPM
99 HP @ 6200 RPM
98 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:94 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
128 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:9 gallons (34.1 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P 175/70 R 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:143.1 in (3635 mm)
Width:62.8 in (1595 mm)
Height:58.4 in (1483 mm)
Front/rear Track:54.5/54.5 in (1,384/1,384 mm)
Wheelbase:93.9 in (2385 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.1 cuFT (314 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2247 lbs (1019 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway:41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Spark / Matiz
1.4L CVT (99 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L CVT (99 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1399 cm3
Power:72.8 KW @ 6200 RPM
99 HP @ 6200 RPM
98 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:94 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
128 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:9 gallons (34.1 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P 175/70 R 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:143.1 in (3635 mm)
Width:62.8 in (1595 mm)
Height:58.4 in (1483 mm)
Front/rear Track:54.5/54.5 in (1,384/1,384 mm)
Wheelbase:93.9 in (2385 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.1 cuFT (314 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2277 lbs (1033 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway:41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
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