The least expensive model currently offered on the Canadian market will soon drop its flag. General Motors (GM) will end production of its Chevrolet Spark this year, making the new vehicle even more difficult to access for less affluent households.
Posted at 5:45 p.m.
After the information was published by various American media, GM Canada confirmed to us that the days of the subcompact were also numbered here. The last assembled units will leave the South Korean factory in Changwon in August.
Admittedly, the model, which has been on our market since 2013, will probably not go down in history. Mainly relying on price to appease customers, the Spark indirectly rivals used compacts with its entry price of $12,548. That’s significantly less than the rather small opposition in numbers at Kia (Rio 5 – $17,395) and Mitsubishi (Mirage – $14,098).
Its small naturally aspirated 1.4L four-cylinder is nothing explosive with cavalry under 100 hp (98 hp), but can be upgraded with a manual gearbox which makes the experience surprisingly entertaining due to the dimensions. vehicle measurements. A CVT box is also offered. The Spark’s fuel consumption is not exceptional, however, at around 7 L/100 km.
Interestingly, GM sold 6,145 Sparks last year, which is far more than the number of Chevrolet Trax sold (2,395 copies), a model that is destined to take its place in the hierarchy of the Chevrolet lineup.