I bought my new 2022 Spark LT, 5-speed 5 days ago. I use it for a delivery route that is 325 miles long, daily! It gets 42-43.5 mpg on the highway with 65-70mph speed limits. I removed the passenger seat and rear seat to accommodate cargo., and it has plenty of power for the job. I am impressed with this car, considering its price.
I just left the dealership lot with the 2022 Ls, comes with manual everything gotta get used to it tbh. Today, when I I tried to run a yellow light … it roared like a jet, but the acceleration was very slow.
I bought my 2022 spark activ last year. It’s fully loaded. Power locks, heated seats, etc. I do outside sales and drive a lot. It’s so fun and easy to drive!! I love it and it keeps the miles off my main car.
My wife and I are driving down to New Orleans (five hours away) next week to pick up a mystic blue one as her new daily driver. For the price, it really is a nice and tidy package. Too bad it's being discontinued.
@@MikeSimon it’s not a turbo. If it were turbo, it would have 155 HP but it only has 98 witch is plenty for this vehicle. I recommend changing the cvt fluid every 20k mi or every year because it’s a cvt and cvt fluid gets really dirty faster with use and with age. My aunt changes her cvt fluid every 20k mi and she has 189k mi on her 2015 spark.
U can actually purchase an original Chevy Key Fob for 2022 Spark LT and program it to work with your LS spark. Then with the key fob u can lock and unlock the driver side door and also use the panic button. I find it really useful that I don’t need OnStar subscription to locate my Spark in the parking lot anymore. Hitting the unlock button turns on all lights and unlocks the driver door. Hitting lock button twice will lock the driver door and honk once to confirm it’s locked. The panic button with blare the honk and flash lights. just like an LT Spark would. Just purchase a key fob and get the blade cut at the dealership for approx $120 and program/pair the key yourself to your car. Best OEM accessory add-on imo for your base LS Spark!
@@dailetvaldes7626 it’s actually pretty simple to program the keyfob as long as it’s been cut right and you have an existing working key fob. Watch this video from 2:30 time stamp: ua-cam.com/video/RsH3_ve3h44/v-deo.html Goodluck!
In a world of expensive cars, it’s extremely refreshing to see a brand new car being sold at an affordable price. It’s not like the Mitsubishi Mirage or Versa, it’s better, it’s complete.
These sit on the dealer lot about 1 day before they're sold where I live. Gas is $4-6 per gallon & hybrids & electrics are on a waiting list for 4-6 months. I just got a new red 2022 Spark LS today. Beats 16 mpg my truck gets. More fun to drive & WAY easier to park. Wanted a 5-speed manual but they don't exist where I live. I hear these are discontinued for 2023. Glad I didn't wait. If I had bought one in 2020 I would have paid retail instead of $4,400 over retail. Still beats $40K for a Prius.
Yes, it took me 3 months to find one, the reason they only sit 1 day is because they are someone’s order, I luckily found this one someone backed out of their order and I called and the right time
I had a 2005 Chevy Aveo, a 2008 Chevy Aveo & 'now' a 2022 Chevy Spark. I love it because it just makes sense on the gas mileage. I have 2 other vehicles that are V-6's & when I am on "E" I spend a good $77 bucks to fill up at Sam's Club which is the cheapest here in PHX. The Spark I Expect 1/2 of that.
@@TheOriginalAndysGarage Subaru Honda and Toyota have pretty good CVTs. 60k mile fluid changes and you're good to go. Just stay away from Jatco and Hyundai/Kia
If it's on the trip reading, you can scrol through average fuel mileage, instant fuel mileage and engine run hours. Most can be reset with the reset button on the end. Hit 'menu', and you get the percentage of use left before oil change (also resettable) and psi readouts for all four tires (not visible while in gear). The owners manual explains all.
I love my 2020 it’s great to drive park and I get 4010 miles out of a tank of gas. I have electric windows and electric door locks mine is very well equipped. It has so many features. It’s like a tiny representation of my big Toyota Camry. I’ve got GPS and everything.
Very surprised to hear dealers are asking more than msrp. I live in Iowa, and bought one new a month ago for the exact msrp. In fact the dealer I bought from has a guarantee that they will never sell a new car for higher than msrp...My one month review is all positive. Very nice little car for the money, and we're getting 34 mpg city and 46 mpg highway.
I learned don't tell them your budget and if they still try to make you pay over msrp just leave or say no they just trying to get extra commission That's what they tried to do to me when I was getting my first car I left and went to another dealership and paid for the actual price of the car.
I like it! How do you unlock and open the passenger rear doors? I ask because it claims to not have power door locks and I didn't see a keyhole on the rear doors.
@@MikeSimon Thanks dude. I had to ask since you mentioned that turning the car on would lock your door. I was wondering if unlocking the driver's door would also unlock any other doors. Thanks for answering my question.
I only found that the drivers door is electric, can use the myChevrolet app to unlock it and lock it or it auto locks and unlocks depending if you put it in drive or park
@@MikeSimon on Manual Transmission Chevy Sparks the driver door auto locks soon after u start driving away from a stop in 1st gear. It Auto Unlock’s the driver door once you park and take the key out of the ignition.
Wish they were turbo charged not at 98 hp....that being said I own a 2017 Spark LT and a 2019 LS, love them both! Styling, reliability, ride,technology, handling, price and especially the gas mileage! Sad GM killed them off after 2022 model year. GM claims never made $$ on them. They will regret if gas prices remain high.
You are giving a lot of data, but I need information if I made a wise purchase. My Mom's 2006 Chrysler Sebring just died and I helped her buy this car. We were in a hurry and this is all they had on the lot within 5 miles of the house. Did we do the right thing? We just need the car to last until 2020 before we upgrade to Bugatti when my Cardano goes back up.
That’s true regarding the OnStar services. There is a paid subscription if u want to use the wifi hotspot and other OnStar safety services. The Chevy App for remote key fob is free to use for a month and after u need to pay a subscription fee to continue. Used to be free for 5 yrs! But other than OnStar related subscription u don’t need any other subscription to unlock any feature of the Chevy Spark
Chevy needs to keep this Car as a "Peoples Car " like the Volkswagen Bug was in the 1960s. There needs to be affordable cars for low income persons . Kia Rio should do the same thing.
Great vehicle except the Auto transmission which breaks MANUAL Transmission will last Very Long TIME. This Chevy is actually Daewoo Matiz 3rd generation.
I bought my new 2022 Spark LT, 5-speed 5 days ago. I use it for a delivery route that is 325 miles long, daily! It gets 42-43.5 mpg on the highway with 65-70mph speed limits. I removed the passenger seat and rear seat to accommodate cargo., and it has plenty of power for the job.
I am impressed with this car, considering its price.
Sweet!!
I just left the dealership lot with the 2022 Ls, comes with manual everything gotta get used to it tbh. Today, when I I tried to run a yellow light … it roared like a jet, but the acceleration was very slow.
Nice
@@CookEmOzzy must be automatic CVT transmission. My Manual Transmission is really quick!
@@owaisjamali4087 it's a 98hp car lol
I bought my 2022 spark activ last year. It’s fully loaded. Power locks, heated seats, etc. I do outside sales and drive a lot. It’s so fun and easy to drive!! I love it and it keeps the miles off my main car.
Thanks for sharing
Whats ur work?
My wife and I are driving down to New Orleans (five hours away) next week to pick up a mystic blue one as her new daily driver. For the price, it really is a nice and tidy package. Too bad it's being discontinued.
you got the 1 and only turbo spark congrats
I’m not even sure if it’s turbo, everything I read says it is.
Scott. I believe you are correct. That engine is naturally aspirated and has 98 hp. A 1.4L turbo would have more ponies
@@MikeSimon it’s not a turbo. If it were turbo, it would have 155 HP but it only has 98 witch is plenty for this vehicle. I recommend changing the cvt fluid every 20k mi or every year because it’s a cvt and cvt fluid gets really dirty faster with use and with age. My aunt changes her cvt fluid every 20k mi and she has 189k mi on her 2015 spark.
Mike do your homework
@@1biggun712 I was wrong about the turbo, ya!
U can actually purchase an original Chevy Key Fob for 2022 Spark LT and program it to work with your LS spark. Then with the key fob u can lock and unlock the driver side door and also use the panic button. I find it really useful that I don’t need OnStar subscription to locate my Spark in the parking lot anymore. Hitting the unlock button turns on all lights and unlocks the driver door. Hitting lock button twice will lock the driver door and honk once to confirm it’s locked. The panic button with blare the honk and flash lights. just like an LT Spark would.
Just purchase a key fob and get the blade cut at the dealership for approx $120 and program/pair the key yourself to your car.
Best OEM accessory add-on imo for your base LS Spark!
Oh woow I just bought me one and I love it
@@misaelteniente5276 u got the key fob programmed to your LS Spark too? That’s awesome! 👌🙌🏼
Same with my ‘15 Sierra. Didn’t come with a key fob but I bought one and a GM dealer programmed it.
Hello, how did you program it? i just bought one
@@dailetvaldes7626 it’s actually pretty simple to program the keyfob as long as it’s been cut right and you have an existing working key fob. Watch this video from 2:30 time stamp:
ua-cam.com/video/RsH3_ve3h44/v-deo.html
Goodluck!
In a world of expensive cars, it’s extremely refreshing to see a brand new car being sold at an affordable price. It’s not like the Mitsubishi Mirage or Versa, it’s better, it’s complete.
I love it, 12k miles and it’s flawless
I bought one new for 13, 500. 2021 without a test drive. Real fun to drive. I love it!
These sit on the dealer lot about 1 day before they're sold where I live. Gas is $4-6 per gallon & hybrids & electrics are on a waiting list for 4-6 months. I just got a new red 2022 Spark LS today. Beats 16 mpg my truck gets. More fun to drive & WAY easier to park. Wanted a 5-speed manual but they don't exist where I live. I hear these are discontinued for 2023. Glad I didn't wait. If I had bought one in 2020 I would have paid retail instead of $4,400 over retail. Still beats $40K for a Prius.
Yes, it took me 3 months to find one, the reason they only sit 1 day is because they are someone’s order, I luckily found this one someone backed out of their order and I called and the right time
@@MikeSimon whoa, you got awfully lucky right there!
I had a 2005 Chevy Aveo, a 2008 Chevy Aveo & 'now' a 2022 Chevy Spark. I love it because it just makes sense on the gas mileage. I have 2 other vehicles that are V-6's & when I am on "E" I spend a good $77 bucks to fill up at Sam's Club which is the cheapest here in PHX. The Spark I Expect 1/2 of that.
cannot believe Chevy is killing this car
@@TheOriginalAndysGarage Thats why you buy the manual transmission. I heard they are pretty solid. But then again, not everyone likes to drive stick.
@@TheOriginalAndysGarage Subaru Honda and Toyota have pretty good CVTs. 60k mile fluid changes and you're good to go. Just stay away from Jatco and Hyundai/Kia
@@TheOriginalAndysGarage The materials R wrong
@@RealwessharpeGenerally Hyundai/Kia transmissions R fine those R German ZF transmissions build under license (except: Kia Picanto/Hyundai i10).
It doesn’t guzzle gas so the American oil companies told Chevy to stop selling it…..
When you press menu on the left stalk you can then use the arrowed scroll wheel on the stalk to select different displays, fuel usages, etc.
I will have to try this!
If it's on the trip reading, you can scrol through average fuel mileage, instant fuel mileage and engine run hours. Most can be reset with the reset button on the end. Hit 'menu', and you get the percentage of use left before oil change (also resettable) and psi readouts for all four tires (not visible while in gear). The owners manual explains all.
Great review! That's not a turbocharged engine but rather a naturally aspirated engine.
I believe you 😎. Say is this the top trim level?
@@edgaryzen4925 No the LS is the base trim level.
What is the code of this engine?
It’s not a turbo, I was incorrect
@@MikeSimon Guards...take him away!
I love my 2020 it’s great to drive park and I get 4010 miles out of a tank of gas. I have electric windows and electric door locks mine is very well equipped. It has so many features. It’s like a tiny representation of my big Toyota Camry. I’ve got GPS and everything.
Love this car! Thanks for posting. 👍
Where did you buy online? My local dealerships in Florida are charging $3k-$5k above MSRP
St. Clair, MI Chevrolet Dealer
Very surprised to hear dealers are asking more than msrp. I live in Iowa, and bought one new a month ago for the exact msrp. In fact the dealer I bought from has a guarantee that they will never sell a new car for higher than msrp...My one month review is all positive. Very nice little car for the money, and we're getting 34 mpg city and 46 mpg highway.
if not for inflation and gas prices cars are a great deal! I bought 2 new ones in 2017 & 2019 paid well below cost!
I learned don't tell them your budget and if they still try to make you pay over msrp just leave or say no they just trying to get extra commission
That's what they tried to do to me when I was getting my first car I left and went to another dealership and paid for the actual price of the car.
Can you imagine if someone swapped the 1.4T into this car! 2,300 lbs with 200 hp is a good time.
I like it!
How do you unlock and open the passenger rear doors? I ask because it claims to not have power door locks and I didn't see a keyhole on the rear doors.
Short answer, lol unlock the front door and open, then reach to the back and unlock, that's the only way.
@@MikeSimon Thanks dude. I had to ask since you mentioned that turning the car on would lock your door. I was wondering if unlocking the driver's door would also unlock any other doors. Thanks for answering my question.
I only found that the drivers door is electric, can use the myChevrolet app to unlock it and lock it or it auto locks and unlocks depending if you put it in drive or park
@@MikeSimon Thanks for that extra information. It might come in handy to someone in the future as well. I appreciate it.
@@MikeSimon on Manual Transmission Chevy Sparks the driver door auto locks soon after u start driving away from a stop in 1st gear. It Auto Unlock’s the driver door once you park and take the key out of the ignition.
Is there a back up camera in this car?
Yes, I believe as of May 2018 all vehicles are required to have it.
They have it. Very well equipped car especially if you get mid level LT model.
How does it handle the road in snow?
I live in MI, my area hasn’t really got any or enough to answer this yet, but I’m sure I will within the next couple weeks
Wish they were turbo charged not at 98 hp....that being said I own a 2017 Spark LT and a 2019 LS, love them both! Styling, reliability, ride,technology, handling, price and especially the gas mileage! Sad GM killed them off after 2022 model year. GM claims never made $$ on them. They will regret if gas prices remain high.
Is cvt transmission something I should be worried about? I’m planning on trading in my Jetta for one of these
YES.
This CVT is malfunctioning due to faulty materials and causes Huge problems.
ONLY MANUAL will run forever and it is WORTH your money.
The spark looks so safe
You are giving a lot of data, but I need information if I made a wise purchase. My Mom's 2006 Chrysler Sebring just died and I helped her buy this car. We were in a hurry and this is all they had on the lot within 5 miles of the house. Did we do the right thing? We just need the car to last until 2020 before we upgrade to Bugatti when my Cardano goes back up.
It’s 2022, 2020 was two years ago, but I love the car!
i would drive something like this 🥰😘...! because it small dont want a big car
That’s not a Turbo.. How did you come up with it being Turbo. They no longer have boost in the Spark.
Wish they had a Chevy spark club in Arkansas where I attend college at..
I heard that these cars have features that they are charging a subscription to unlock. Is that true?
Not true at all.
That’s true regarding the OnStar services. There is a paid subscription if u want to use the wifi hotspot and other OnStar safety services. The Chevy App for remote key fob is free to use for a month and after u need to pay a subscription fee to continue. Used to be free for 5 yrs!
But other than OnStar related subscription u don’t need any other subscription to unlock any feature of the Chevy Spark
it's not turbo charged. the sonic was
Chevy needs to keep this Car as a "Peoples Car " like the Volkswagen Bug was in the 1960s. There needs to be affordable cars for low income persons . Kia Rio should do the same thing.
Great vehicle except the Auto transmission which breaks
MANUAL Transmission will last Very Long TIME.
This Chevy is actually Daewoo Matiz 3rd generation.
I have a 2017 Chevy Spark LS
Out of all these videos I can't find one parked next to a regular sedan or suv for a size comparison.
Haha I have a 2022 equinox, I’ll do a video with them side by side for a comparison
@@MikeSimon Thanks! because I never actually seen one before, I saw a few Sonics but I heard they are bigger.
You are right. Many reviewers use a fisheye lens on their cameras to make the car look bigger too. 😅
@gregnixon1296 I bought one it does kind of look like a little clown car but it has plenty of room in the front 2 seats I like it 👌
I love my sparky
Manual locks and windows is completely a deal breaker for me. It's 2022 are they serious
I agree, BUT! lol It's an LS model. I see to it as Low Standards hehe
@@MikeSimon hahaha true
I LOVE my 2020 Spark LS with manual trans; I did NOT want power windows/locks...just more stuff to possibly break in the years ahead.
Agree
Manual windows are honestly so much better than power ones
How can I buy from India
You can buy a used car in India. Chevy is no more in India
Next he's going to do a 1 mile review on a Chevy Sonic.
Just listing all the buttons and knobs you can find isn't really providing a review.
No turbo
Same engine as the Chevy Cruze. Just smaller of a car
Bro it's a 2022 and your paying around 20gs and the shit isn't electronic
Paid 15 out the door
@@MikeSimon thank you for the review.
I am trying to get the same car.
$15695 is what the dealer wants.
Did u pay 15000?
Thank you
It was 15 and some change
@@MikeSimon still cheaper than Mirage, Versa, Rio, Accent 🤷♂️
🆒💩‼️🚀🤪
It’s not turbo charged, it’s a naturally aspirated engine. How could you possibly think the car you bought is turbocharged when it’s not?