Engineer Reviews the cheapest new car in North America : 2021 Chevrolet Spark! Is it any good??
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- Опубліковано 1 січ 2021
- Engineer's Review of the 2021 Chevrolet Spark. This is the cheapest new car in North America! Find out if the most affordable car (both in the US and in Canada) is any good!
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I have a 2020 Chevy Spark LT in black. This Little Guy is a joy to drive. It drives much better than my 2 '69 Mustangs and the '78 Grand Prix. Unlike those cars, I can drive without having to get gas for 2 or 3 days. Despite its 98 HP, I've managed to hit 100 MPH on the Garden State Parkway when I was running late for work but this was only once. Normally, I keep the engine at 2000-2100 RPM which takes me up to 70-80 MPH. However, the Little Guy feels like it want to give you more. Best car I've bought; no regrets.
I bought a brand new 2017 Spark LS, 5-speed manual transmission, manual windows, manual door locks. $10,100 OTD. 45,000 miles now and not a single issue. I LOVE this car and would buy it again. I've owned many 80's Honda Civics including an '86 CRX Si. My Spark absolutely reminds me of my CRX. It's a street-legal go-kart. Super fun to drive, great handling and chassis dynamics, and a better-than-it-needs-to-be interior. The 5-speed manual shifter is Honda-good. I've owned tons of cars and this is a favorite. Korean cars have arrived and the Spark is no exception. GM might discontinue it after 2023...so I'm thinking about buying another one before they are gone.
Want to sell it. I bought a 21 two years ago because I panicked expecting the ultimate transition out of gasoline engines, and it was the last car on the lot, so I had to settle for automatic trans. Hate automatics. If you want to sell, I will want to buy. Have 21K as of late June 2023. If you like automatics, then maybe we can talk.
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I sold it about 9 months ago. Had to replace my ancient Toyota Tundra…so I sold the Tundra and Spark for a big down payment on a new 2022 Nissan Frontier. Bought the Spark new for $10,000 drove it for 5 years and 50,000 miles and sold it for $12,500!!
Great review, for the price point, you can't beat it! Plus this Spark, if maintained well, can last over 10 years!
10 years parked in a garage sure, but the auto trans is suspect.
I have a 2021 with a CVT. MPG is 35 city/highway combined. With commuting and errands, I drive about 40 miles daily. Fits my needs perfectly.
I'm considering getting this car. I an retired and there are just the two of us. We don't go much of anywhere these days. I need to save as much as I can on payments. We won't be having anyone ride in the back seats so the rear-end collision is not so worrying. Dealer told me that Chevy does not lease this car, so I'll probably buy it. If I buy it I intend to keep it until I no longer drive. We put less than 2000 miles a year on our car so do you believe keeping it for 10 years sounds like an option? I'm expecting to only have to do routine maintenance in that time period (I hope).
It handles really good. Very sporty. I’ve taken it on 250 mile road trips and the ride is not fatiguing. Except for a little noise, solved with 15 cent earplugs (which don’t have to be snug to take the edge off).
It's not quite so noisy as the mirage Mitsubishi, and in the base LS trim the carpet floor mats and cloth seats help absorb the sound so even though you still get noise the acoustics are pretty good for a car this size
Wow, the 2021 Spark LS is such a bargain in Canada (starting from $10398 CAD/ $8581 USD). I wish the one in America would be that affordable.
It could be a great second car for city and errand running where an electric car is just to expensive.
love my 21 Ls spark 5-speed 40+ mpg depending on driving habits and how hard you push it
Yes it's surprisingly well designed car!
This has sold me on this car
If the this exact car had a toyota badge he would tell you to buy it
It’s a German designed motor with a timing chain.
I bought an LT 2 weeks ago, after test driving multiple cars, i was sold after test driving this one. I had my reservations, and thought it was going to suck, but it completely subverted my expectations. You get so much, especially for the cost. It drives well, the handling is really good, great fuel efficiency, and much roomier than you'd expect. It also come with free life time oil change, and 10 yr 200,000 mile GAP warranty, which is absolutely fantastic.
You get lots even in the base LS trim. There's plenty of advanced safety features beyond the required ones, including automatic headlights with daytime running, brake assist and hill start assist. And yes airbags. Only 2 are required by law yet they managed to fit 10 of them in there which is quite impressive 😁. It may be small and cheap but definitely NOT small and cheap with safety
So do you still have yours? Ive never heard of the GAP warranty, are you in the USA?
@@resetsetmefree478 yes, yes i am, the GAP warranty covers all repairs to any electronical and engine failures for the term duration.
I have this very same car love its a great work car can't beat the gas mileage Good Review
Yes it's definitely under-appreciated in the market place. Thank you for your comment
Definitely appreciate your perspective as somebody who's in the industry.
I had a Chevy Sprint in 1988. 3 cylinder car. Never needed anything but gas and oil. It went up snowy hills in Pennsylvania with it's front wheel drive with ease. Amazing gas mileage. I owned it for 8 years. Chevy has a good history of small affordable long lasting cars. People who buy these small cars are buying them for economical reasons not for racing. They are built very well for the price and their purpose to the basic driver.
I love this car. 70k not a single problem with it. I flushed transmission fluid at 60k. Thinking about buying another one .
You got the manual or the automatic?
No more Sparks will be produced after August 2022.
No one ever mentions that the Spark has 10 airbags.
I don't know why nobody ever mentions that....10 airbags is impressive for a car this size. He was concerned about the back seat passengers in rear end collisions. I could understand that IF the car didn't come with airbags for the rear seat or the headrests. I'm not an engineer but I am just kinda tired of the stereotype that small cars are unsafe .....
This car gives me big hero 6 vibes 🤣 super cute I’m obsessed 🥰 can’t wait to get mines 🥺
Southern michigan here they have the price up to $18000 for a new one n used ones with almost 90000 miles for $6000-$7000 .
It may be cheap. But as long as you stay on top of the maintenance, fluid changes & part replacement intervals. It will last
Bravo to the Engineers, please keep the good work up. Soon we ll graduate from our 2011 model to a newer Chevrolet Spark LS. Initially we doubted the car because it looked tiny when we have been driving German Big machines of all kinds. However, Chevy Spark LS is enjoyable thanks folks.
I’d rather have a manual transmission Spark than a Mirage, Versa, or Rio. The Activ package looks sharp. Only worried about getting into an accident in it, everything else on the road is bigger, taller, and heavier.
Manual is better than the CVT variant
It has 10 airbags.
yes 10 airbags but you'll be an A4 size paper after
Been t-boned in a Spark by a Ford Flex at probably 20mph. Minimal injury to myself, crawled out of the car with just a small quarter-size abrasion.
Thanks David for the interesting information on this car.
3:33 I saw a BMW service manual. A panel 0 ~ 1 mm outward compared to its rear panel is fine, as the air usually flows from front to rear.
What else would you like to know about this vehicle? Please let me know by commenting below and I will do my best to respond to your questions.
Is it good to buy in gulf countries
It is so tough to find the part number for the black front grille and black surrounds of the bottom lights.. if someone or the "engineer" can find this info?
HOW IS THE TRANSMISSION WORKING???
I was planning in buying my first car and these and Nissan kicks are on my spot want to spend less and good reliable and low gas spark in my hometown is around 10 k 2021 and kicks between 15k to 21k what do you suggest ? Just want fun.
If you are keeping it for a very long time, likely the Kicks will be more reliable but the Spark is overall quite good for the price. You can also consider Toyota Corolla hatchback, Civic, or Honda HR-V - these are all well made and engineered. Best wishes in your search for the right car.
Even as a Toyota guy, I want one with the manual; too bad these are going out of production
Thanks for sharing this video, interesting little car.👍
Thanks. This is a really good review.
Thank you so much for watching my reviews!
Pick! Pick! Pick! I have one and I love it.
How much of the Spark is shared with the 2021 Bolt ? Was the spark a EV at one point?
I think there is some platform overlap between the Spark, Sonic, and Bolt, but by the time they build it out, they are quite different. The Honda Fit and Honda HRV are on the same platform and look how different they are. I did own a Sonic which, with the 1.8 and stick shift, was a bat out of hell, but actually the Spark is more sporty imho.
thanks 😊
Maybe panel gaps are not up to par because of the body panels has extreme design... Opel version has traditional door handles.
Surprise.....It's not a Rolls-Royce. It's a very inexpensive car that serves the needs of it buyer and does everything efficiently.
How may nits can you pick in one video?
@Nigel It is discouraging to hear people review this car in ways that do not align with its intended purpose. You could talk all day about how a bicycle is not comparable to a motorcycle, but what is the point?
Can someone in America tell chevy to make an off-road version of this one,,, & import it to africa,,
OK guys does a Chevy Spark 2021 model have a timing belt or timing chain please tell me write a request please
My wife's 2020 spark (usa) is a timing chain. One look under the hood that's the first thing I noticed. Oh and hers is 1.4 liter no turbo.
@@ericj810 thank you
@@richardstone295 No problem! No usa version of the 2021 spark uses a timing belt, they are all chain. No turbo.
I haven't found one less than 14,000 with manuel windows and 5 speed.
16:30 :D My Spark has 13 inches!
Thanks
How’s cabin noise?
Actually it's quite good, not quiet, but very reasonable level of noise
Drove one today.
Not impressed overall.
Small cars are not for me.
@@carlcan5104 Yes small cars are not for everyone.... this one is quite good but still not as good as larger cars.
Not bad at all for a small car. Around the city is pretty good. Highway noise is a bit higher.
I have the British Vauxhall viva it’s the same car only a 1 litre though but a good car the rear door handles are the same place as the front
Plz come back India
How long does the cvt transmission in a Chevy spark last?
It only has 15 inch wheels? My Jeep Wrangler has 15 inch wheels! LOL
Great car for the money 💰
I enjoyed the one I rented
Tiny 15” wheels. He’s never driven a car with 12” or 13” wheels back in the day.
I had an old Corolla with the 12" wheels, which I so wish I still had :)