2020 Chevy Spark LT1 Review - The CHEAPEST Car In America! (And It's Good!)
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- My thoughts on the 2020 Chevy Spark LT1 with the 1.4L inline 4 cylinder engine and CVT!
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Had one as a rental for a couple months. I absolutely hate General Motors as a whole, but this is the only vehicle they make that I would recommend hands down. This car will save you so much money and it feels like a very solid built vehicle. If i needed transportation with heat and ac, this would be #1 on my list.
I have my third Spark, a 2020.
I got a 2013 and loved it so when a friend told me a 2014 lavender one was at a local dealer I traded for it. Now I have the 2020. Big selling point was I could pay cash. It doesn't have a timing belt it has a chain, no worries of a ruined motor if belt brakes. I don't trust cvt transmission and get the good old manual again for proven reliability. Manual windows. If I can drive I can work the windows. I would prefer old pushbutton radio. Have to chase stations on that dumb screen when they move around. As far as your comments on seats I never had a problem with firm seats.
The Spark is the only car that isn't a gadget basket, all those add ons don't do a thing but eventually break and add cost.
I got them for as little as 10k for a new 2014. Love the Sparks.
Hi, I got a question.
Do 2 adults have enough room on the back seat?
@@David_Liu93 you can get two adults in back if front seats are pulled forward most of the way.
My adult Son and me driving with my 5foot 7 girlfriend behind my Son. But not going to be comfortable for a long trip. Good nuff for town.
Hi, thank you this comment. Have you had any issues with the transmission while owning Sparks?
@@cianajames55 not a single issue, manual transmission in all three, one of the reasons I got them. Just bought every couple of years to get new ones.
Mine has 81500 km and no problem in 4 year ownership!
Did you tran transmission fluid yet? I believe in drivers manual tells you . Makes transmission last much much longer .
@@henryhill6637 no... but thanks I'll do it in april (5th because I Will have the money To do it) hope my GM dealer Will be open because of the covid19)
@@mathieucossette9019 np Yes I hope so too.
Nice review but I would disagree with your comments about the seats being hard and uncomfortable. Over the summer I drove my Spark from Arizona to Pennsylvania and back (4,000 miles). The seats were fine. I found them adequately comfortable and supportive...no complaints. I would also disagree with your assessment that the car isn't fun to drive. I'm an 80's kid and I grew up driving Honda CRX's and Civic Hatchbacks. My Spark absolutely reminds me of my '86 CRX Si...great handling, solid chassis dynamics, and a Honda-good 5-speed manual gearbox. It's a little street-legal go-kart.
@Lil MINI I'm at 45K miles and not a single issue...4 years in and I'm still smiling when I drive the Spark. This car is better than it needs to be...a fantastic value and super fun to drive!
@@thetinysideoftiny7625 You should do a video about it, you seem to know your car well! I love small cheap hatch since my teens! I drive a 2015 manual rio and love it! I could upgrade to brand new but still like it too much...put some money to upgrade stereo and headlight, soundproof it, keep most of the rust away and drive like a stole it! People needs to try those at some point, cheap, fun, light and low cost! I had a 1985 suzuki forsa manual back in 1995 and fell in love with those kinds of cars...sad to know they are going away...
With a corona virus wrecked economy these could see a resurgence. I want one as a street legal golf cart for Costco runs.
Maybe so. I honestly already see a ton of these in my area though. They seem to be pretty popular where I live. I actually have one. It’s a 2017 LS automatic. I honestly love it.
@@weatheronthe8s895 I am very glad for the response. I think they sell much better than mentioned in the review. How do you find the automatic trans? Thank you!
@@brunothepug8807 I bought for my wife last year .
she has a cleaning service drives a lot.
The car has 42k now and its working strong.
No issues .
I paid $10,250. Really good value for what you pay.
She had vw jetta that we bought back in 2012 for that same purpose. And we paid 25k for it. And now its worn out.
Well the price was really good and its been relatively reliable.
@@weatheronthe8s895 I have a '16 Spark LS with 73,000 miles..done basic maintenance on it and it has been problem free for me..great daily for me to get to work (19 miles one way)
@@zacharypeery4082 awesome. Mine only has around 15,000 miles on it, but nothing wrong with that I don't guess. It's gotten driven alot this year.
I'm considering this car. I have a complaint though about these reviews, and not just this one. They are always young men giving the reviews and they forget that there are older adults or seniors. I am a senior and this car seems pretty good to me, although I'm not fond of hatchbacks and would prefer a good small sedan, like the Cruze. Love my Cruze, but I'm about up with the lease and they don't make them any more. I can't believe all the car makers are ditching the good old small sedan with a nice big trunk and back seats that easily fold down flat. It's a real bummer. We older folks are not looking for sportiness and luxury (most of us). We're just looking for an inexpensive car to drive around locally, mostly, and that will fit a weeks worth of groceries in the trunk.
This car is fantastic if you want reliable transportation with heat and ac. Test drive it, it's not as good as a cruze, but it does its job very well.
It's an hour excellent car.i bought one thinking I wasn't going to like it at all...I LOVE IT. It's simple, yet solid. If you get a CVT shift rather than a manual, or standard auto, there is a slight learning curve to power delivery. It's not suited for country/bumpy roads, but other than that, everything is light, and crisp, while turning/maneuvering about town/city.
I have a completely outrageous suggestion: you can keep a car you enjoy, past the end of a lease. I know - nuts, right?
@@mightbesherwood1313 Well, sure you can, but then you have to do a purchase and pay at least the same amount and then either pay for a service contract or pay out of pocket for repairs. A 3-year old low mileage car doesn't break down and strand old ladies on the highway.
A chevy sonic 1.4L turbo hatchback would surprise you with the practicality and cargo space when you fold the seats. Although I'd prefer a spark over a sonic/cruze (basically the same)
Have a 2015, I drove it from Illinois to New York only stopping for gas and food. No sleep no breaks, I sat leaning into the window to be comfortable but I survived. I'm 5'9 and would avoid if any taller than that. Does fine on highway 80-90 mph at 2500 rpm gets 26 MPG average over the last 6k miles or so mostly highway driving. People will not see you and merge into you in their bigger cars so always have to be extra vigilant. My lab does not fit so well in it and shes pretty small for a lab, I cannot imagine two medium + size dogs in this thing.
just bought a 2020 chevy spark with 43k miles for 5,500 today! love it so far!
Having a 2014 Spark, I have to say, I actually ENJOY it. My primary car died, and I had to get something inexpensive. I DIDNT want to get a tiny car. But I then decided to make a game out of it. What is the cheapest car, for most bang for the buck, and room. I grudgingly settled on the spark. Honestly it's much more car than I expected. As long as you drive it as INTENDED. And you will have to make driving changes, but it's fun! Don't be a lead foot on the pedal, and the CVT gives no problems. Funny enough, it's so slow at accelerating, you catch yourself going well over 90 on the freeway, a minute or two later, because you don't feel power behind it. No problem passing other cars. It simply takes a little longer. Perfectly fine at elevated highway speeds. Just keep enough space in reserve if you HAVE to brake in an emergency. Brakes work good, but the suspension is light, and gets wonky real quick. Know it's limits, and it's actually a GREAT car, for a single person, or simple living couple. :)
I had a manual Spark and I absolutely loved beating the crap out of that poor 98hp engine. It weighs so little that it’s actually fun to throw around corners.
You definitely can’t drive it like a regular car. You have to take it easy if you want it to last.
I have a 2021. Good for the city, but doesn’t work well on the interstate. Lacks enough power for passing at speed.
With a manual transmission and blacked out logos this thing would be alright
Good review thank you sir
I believe the Spark was designed and manufactured by their Korean division (former Daewoo Motors). Because this car was made to comply to Korea's light car regulations and other global markets, I think GM was able to still offer this car in America. May be American branded, but not really American American. Nevertheless, great review, and I think it's great they're able to offer a surprising amount of good features on this super cheap car!
I don't think any of their subcompact cars were 100% American. The Aveo which this replaced was also a Daewoo. The Pontiac Lemans was an Opel, which was also a Daewoo. Almost all (if not all) the Geo models were Japanese.
Your reviews are entertaining, however they leave me wanting for more information on things like drivability, engine and transmission performance, etc. Just a suggestion.
My 2019 Spark LT at cruising speeds on HWY with cruise control Note the RPM'S
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Being a car Salesman I took my daughter to get her first brand new car, and she picked the 2020 Chevy Spark. The price tag was great, the engine runs very smooth, and runs about 2k rpm's at 60-65 mph and so far so good with the CVT transmission. She loves the Apple Car Play and the backup camera. The AC blows very cold, it has power windows and locks and alloy wheels. I'm about 6 ft tall and I have plenty of head room, and the safety features put me and my wife at ease when she's got it out on the road. For the money I'd say it's a fantastic car for a college student or for somebody who just wants an affordable car get around in. As a Car Salesman and a parent I give the 2020 Chevy Spark 4.7 stars out of 5
Thank you so much! One of the best reviews I've seen!
This is my favorite review I've watched of the Spark by far lol
i just bout a 2018 with 15,000 miles for 7200.00
The amount of time you called it and LT1 model (including in the title) is killing me. It's 1LT.
Xanax, get you some!
@@BobSmith-mc7uq lil peep too!
Yeah it's not an lt1 camaro.
I had a 2017 manual. Got great fuel economy. I miss it frequently
10K OTD? Where did you buy it? I want one for $10K but Naperville is bit of a drive.
Absolutely love mine
Alllll newer cars have cloth covered cement seats. In lovely black/dark charcoal. Like Henry Ford said...."any color you want,long as it is black!" 🙃
What's the lifespan of the cvt transmission in a chevy spark. I looked it up on Google. About 100,000 miles
Im in love in 2014 chevy spark it a great little car
Last call on the Spark. GM is killing it in 2022 around August.
Have mine sparky 2022 1.4 cvt , in comparation with other small vehicles like picanto i10 and etc sparky is not bad at all , I mean I drove with sparky high roads mountain roads , no problem very smooth and when I need to pass other car and need some acceleration, sparky respond pretty nice , you drive like 90 km - 110 and engine is pretty silenced the only think you can hear is the wind , but overall I really enjoy every moment when I’m driving.
Is the cvt still reliable?
Glad to see a review without all of the American SUV bias, but your Apple bias is showing. You neglect to talk about the LG 4G WiFi hotspot built into all GM cars, and you actively go out of your way to avoid mentioning that this car also supports Android Auto, which is fantastic in its own right.
Do those back seats drop down to expand the size of the hatch ("trunk?"). That would be a must-have for me!
They do
They do. They don’t exactly lay flat, but it does increase the cargo space by a lot
If I end up getting a Spark I would genuinely consider just removing the rear seats entirely
@@AhrkFinTeyyeah it would've been a way better car if they just made it a 2 seater 0:00 and left out the back seat. Would've been almost perfect then for single people and their stuff
Can you do a UTurn with out going out of your Lane...
yes, i have a 2020 model, it really does tight turns i love it, and the steering is electrically assisted which means its really soft
I do want to take a drive in one of the newer ones. I rode in one of the older ones once as an Uber and it was terrible
That is interesting, because the Chevy Spark is ineligible for Uber, and has been for 5 years
Lies, you can't uber in a spark since it only has 2 seats in the back
@@sonicjackalopeproductions3342 I’ve been taking Uber’s for a quite a long time, longer than five years
@@zacharypeery4082 OK, I’m pretty sure that’s what I rode in
I like the spark
An im thinking about getting one
Can u do a Volkswagen beetle
Personally I think the gen 3 had the best looking body, lots of shapes on that body. And yes get the manual, Chevys CVT"s are not that good.
Chevy doesn't have CVTs the only chevy that uses a CVT is the spark and it's a jatco CVT same as nissan
I like it- I’ve got a bad knee.....may be hard to get in & out of🤔
OK guys does a Chevrolet Spark 2021 model have a timing chain or timing belt in it please telmate
Yes it's a timing chain, pretty much every new car has timing chains
Is it weird that I kinda want to buy one and do an LT1 swap on it?
At only 2200 pounds, would be a killer sleeper. I had an 05 two door Focus hatchback that I spent $12k on. Local company in CA called FSWerks modded it for me. Turbo kit, exhaust, new tranny, race clutch, tires...It put down around 240hp/300tq to the wheels with the custom tune and was a blast to drive. Would absolutely smoke Hondas, Scions and those types and could hang with some lower powered V8s up to around 80mph. My exhaust wasn't loud or obnoxious, just looked like a standard Focus. Great sleeper car.
can you review the manual pls :( cuz i am broke and i am goin to buy my first car , i can not buy used one
Sorry for being nosy just wondering did you eventually buy a car ?
@@heididiego3719 covid19 kill my first car
From what I have seen and I don’t care for Chevy either.
This has been the most reliable Chevy product I’ve driven. I’ve seen these get up to 60,000 miles and need nothing more than oil change and tires.
I love the interior and styling it’s sad they don’t make these anymore :(.
Zach, do you mind telling me your size? I’m 6’ 260lbs and am considering this car to use for my daily 30min commute instead of my pickup.
Literally same minus 1 inch of height
@@ShootingCars perfect thank you!
Well no fuck they didn’t have Apple CarPlay 15 years ago it didn’t exist
The dry humor and satire 🤣🤣
A "Price is Right" car!
What I’m getting from most of the reviews is the Chevy spark CVT transmission is a piece of crap. True or false?
Listening to a millennial trying to pretend they’re experts: power windows weren’t standard 15 years ago! Uh... yes they were. Apple car play wasn’t “regular to have” 15 years ago!! Uh....We didn’t even have iPhones 15 years ago.
Nice
Get the manual if you don't want a CVT
They need to get rid of the glossy plastic and go to matte plastic.
9:05 - Lol Chrysler only makes two cars right now! 🤣
just looking
Safety ratings in case Karen in her Explorer runs the red light?
They're actually really safe for their size, I'm pretty sure they've got 10 airbags in that tiny car. Chevy may not make the most reliable stuff but they sure do make some of the safest
Did you NOT see the the 2nd cup holder for the back seat passenger(s) rear of front seat console... SHEEEEESH it's right there. Open your eyes reviewer!!!
I really admire the vehicle's appearance. However, I question its reliability. Regardless how well one takes care of it, how many miles will it last before encountering any serious mechanical issues? 🤔
My girlfriend has on and she beats the living shit outta it running the rpms up to 7 and 8 grand and I do the same and it has no problems handles really good for being really light and small tires and takes about $20 to fill up and she even jumps hers and it still runs like nothing wrong
Someone gonna LS swap this?
I’m five foot nine.....am I too tall for this?
Lmao. You're short. 6' 2" and drive it fine.
This is a great vehicle but get it MANUAL. Yes, buy MANUAL.
I just bought this lol ahah
How does it do in the
highway? Does it take curves well?
A Renee I think the acceleration sucks honestly. I personally don’t think it’s a fast car at all. But than again I could be crazy because I want to drive fast. But driving it in curves I’m not too sure I don’t live in an area that has much curves
@@bernaldulce is it really not that fast? I really want this car but that’s the only thing I was worried about. I’m a new driver btw, the most I’ll do is 80 mph.
Great reviews! Tbh this at 10k seems overpriced lol 😂
as cheap as a mitsubishi mirage, and i can tell you which one i could pick, the mirage is the worst car in the whole entire market
If $10k is “expensive” for a car like this, then you. Haven’t bought a new car in the past 10 years
It honestly sounds like a decent car, but I doubt i’m going to get rid of my 173 hp 04 Impreza for one though
@@viggysmols6387 it's the best car for the $ nowadays esp for the base model.
@@edgaryzen4925yes the base ls is the best one
Just want to say that it's a very big conflict of interest having a Chevy dealership sponsor a review of a Chevy car. Didn't watch the video beyond the first 12 seconds because of that.
This is what people would drive if they really cared about the environment, not an ev
My Honda Civic is bigger than that car and mpg is 30 city, 38 highway 33-34 combined
And more expensive silly man
Well, of course, the civic wont die at 80k miles
And, an OTD Honda Civic with fees will be 3x more. And, there is no evidence that sparks “die” at 80k miles. So much boomer bias in here...
70% of the world uses android phones and he only mentions Apple carplay. Ignores the Android auto button right next to it on the touchscreen. And what's with the random child photo of yourself in the beginning? It's kinda all about you huh
This car Is not made for fat ppl 🤣😅😂
The Cheapest Chevrolet Spark is the LS..
they are just a commuter car
With a name like Spark it wouldn't surprise me if GM has a new version come out in a year or two that is all electric
they already did and that's how it got the name
Also the most dangerous car in America
Why is it the most dangerous car in America
Lies, the LS is cheaper
Less stuff to break 😆. And even the ls has lots on it that I'm never gonna use
Horrible review, bad mood, just honestly bad. Rethink your choices
Agree
Lazy review. Too much time on knobs and not even a look at the rear storage
Android auto is way better lol
Long distance relationship = find another girl
shame the thing will blow up at 80k miles or so. not worth $15k imo.
I'm at 78k on mine so I will let you know, haha. Honestly though I have never had a major problem with my Spark. Also dealers are always discounting them and you can easily pick one up brand new for under 11k dollars here in the states.
@@joesjunkcars6328 bought mine brand new LT fully loaded for 12 grand with all bells and whistles. I have 41 thousand on mine and love the car . Not one single problem with it knock on wood . Great , fun little car to drive . Very happy with the spark.
Evidence? Of course not. Many sparks out there running 150K miles and more. Any idiot can make blanket statements with zero truth or facts
Its quite the opposite. These basic cars will run forever. No electronic, simple engine, good chevy parts. You will drive this forever. I hate cvt transmissions but they will keep this car alive.
Baseless statement. I belong to the Spark FB page...10K members and the car's reliability has been universally praised. One member (Amanda) has a fleet service (all Sparks) and those cars are hitting 250,000 miles each with zero repairs outside of ball joints around 120K. I've owned my Spark for almost 4 years and not a single issue.