Tuesday, May 8, 2012

chevrolet spark 2013 review

Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark mini-car presented at Los Angeles International Auto Show 2011 is the only car in its segment to offer a seven-inch color touch screen, smartphone capable of radio-based navigation and communication media contacts to call free hand.
A sporty four-seater, five door on the door for American and Canadian consumers, Chevrolet Spark is designed to excite first time buyers and people of the city with its bold style and color, accessibility, safety airbag 10 standards, fuel economy and maneuverability.
Although compact, the Chevrolet Spark offers more cargo space for passengers and other mini-cars like the Fiat 500, Smart Fortwo and iQ theScion. Equipped with the 1.2L four-cylinder five-speed manual gearbox, the Chevrolet Spark offers a competitive fuel.
Chevrolet MyLink exclusive information and entertainment system, connectivity offering personalized Pandora Internet radio and Stitcher will be offered on 1LT and 2LT models like the Chevrolet Spark goes on sale in the United States and Canada in mid 2012.
In MyLink, Chevrolet Spark is the only car in its segment to offer the added value of a powertrain warranty of five years, 100,000 miles, and security of OnStar.
"Spark is for buyers who want more than a small car" nice "- they want a machine that can be personalized, dynamic and elegant, and offers excellent value for money," said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing global strategy."Spark of Foreign Affairs and bright interior colors make a fashion statement, but it is also convenient, secure, easy to use and very efficient fuel."
The original version of the spark is already on sale in Europe, Asia, Australia, Mexico and South America, where he received several awards for style and safety.
Designed for those who live large and noisy
Like the Cruze helped to strengthen the position of the small car segment with its Chevrolet value than expected, the Chevrolet Spark was designed to challenge preconceived notions of how a low-cost mini car can see, feel and address.
While the Chevrolet Spark looks like a three-door, designers cleverly disguised rear doors, handles the integration of the C-pillar area. The technique gives shine to your four-door sport without sacrificing comfort and convenience. An integrated spoiler on the hatch door Spark improves the dynamic, improving the aerodynamics of the car for fuel efficiency.
Wheels at the corners, the location of the Chevrolet Spark is enriched by 15-inch alloy wheels. Other exterior enhancements include a new front fascia and grille and rear fascia, headlights and rear lights and modified. Also redesigned exterior mirrors improve the aerodynamics.
Features include high per panel molding rocker chrome trim details the waist and tailgate handle, exhaust cut-through and poke around the fog lamps.
They draw attention to the exterior finishes include salsa, jalapeno, lemonade, colored denim, pink and techno and traditional as a gray area, Granite Black, Ice Silver and white dome.
Inside, the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, including the 1LT and 2LT models offers a seven-inch color display touch. With MyLink, buyers may start to take their own music libraries in the vehicle and use their smart phones and Bluetooth connectivity for access both Pandora and Stitcher Internet radio and navigation. When the vehicle is stationary, the owners are able to project video and personal photo albums, even on the screen.
SiriusXM satellite radio is also available in power levels of models.
"This level of connectivity and infotainment was unknown in this segment, so far," said Perry. "We know that buyers do not want to take on customizing just because driving a smaller car."
Window air conditioning and power are standard across the spark line. Interior color-coordinated to have a lower instrument panel - with a range of motion that is inspired by - and the lowest in the center console for maximum visibility and storage. Inlays on the door panel and a touch of quality tools, such as ice blue ambient lighting, and models through the pockets in the doors and dashboard.Heated leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel are included in the 2LT.
Propulsion system fuel consumption saves money,
In the United States and Canada, the Chevrolet Spark will be powered by a 1.2L dual overhead cam four-cylinder with variable valve timing that produces approximately 85 power (63 kW). It is coupled to a five-speed manual and competitive fuel economy of the city motorway. A four-speed automatic transmission is also available.
The dual overhead cam 1.2L was developed using the best practices of technical centers of GM Powertrain.
Combines competitive performance with the most sophisticated technologies, such as double continuous variable cam progressive, electronically controlled thermostat and low-friction engine oil to give customers an engine that is m aintenance low, low emissions and excellent fuel economy.
Ride and handling
Spark of the body-frame integral structure is poor and difficult for the driving dynamics. The electric power steering, MacPherson front suspension and anti-lock braking systems have been designed to offer handling characteristics tight and adjusted to connect to the best the driver with the road and to ensure overall stability of the debt. StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard.
Spark is equipped with ventilated front discs and rear drum brakes with pads to stop low compression for superior performance and good pedal feel. Tyres with low rolling resistance with a tread pattern composed of silica and revised a solid feel and location of fuel consumption.
Security features include 10 airbags
Chevrolet Spark has been designed keeping in mind the safety of the occupants, and has won awards for safety in Europe and Korea.
The safe design begins with a structure composed of 60 percent high-strength steel.
Apart from avoiding the accident of technologies such as StabiliTrak and ABS, the Spark is equipped with 10 standard airbags, including driver and front passenger knee airbags to reduce the risk of leg injuries in frontal impacts. Dual function front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags that stretch along the front and rear rows of seats are standard.
Safety technology includes a rollover sensing system, three-point belts in all seats for four, seatbelt pre-tensioners in the front seat driver and passenger airbags, LATCH system for securing the seat, pedals, removable, adjustable headrests and steering column collapsible.
Chevrolet Spark is also provided with security of OnStar, which uses GPS technology and mobile phone to automatically call for help in case of accident.

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