Consumer Reports Reviews the Chevrolet Spark
The Chevrolet Spark is a 4-door hatchback offered in a 5dr HB Man LS, 5dr HB Auto LS, 5dr HB Auto 1LT, 5dr HB Man 1LT, 5dr HB Man 2LT and 5dr HB Auto 2LT. The powertrains include 1.2-liter 4 (84 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 28 mpg city to 37 mpg highway. The Spark uses Regular fuel.
Competing models include Kia Rio , Honda Fit, Scion xD and Mazda2.
Last Model Reviewed: 2013
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