Aug 08, 2008 05:01 PM
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The Chevrolet Spark offers a host of features that combine with its
handsome, sturdy, and solid good looks to give it an edge in the
market. This Hatchback has a new and improved body design and all the
space that you would want for your family.
This car could compete in
the same segment as that which is currently dominated by the Maruti
Alto, Zen, Wagon R, Swift, Hyundai Santro, and Tata Indica.
Spark could very well be the next BIG
story in the automobile industry as it tries to capture Indian hearts
and Indian roads with its roguishly striking design and its
easy-to-maneuver compact styling. Spark also brings with it the variety
of color, so that your car remains different and one among the few.
The city-drivability of Spark is extremely comfortable due to its
compact size, agility, and easy handling. It has a 4.6 wall-to-wall
turning radius that may cause a problem during sharp turns, but its
compact size will allow you to park in constrained spaces. The front
McPherson struts suspension and the rear torsion beam axle suspension
provide you with a smooth ride even on bumpy Indian roads. The Spark
has a top speed of 155-157 kph and due to its heavy weight the car is
steady even at high speeds. It can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 16
seconds.
It comes with a Siemens EMS to monitor emissions, which allows it to burn fuel more efficiently.
It gives you the option of a large boot space of 170 liters, which you can
increase to 845 liters if you fold the rear seats. The boot provides a
low loading platform and is protected by the boot lining from the upper
part of the rear bumper.
It has a very soft yet bold look. It has very smooth
and prominent etches that define its hood in a blunt shaped V
that makes the car look like it is smiling. The poached-egg-shaped
headlights are prominently placed on either side of this hood. The
front bumper and grill present a look of solidarity. The symbol of
Chevrolet is centralized in the front of the hood.
Highlighted wheel arches and
structured sides of the car divide it prominently, giving it a
futuristic and streamlined appearance. The round rear lamp is
distinctive and completes this car's overall attractive and purposeful
looks.
It comes with power steering and remote adjustable rear view mirrors for
the driver, and also electronically adjustable rear view mirrors for
the co-driver. Some other features that you have the option to choose
from are height-adjustable seats for driver, ABS brakes, airbags, child
seat tether anchorage provisions, and alloy wheels.
Fuel Ecocomy:
13/18 kmpl(city/highway)(Estimated values may differ under various conditions.)
Available Engines:
1.0L S-TEC In-line 4, 63 bhp petrol
Available Transmissions:
5-speed Manual Transmission(MT)
Highlights
Handsome, sturdy, and solid good looks to give it an edge in the market.
The city-drivability of Spark is extremely comfortable due to its compact size, agility, and easy handling.
Accelerates from 0-100 kph in 14 seconds.
The good news is
The new cars
buyers will have a reason to smile as Spark will come at a special
price for a limited period. The car will be available at a starting
price of Rs 2.66 lakh for a limited period.
The limited offer
is the result of improved localization and the last date is yet to be
decided. The ‘winker’ which is very popular among the younger crowd has
sold more 20 lakh units in more than 100 markets across the world over
last few years and has also won the "Best Value 2008" award for cars
this year.
So all new car buyers this is the best time to buy one. Hurry up! before the limited offer closes.
Pros
Roguishly striking design and easy-to-maneuver compact styling.
Siemens EMS to monitor emissions, which allow it to burn fuel more efficiently thereby giving a better mileage.
Large boot space of 170 litres.
Cons
Instrument pod is placed in the center of the dashboard, which might make it difficult for the driver.
