Sneak Peak - 2013 Spark Details

There’s a new Chevrolet coming to North America in 2012: the Spark. It will be a five-door hatch and the smallest member of Chevrolet’s family of cars, all while bringing style, roominess and versatility to a segment of extremely fuel-efficient vehicles. Spark will provide great efficiency, and its trim size makes it very agile in all kinds of driving conditions while still feeling substantial on the open road.

The Chevrolet Spark Z-Spec concept, introduced at the 2010 SEMA Show, made its Canadian debut at the Montreal Auto Show.  The Z-Spec concept magnifies the sporty appearance, stance and driving experience of the upcoming new car with a racing-inspired ground effects kit, rear spoiler, larger wheels and more. The Z-Spec concept demonstrates a cohesive design with a family of factory-engineered accessories and the best of the aftermarket under a single theme.

“The Chevrolet Spark will cause people to rethink their perceptions of what a small car can be – particularly when it comes to design and performance,” said Paul Arnone, lead designer. “The Spark Z-Spec concept incorporates a blend of Chevrolet-designed exterior and interior enhancements, and wheels by BBS, a proven leader.”

The Spark Z-Spec concept incorporates a blend of Chevrolet-designed exterior and interior enhancements, and wheels by BBS, a proven leader.” A sporty four-passenger, five-door hatch updated for Canadian consumers, Spark is designed to excite first-time buyers and city dwellers with its bold styling and colours, affordability, the safety of 10 standard air bags, fuel efficiency and maneuverability. 

Though compact, Spark offers more passenger and cargo room than other mini cars such as the Fiat 500, Smartfortwo and the Scion iQ. Equipped with the 1.2L four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, Spark will offer competitive fuel efficiency.  

Exterior:

• LCP Tangerine Metallic Orange color
• Custom Z-Spec “Icy White” metallic mirror caps with hydrographics
• High-flow grille with body-color surround trim
• Grill inserts and exterior trim in satin black
• BBS 17-inch wheels painted “Icy White” Metallic
• Polished exhaust outlet

Interior:

• Custom LCP Tangerine Metallic-painted trim components with die-cut Z-Spec-inspired door graphics
• Leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel with Z-Spec badge
• Recaro leather trimmed front racing-inspired seats
• Custom Z-Spec embroidered front and rear floor mats
• Custom machined billet aluminum shift knob and leather-wrapped shift boot with orange accent stitch
• Alloy pedal covers