GM Announces Pricing for 2013 Chevrolet Spark

[FenwickHockey65]

2013 Spark Packs Technology and Features into Small Price
Mini car comes in three trim levels starting at $12,995 including destination
General Motors

April 5, 2012

DETROIT – Chevrolet is taking the guesswork out of the car-buying process with a new, simpler approach to pricing and packaging for the 2013 Spark. When the mini car goes on sale later this year, Spark will be available in three well-equipped trim levels starting at $12,995 including destination.

Spark is a sporty, fuel-efficient, four-passenger, five-door hatch designed to excite first-time car buyers and city dwellers with bold styling, attention-grabbing colors – including Salsa, Jalapeno, Denim, Lemonade and Techno Pink – engaging driving dynamics, the personalized connectivity of MyLink, and the safety of 10 standard air bags.

Spark also offers more passenger and cargo room than other mini cars such as the Fiat 500, Smartfortwo and Scion IQ.

“With the Spark Chevrolet has the opportunity to connect with a new generation of car buyers who expect more from every product they purchase,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Global Marketing. “So we wanted to make the process of choosing a Spark as simple as possible by reducing the number of stand-alone options and providing more standard content to each trim level at a competitive price.”

Spark LS starting at $12,995 includes:

• Standard 1.2L Ecotec engine and five-speed manual transmission
• Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, rear window wiper, auxiliary input jack, outside temperature display and trip computer
• 15-inch alloy wheels
• 60/40 split flip-and-fold rear seat
• Comprehensive safety package including 10 air bags, electronic stability control with traction control and brake assist
• OnStar Directions & Connections plan standard with six-month introductory subscription

Spark 1LT starting at $14,495 includes LS standard content and adds:

• Standard 7-inch color touch radio with Chevrolet MyLink, Bluetooth connectivity for select phones, steering wheel audio controls, USB port and Sirius XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
• Other standard convenience features include power door locks with remote keyless entry, theft deterent system, outside power mirrors, floor mats, visor mirrors, and cruise control

Spark 2LT starting at $15,795 includes all 1LT standard content and adds:

• Unique 15-inch alloy wheels
• Fog lamps
• Exterior appearance enhancements including silver painted roof rails; chrome lift gate handle, exhaust outlet and beltline molding; body-color lower rocker molding; front and rear body-color sport fascias with unique front upper and lower grille inserts
• On the interior, leatherette seats and heated front seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel

A 4-speed automatic transmission is available on all models for $925. The only other available options include an engine block heater for $75 and Black Granite paint for $195.

Chevrolet MyLink in the Spark will include Pandora internet radio and Stitcher Smart Radio apps. Later in the model year, the recently introduced GogoLink – an embedded smartphone application that delivers full-function navigation including live traffic updates – will be available. Pricing for GogoLink will be announced later.

Spark is the only car in its segment to provide the added value of a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and the safety and security of OnStar.

[camaro-dreamer]

I have two questions. First, are there any fuel economy numbers yet? Second, will this car be built in North America or South Korea?

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by camaro-dreamer

I have two questions. First, are there any fuel economy numbers yet? Second, will this car be built in North America or South Korea?

No FE numbers, but I would expect around 40.

And South Korea.

[TOMS1SS]

I'd be interested if the 1.4L Ecotech was an option.... I say that because I think the Sonic is over priced and I need to be considering a DD replacement after this year. I've 65,000 miles on the Fiesta 16 months in...

[drummer5679]

Originally Posted by camaro-dreamer

will this car be built in North America or South Korea?

like you had to ask, look at it and look at the price. This car might as well have south korea painted on the hood.

[ROBOSSRS]

Good grief give me a Chevy Vega.

[Stew]

ewwwwwwwwww

[SleepWarz]

look! Rollerskates!

[DGthe3]

too much headlight, not enough car

[truth411]

Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

I'd be interested if the 1.4L Ecotech was an option.... I say that because I think the Sonic is over priced and I need to be considering a DD replacement after this year. I've 65,000 miles on the Fiesta 16 months in...

WTF!!! 65,000 miles in only 16 months!!! What the heck are you doing? Is that even possible for someone thats not a truck driver?

[Captain Awesome]

Rumor has it the highway mileage on these will be lower than on larger cars because the body is too short to allow adequate air flow. Except the city numbers to be higher, but overall the majority of miles driven in the USA are highway miles, so you may want to consider a bigger vehicle.

[TOMS1SS]

Originally Posted by truth411

WTF!!! 65,000 miles in only 16 months!!! What the heck are you doing? Is that even possible for someone thats not a truck driver?

I drive anywhere from 4,000 to 5,000 miles a month on company travel. Thankfully I get mileage reimbursement, its already paid for my Fiesta. But to elaborate, my area includes Arizona, California and Nevada. I had New Mexico for half a year too, don't forget the states out here are HUGE!

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Rumor has it the highway mileage on these will be lower than on larger cars because the body is too short to allow adequate air flow. Except the city numbers to be higher, but overall the majority of miles driven in the USA are highway miles, so you may want to consider a bigger vehicle.

Square back hatches like this and the Sonic aren't very aerodynamic. So I also don't expect it to do significantly better on the highway.

Look for this to be a city car as much for the size (parking etc.) as city FE.

From what I've heard it has decent room and drives pretty well for a car this size.

[TOMS1SS]

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Rumor has it the highway mileage on these will be lower than on larger cars because the body is too short to allow adequate air flow. Except the city numbers to be higher, but overall the majority of miles driven in the USA are highway miles, so you may want to consider a bigger vehicle.

Probably has more to do with that underpowered and undersized engine being labored by high RPM at highway speeds. More RPM means more gas consumed. I'm pretty sure the IQ has that problem already, that's why these city cars are a tough sell.