2020 Chevy Spark 1LT // review and test drive // 100 rental cars

This is the rental car number 138 and today I'm driving the 2020 Chevy Spark 1LT.

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THE BASICS:

Year: 2020
Make: Chevrolet / Chevy
Model: Spark
Trim: 1LT Automatic (there is a manual model available!)
Extra: n/a
Color: Mosaic Black with Jet Black Cloth interior
Type: 4D Hatchback

HISTORY/BACKGROUND:
This car was originally made by Daewoo Motors in South Korea starting in 1998. Daewoo eventually became GM Daewoo and now GM Korea. But the Spark has been continued though all the corporate mergers and name changes. It's still assembled in South Korea and now is growing in popularity here in the States.

Starting MSRP: Base model starts at $13,220, this is the LT trim level and it retails for around $14,595

HISTORY/BACKGROUND
The Spark is assembled in South Korea. I thought that interesting since Chevy advertises itself as a "american" made vehicle.

UNDER THE HOOD:
Engine: 1.4 liter inline 4-cylinder
Transmission: 2-speed continuously variable transmission with Overdrive
Horsepower: 98 at 6,200
MPG City: 30
MPG Highway: 38
Combined MPG: 33 (EPA's numbers)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9 gallons
Cost for a full tank: Under 26 dollars by me (Chicagoland suburbs in January of 2020).

HANDLING:
Wheels: 15 inch aluminum wheels (tiny)
Turns on a dime. The Spark is a small vehicle with tiny tire. At low speeds if feels like you're driving a golf car. Parking is a breeze. And at high speeds it hugs the roads fairly well....though I felt a bit uncomfortable. The car itself didn't slip, but I did feel that if I pushed it a bit, that the back end might start to slide. But I think that's to be expected, this is not a high performance vehicle.

ACCELERATION:
Horsepower: 98
Acceleration is fine. I had no issues with it, but my daily commuter is something very similar. But if you're driving something with some power, you're definitely going to notice the difference. This is NOT a fast vehicle. If that's what you're looking for, I'd suggest you look elsewhere. This is a low cost, fuel efficient hatchback. And it drives like one.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
This is a very nice vehicle, especially if you're on a strict budget and looking for buy a new car for less than $15,000. It's comfortable, has up to date technology, and drives really well. My biggest concerns is durability, specifically the interior of the vehicle. It looks great new, but the materials feel a bit cheap. And I bet over time they show some serious ware and tear. Honestly, if you looking to buy at this price point, you might consider a used car with only a couple of years of miles on it. You will be able to get something MUCH nicer for this price. But if you must have a new car, well then I think you'll be happy with the Spark. I was.

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