The Benefits of Owning a Chevy Spark

2013 Chevy Spark

Sure, you think the Spark gets great mileage, but you’re not convinced. It doesn’t help that you’re friends and family are telling you to ‘upgrade’ to something bigger, like the Malibu, either. Your best friend tells you that your little Spark will get creamed by the bigger machines on the road. Your Dad is telling you that you’ll be making up the cheap price with excessive overhead costs. And your Mom doesn’t think such a small car can be comfortable.

Let’s arm you with some facts. Chevy has crafted the perfect city car with the Spark. Even if you don’t plan on spending all of your time in urban areas, the Spark has the kick and handling to run with the pack on the highway.

Here are some of the advantages to owning a Spark.

Low Fuel Economy

With an average fuel economy of 32 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the, the 2013 Spark is the antithesis to the large gas guzzling SUVs that have hogged the road for the last ten years. The Spark’s 1.2L engine provides this low fuel consumption, but still has a surprising kick to it.

Strong Safety

The Spark comes equipped with a set of 10 airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and brake assist. Hill Start Assist helps manual transmission drivers get going with ease, without worry about hitting the guy behind them.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Chevy engineers have made sure that you’re not paying the difference for the low $13,000 price tag in maintenance costs. Here are some of advancements in the Spark that will help to keep you out of the shop longer.

• A timing chain, rather than a timing belt, means you don’t have to worry about a costly replacement.
• Spark plugs that will last on average 100,000 miles.
• Overall longer intervals between scheduled maintenance.

Plenty of Space and Features

The Spark has room for four occupants, comfortably seating two adults in the front and two in the back. The back seat also provides a surprising amount of legroom, despite the Spark’s overall size. The Spark also has a maximum cargo capacity of 31.2 cubic feet, more than the rest of its class.