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Chevrolet Spark Activ Tipped For U.S. Introduction?

It seems like Chevrolet is keen on expanding the Spark family. AutoGuide reports the Chevrolet Spark Activ has been registered with the California Air Resources Board, meaning it’s more than likely the vehicle will be introduced in the United States.

The Spark Activ, otherwise known as the Beat Activ, is an Indian vehicle introduced with basic off-road capability and beefed up looks from the cutesy subcompact car. Or, as Chevrolet puts it, a “soft-roader” with “expressive design language.”

2016 Chevrolet Beat Activ Exterior 002

It’s still cutesy, but plastic cladding gives off the impression of off-road capabilities along with some fun graphics on the side of the vehicle.

The documents submitted to the CARB state the Spark Activ will use the same 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine, making 98 hp and 94 lb-ft of torque. Hardly off-road ready, but we think a Spark Activ could find its niche for first time Chevrolet buyers.

Would you like to see the Spark Activ reach American shores? Talk to us below.

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  1. This could spawn a whole new series of YouTube videos of Spark Activ attempting to do off-road things. It will be popular because the failures and successes would be equally awesome to watch.

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  2. Wouldn’t be a bad addition to the Vauxhall & Opel ranges in Europe, ether as a Viva/Karl or a model in it’s own right sitting below Mokka.

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  3. Hope it gets here.

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  4. It is going to happen. It is already loaded up in the gm global configurator, you just can’t spec one out and queue it up yet. My guess is production online within 3 months.

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  5. Given the current desire for cute utes and crossovers, it may be worthwhile. I would rather see development of the Cruze with all wheel drive derivatives of a wagon, mini pickup and coupe.

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