Chevy Spark Sales Collapse 44.8 Percent To 1,700 Units In April 2017

Cumulative Chevrolet Spark sales decreased in the United States and increased in Canada during April 2017.

Chevrolet Spark  Sales – April 2017 – United States

Chevrolet Spark deliveries in the United States totaled 1,700 units in April 2017, a decrease of 44.8 percent compared to 3,082 units sold in April 2016. In the first four months of 2017, sales of the city car have increased 7.3 percent to 8,840 units.

Sales Numbers - Chevrolet Spark -April 2017 - United States

Chevrolet Spark Sales – April 2017 – Canada

In Canada, the Spark recorded 474 deliveries in April 2017, an increase of 64 percent compared to 289 units in April 2016. In the first four months of the year, Spark sales have increased 44.4 percent to 1,027 units in Canada.

Sales Numbers - Chevrolet Spark - April 2017 - Canada

The GM Authority Take

After an impressive sales performance during the first quarter of 2017 (including January, February and March), the Spark’s notable sales drop in April deliveries appears to be the latest victim in the ongoing market shift from cars to crossovers.

2017 Chevy Spark Activ

The Spark received several updates and changes for the 2017 model year, one of which is the addition of the Spark Activ equipment group that gives the city car a slightly more rugged, crossover-like appearance along with a somewhat higher ride height. We believe that the addition of the Spark Activ trim level has increased interest in the Spark, thereby translating to even higher sales in the near future. The Chevrolet Spark Activ launched in the first quarter of 2017. For the 2018 model year, the Spark only sees one single change.

Reporting by Francisco (Frankie) Cruz. GM Authority Take analysis by Alex Luft.