Chevrolet Spark Sales Increase 146 Percent To 3,714 Units In November 2017

Chevrolet Spark sales increased in the United States in Canada in November 2017.

Chevrolet Spark Sales - November 2017 - United States

In the United States, Chevrolet Spark deliveries totaled 3,714 units in November 2017, an increase of about 146 percent compared to 1,507 units sold in November 2016. The figures represent the Spark's best-ever November sales performance.

In the first eleven months of the year, Spark sales decreased about 38 percent to 19,510 units.

Chevrolet Spark Sales - November 2017 - Canada

In Canada, Chevrolet Spark deliveries totaled 343 units in November 2017, an increase of about 35 percent compared to 254 units sold in November 2016. The figures represent the Spark's best-ever November sales performance.

In the first eleven months of the year, Spark sales increased about 8 percent to 3,738 units.

The GM Authority Take

After seeing significant decreases in sales volume beginning in April (as a result of a recall and stop-sale associated with the passenger airbag), Spark sales rebounded significantly in November, delivering the model’s best-ever November sales performance in both the U.S. and Canada.

We attribute the Spark’s stellar November sales performance to increased fleet sales. Chevy Spark November 2017 incentives consisted of the following two offers – a $500 bonus cash offer and a 0 percent finance APR for 72 months.

Sales of the city car will be significantly lower in 2017 than in previous years as a result of the ongoing shift in consumer purchase dynamics that has consumers purchasing more CUVs/SUVs at the expense of other vehicle types, such as sedans and hatchbacks.

About Chevrolet Spark

The Chevrolet Spark is a mini car (A segment) sold as a five-door hatchback in North America. A sedan variant was planned for the Indian market, where it was to be called the Chevrolet Essentia, but the vehicle never made it to production. The Spark slots beneath the Chevrolet Sonic as the most affordable Chevrolet vehicle.

The first-generation Spark ran from the 2010-2015 model years and was based on the Gamma 2 platform. The second-generation model was introduced for the 2016 model year and was based on the same platform. The architecture is also used by the Chevrolet Sonic/Aveo, Chevrolet Trax as well as the Buick Encore.

The Spark received several updates and changes for the 2017 model year, one of which was 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. For the 2018 model year, the Spark sees only one change.

The model plays an important role in the Chevrolet lineup, since it attracts customers at a lower price point than the Sonic, thereby bringing in new buyers to the Chevrolet brand. The model also plays an important role in various developing markets such as the Central and South America, the Caribbean, and India (prior to Chevrolet’s withdrawal from the Indian market). The vehicle was sold in Europe as the Opel Karl and Vauxhall Viva.

The Chevrolet Spark is built at the GM Changwon factory in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do operated by GM Korea.

About The Numbers

• All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Spark November 2016 sales
• In the United States, there were 25 selling days in November 2017 and 25 selling days in November 2016
• In Canada, there were 26 selling days in November 2017 and 26 selling days in November 2016