The 2022 Chevy Spark compact hatchback went into production at the GM Changwon plant in South Korea on June 7th, GM Authority has learned.
The new version is very similar to the 2021 Chevy Spark. In fact, it’s difficult to imagine a more subtle changeover in the recent history of the auto industry. The only significant change is that Chevrolet has deleted three exterior colors – Passion Fruit, Toasted Marshmallow and Caribbean Blue – and replaced them with three metallic ones – Crimson, Blue Glow and Nitro Yellow. That’s it.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream City Cars - Q1 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 21 / Q1 20 | Q1 21 | Q1 20 | Q1 21 SHARE | Q1 20 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET SPARK | +23.02% | 11,505 | 9,352 | 62% | 65% |
| MITSUBISHI MIRAGE | +49.20% | 6,932 | 4,646 | 38% | 32% |
| FIAT 500 | -98.78% | 4 | 327 | 0% | 2% |
| TOTAL | +28.73% | 18,441 | 14,325 |
It’s easy to see why GM has filed the Chevy Spark under the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” column. With the demise of the Fiat 500, the mainstream city car segment in the U.S. is now occupied only by the Spark and the Mitsubishi Mirage, and the little Chevy is outselling its Japanese rival by almost two to one. In Q1 of 2021, 11,505 units of the Spark were sold in the U.S., compared with 6,932 units of the Mirage.
The fact that Chevrolet is an American brand and Mitsubishi isn’t is probably significant here, but the Spark has other advantages too. Its engine has an extra 20 horsepower, it has ten airbags while the Mirage has seven, it comes as standard with a seven-inch display screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (an option on the Mitsubishi), and in its most basic form, it is still the cheapest car currently on sale in the United States. It’s priced to start at $14,595, including destination charge, compared with $15,290 for the base-level Mirage.
As GM Authority has exclusively reported, landed (or on-the-ground) inventory at Chevy dealerships was running at just 26 days at the end of April this year. This is less than half the 60 days considered optimal in the U.S. auto industry, and suggests that demand is exceeding supply.
Every Chevy Spark is powered by GM’s 1.4L I4 LV7 Ecotec gasoline engine, which produces 98 horsepower and 94 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels through either a five-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
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But…..but……we haven’t had a “First Look” at the 2021 colors yet!
Its such a shame that any car made for the USA is made overseas.
Well, if you feel that way, then thank a union member.
Wish they would update the exterior with a slightly more modern look. I think headlights/tails with some cheap LED strips would actually do the car some justice. Maybe a slight power bump and call it a day. Great car for 16 year olds and old farts.
They just updated it a couple years ago.
I prefer “city car” to “compact.” Even “subcompact” is too much: the Spark is smaller than the Versa or the late Sonic, Fiesta, and Fit. It’s a great size for crowded cities. Unfortunately, at 6’4″ I can’t fit behind the wheel.
I’m “only” 6-1, and fit okay, but the edge of the ever-present console storage box chops into my right shin. My brother’s wife has one, and it is a total hoot to drive; a whole lot of fun!
Yeah, I’m 6’1″ also and didn’t have any issue. Tons of headroom, but yeah the console is just like in any car, but surprisingly good for one so small.
I can’t believe you invested in a new spark instead of building a downsized bolt! The spark ev was awesome. It’s big shortcoming was the 82 miles of range. A spark sized bolt with 150 miles of range would only have the mini ev as competition.
EVs cost a lot of money and hardly anyone buys them. Investing in cars people actually buy is good business sense.
I would have loved a spark ev with 150miles of range! At 20k , would be decent. And they don’t need to go back to the drawing board since they used to make one.. fast charging and batterie temperature regulated by prestone. Guessing I am asking too much 😉
For that kind of range, they would never be able to sell it for $20k. That’s only slightly above the price of a new Spark 2LT.
Just pick up a Bolt that’s been on the lot for over a year and you’ll be pretty close to that price.
I just found a 2021 for $25k at a lot near me. Just a couple of months ago they were selling a 2020 for $22k.
Lol ! It is amazingly a cute cool little car I bought mine about a year ago to be almost exact ! I’m totally happy with my dingle berry it doesn’t let me down I got mine at 6000 miles it’s a 2019 yup it’s basic yet cZual handsome I’ve got now 18 no 19000 miles on its a perfect little computer from Watsonville t o green field about the total cost I don’t even want to go there !
I want the Spark to get axe and replace it into crossover
I have a 2016 Spark. It is a lot of fun 2 drive. It had been 18 yrs since I owned a car. Took city buses 4 all those yrs. Ugh!! I saved & saved 4 the past 3 yrs & bought the car last Sept. OUTRIGHT. All ready have put 8900 miles on it!! Wow!! Very tired!! Ha ha lol 😂 It only had 40,000. miles at purchase. It wasnt the car I was looking 4 but after 205 days on & off buses searching at every car dealer, (literally) within a 25 mile radius in all directions, I settled 4 this little Spark. It came with a few issues but they got taken care off. Great gas mileage & it gets me where I need 2 go. 🚙🚦😊
Go Spark.🚙🚦😊👍
When we get back chevy in india
Proud owner of a 2014 model. She’s the best little car I’ve ever driven. I’ll keep her until the wheels fall off as she’s cheap to fix and drive. To the comment above…my hubby is 6’4, he fits but he does get a little cramped after too long.
Me too!!! ……..and I love my lime green 2014 Spark……I get laughed at sometimes, but it’s fun & cheap to drive.
I recently purchased a used 2016 Spark EV with 11K miles for $11K and absolutely love it. I agree with others with the recent improvements to battery tech a new version of the Spark EV could easily get 150 mile range and cost $25K or less before incentives. Now with the warm weather I routinely see 90 to over 100 miles of range without depleting the batteries completely and I don’t drive it like it can’t go over 50, with 140hp and 327 ft lbs of torque it’s tons of fun. My 2004 GTO w/6sp is now my weekend, cruise night car whilst the EV handles all the short trips and errands we do now. I’m 6′ and there is plenty of room for me and my 6′ still growing grandsons. The Spark, while inexpensive, is a solid city car in the same vane as the mini coopers etc.