After the first full year of the completely-overhauled second-generation Spark on the market, the city car receives color and equipment group updates for the 2017 model year.
With just one exception, all of the changes to the 2017 Chevy Spark revolve around its exterior color palette — with five colors being replaced by five new ones.
Deleted Colors
- Electric Blue exterior color
- Salsa exterior color
- Lime exterior color
- Black Granite exterior color
- Titanium exterior color
New Colors
- Red Hot exterior color
- Mosaic Black exterior color
- Nightfall Gray exterior color
- Brimstone exterior color (Late availability)
- Mint exterior color (Late availability)
What’s more, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark also deletes the Solar Red Package, which consisted of:
- Solar Red interior trim kit
- Jet Black/Mirage cloth seats
- Painted surround grille
- 15″ aluminum wheels
Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes to the 2017 Chevy Spark:
Deletions
- (G54) Electric Blue exterior color
- (G6E) Salsa exterior color
- (G6F) Lime exterior color
- (GAR) Black Granite exterior color
- (GYV) Titanium exterior color
- (WFP) Solar Red Package:
- (WSF) Solar Red Interior Trim Kit
- (H89) Jet Black/Mirage cloth
- (TL4) painted surround grille
- (5PH) 15″ aluminum wheels
New Features
- (GG2) Red Hot exterior color
- (GB0) Mosaic Black exterior color
- (GK2) Nightfall Gray exterior color
- (GN6) Brimstone exterior color (Currently not available to order. Late availability.)
- (GP9) Mint exterior color (Currently not available to order. Late availability.)
The lower roof height of the 2017 Spark reduces the characteristic upright look of many mini-cars, while a “shrink-wrapped” body – with the wheels pushed to the edges of the fenders – contribute to a more substantial, firmly-planted, and confident presence.
An evolution of Chevrolet’s signature dual-port grille is flanked by large, elliptical headlamps that sweep back into the front fenders. The headlamps have a highly detailed appearance that contribute to the Spark’s more sophisticated design.
“In short, the Spark has grown up,” says Michael Simcoe, GMIO vice president of design. “It retains a youthful flair, but it’s a more refined design that reflects the maturation of the global mini-car market and customers’ desires for richly styled and highly contented choices.”
A palette of bold exterior colors remains, with five new colors – Mosaic Black, Red Hot, Nightfall Gray, Brimstone, and Mint – added to the mix, depending on the market.
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark is available as a five-door hatchback.Â
A more rugged variant called Beat Activ was announced in 2016, along with a four-door sedan variant called Essentia. To note, the Spark is sold as the Chevrolet Beat in India.
Inside, designers matched the lowered roof height by adjusting the hip-point dimensions for the seats, maintaining the ample headroom of the previous model and offering comparable spaciousness with a more engaging driving position.
“In addition to maintaining the Spark’s signature roominess, the new seating position contributes to its more sophisticated driving experience,” Simcoe says. “You have a greater feeling of sitting in the seats rather than on them.”
There’s also a more sophisticated look and feel to the interior, thanks to upgraded materials and greater attention to detail, including everything from the higher-quality fabrics to higher-density seat foam that enhance comfort and durability.
2017 Chevrolet Spark Exterior Colors
The 2017 Chevy Spark is available in these 10 exterior colors:
- Summit Ice (Metallic)
- Summit White
- Mosaic Black (Metallic, new for 2017)
- Red Hot (new for 2017)
- Nightfall Gray (Metallic, new for 2017)
- Brimstone (late availability, new for 2017)
- Mint (late availability, new for 2017)
- Kalamata (Metallic)
- Toasted Marshmallow (Metallic)
- Splash (Metallic)
2017 Chevrolet Spark Interior Color Combinations
The 2017 Chevy Spark is available in these 5Â interior color combinations:
- Jet Black / Jet Black
- Jet Black / Piano Black trim
- Jet Black / Blue trim
- Jet Black / White trim
- Jet Black / Beige Trim
The cabin of the 2017 Spark is not only of a higher quality, but it also is a more contemporary environment thanks to an all-new instrument panel design – with an advanced LCD display – and a prominent “center stack” for the infotainment and climate system controls. The Spark’s signature color-matched instrument panel décors are updated with this new model and the previously-round air outlets are now trapezoidal, adding to the more contemporary design.
The Spark’s all-new MyLink radio features a capacitive-touch color display, with a simple and intuitive icon-based interface similar to what most customers are used to with their smartphone and other electronic devices. And like a smartphone, the capacitive-touch display allows them to swipe, pinch and perform other similar gestures for quick, easy operation.
New volume control and other physical buttons reduce complexity and enhance the system’s intuitiveness.
New for the second-generation Spark, Chevrolet’s new MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen gives owners a smart and simple way to access Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Each system builds off of the features smartphone users rely on most, with many controlled via voice commands through a button on the steering wheel. That helps drivers spend more time with eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes WhatsApp, Skype, Google Play Music, Spotify, and podcast players. A full list of supported apps is available at Android.com/auto.
Apple CarPlay puts iPhone features on the vehicle’s display in a smart, simple manner, allowing drivers to make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple CarPlay-supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible third-party apps.
Using either application is simple. A “Projection” icon on the MyLink screen is visible when a phone is not connected and changes to indicate CarPlay or Android Auto when a compatible phone is connected via a USB. Android Auto requires a phone running the Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system or above, while Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or later.
Engine
The 2017 Spark is powered by GM’s-new 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine (production code LV7) that is part of GM’s new, global family of Ecotec small-displacement engines. It offers an estimated 98 horsepower (73 kW) – a 16-percent increase over the previous model.
Engineered to deliver strong performance with excellent efficiency, the new Ecotec engine family represents a clean-sheet design and engineering process, leveraging the diverse experience of GM’s global resources.
“The new Ecotec architecture represents the most advanced and efficient family of small-car gas engines in GM’s history,” said Tom Sutter, global chief engineer. “Along with performance and efficiency targets, we’ve also aimed for segment-challenging refinement with low noise and vibration – and we’ve hit the bulls-eye.”
Spark’s new 1.4L features an aluminum cylinder block and head, which helps reduce the vehicle’s overall mass to enhance performance and efficiency. The cylinder head also incorporates an integrated exhaust manifold, which further reduces weight – an attribute that contributes to increased vehicle efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance, for a more responsive driving experience.
Engine efficiency is also enhanced through reduced friction, including low-friction piston rings, a low-friction camshaft drive and a low-friction oil pump.
Transmissions
The 2017Â Chevy Spark offers a choice of two transmissions:
- 5-speed manual (production code MR7) is standard
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (production code MR8) is available
Drivetrain
Like all units of the second-generation Spark, the 2017Â Chevy Spark is available exclusively in front-wheel-drive.
The first-generation Spark EV continued to be available for the 2016 model year. However, the second-generation Spark did receive an electric variant. Instead, that segment is being filled by the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
The 2017Â Chevy Spark has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of:
- Manual transmission: 30 MPG city and 41 MPG highway
- CVT transmission: 31 MPG city and 41 MPG highway
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark builds on the previous model’s reputation for delivering excellent passenger safety in the mini-car segment. In fact, in the United States, the 2015 Spark was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
A stronger body structure is at the core of the new Spark’s safety prowess. It’s complemented by a wider array of passive and active safety features. Ten standard air bags include driver/front passenger knee air bags, roof rail side air bags and seat-mounted thorax/pelvic air bags. A rollover sensing and protection system is also offered.
Additionally, new active safety features can help drivers avoid collisions through camera-based technology that provides alerts to possible collision threats, including Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning.
A rear-vision camera system is standard and rear park assist is offered.
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark uses GM’s new G2XX platform, which is the successor to GM’s Gamma 2 platform.
G2XX is shared with the following vehicles:
- Opel Karl
- Vauxhall Viva
- Second-generation Chevrolet Sonic/Aveo
- Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark is produced with globally-sourced parts at GM’s award-winning Changwon, South Korea, assembly facility.
The second-generation, 2016 Chevrolet Spark was unveiled at the 2015 New York International Auto Show in April 2015. The 2017 Spark did not have an official reveal, instead being slip-streamed into the market.
The 2017 Chevy Spark is expected to launch across North America in the third quarter 2016, followed by other global markets served by the Chevrolet brand.
Download the 2017 Chevy Spark order guide (in PDF file format).
2017 Chevy Spark trim levels and starting prices for the United States are currently not available.
Model Year | Brand | Model | Trim Level | Starting MSRP (USD) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | Chevrolet | Spark | LS Manual | TBA |
2017 | Chevrolet | Spark | LS Automatic | TBA |
2017 | Chevrolet | Spark | 1LT Manual | TBA |
2017 | Chevrolet | Spark | 1LT Automatic | TBA |
2017 | Chevrolet | Spark | 2LT Manual | TBA |
2017 | Chevrolet | Spark | 2LT Automatic | TBA |
Starting MSRPs include a destination freight charge of $875.
Globally, the second-generation Spark competes in the mainstream city car/mini car/A-Class segment against the:
- New Ford Ka
- Volkswagen Up!
- Seat Mii
- Fiat 500
- Smart ForTwo
- Scion iQ
In most markets where Chevrolet does business, it sells this vehicle under the Spark moniker. However, there are two vital exceptions to this rule.
Holden Spark
Since General Motors does now market the Chevrolet brand in Australia or New Zealand, it markets its mainstream vehicles under the Holden brand. Holden introduced the first-generation Chevy Spark as the Holden Barina Spark in Australia and New Zealand in 2013. However, the second-generation Chevrolet Spark was renamed as simply Holden Spark, ditching the Barina moniker.
Chevrolet Beat
In India, General Motors decided to retain the Spark name for the Daewoo Latiz. As such, the vehicle that is sold as the Spark around the world is sold under the Chevrolet Beat nameplate.
2017 Chevy Spark pictures currently not available. In the meantime, enjoy these photos of the 2016 Spark, which is identical in design except for exterior colors.
[nggallery id=717]Overview
Models: | Spark LS and LT |
Body style / driveline: | five-door, four-passenger, front-engine; front-wheel drive |
Construction: | body-frame integral |
EPA vehicle class: | mini-car |
Manufacturing location: | Changwon, South Korea |
Key competitors: | Fiat 500, Smart fortwo, Scion iQ |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Engine
Engine: | Ecotec 1.4L DOHC I4 |
Type: | transverse-mounted, four-cylinder dual-overhead-cam with variable valve timing |
Displacement (in / cc): | 85 / 1399 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 2.91 x 3.20 / 74 x 81.3 |
Block material: | die-cast aluminum |
Cylinder head material: | aluminum |
Valvetrain: | overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder |
Fuel delivery: | multi-port fuel injection |
Ignition system: | coil-on-plug with long-life (100,000-mile) spark plugs |
Compression ratio: | 10.6:1 |
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 98 / 73 (estimated) |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 94 / 128 (estimated) |
Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded |
Emissions controls: | close-coupled catalytic converter |
Estimated fuel economy highway (mpg): | 40 (estimated with CVT) |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Transmissions
Transmission: | 2-step CVT |
Gear ratio (:1): | |
Ratio coverage: | 7.3 |
Pulley ratio: | 2.20 ~ 0.55 |
Final gear ratio: | 3.75 |
Planetary gear ratio – first gear: | 1.82 |
Planetary gear ratio – second gear: | 1.00 |
Planetary gear ratio – reverse gear: | 1.71 |
Through low ratio: | 15.05 |
Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
Gear ratios (:1) | |
First: | 3.63 |
Second: | 1.86 |
Third: | 1.19 |
Fourth: | 0.95 |
Fifth: | 0.76 |
Reverse: | 3.38 |
Final drive: | 3.90 |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Chassis & Suspension
Front: | MacPherson strut-type with side-load compensated strut modules and direct-acting stabilizer bar |
Rear: | compound crank (torsion beam) with springs and shock absorbers |
Steering type: | rack-and-pinion with column-mounted electric power assist |
Steering ratio: | 16:1 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock (14-inch wheels): | 2.8 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock (15 and 16-inch wheels): | 2.6 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (14-inch wheels) (ft / m): | 31.2 / 9.5 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (15- and 16-inch wheels) (ft / m): | 34.5 / 10.5 |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Brakes
Front type: | vented disc |
Rear type: | drum |
Front rotor diameter (in / mm): | 9.3 / 236 |
Rear rotor diameter (in / mm): | 7.9 / 200 |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS): | four-channel with brake assist |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Wheels & Tires
Wheel size and type: | 15-inch steel or aluminum |
Tire size: | P185/55R15 |
Tire type: | all-season |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm): | 93.9 / 2385 |
Overall length (in / mm): | 143.1 / 3636 |
Overall width (in / mm): | 62.8 / 1595 |
Overall height (in / mm): | 58.4 / 1483 |
Front track (in / mm): | 54.5 / 1384 |
Rear track (in / mm): | 54.5 / 1384 |
2016 Chevrolet Spark Interior Dimensions
Seating capacity: | 2 / 2 |
Front headroom (in / mm): | 39 / 990 |
Rear headroom (in / mm): | 37 / 940 |
Front legroom (in / mm): | 41.7 / 1060 |
Rear legroom (in / mm): | 33 / 839 |
Front shoulder room (in / mm): | 50.8 / 1291 |
Rear shoulder room (in / mm): | 49.8 / 1264 |
Front hip room (in / mm): | 48.2 / 1224 |
Rear hip room (in / mm): | 48 / 1220 |
Cargo volume with rear seats up (cu ft / L): | 11.1 / 313 |
Cargo volume with rear seats folded (cu ft / L): | 27.2 / 771 |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Capacities
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L): | 83 / 2351 |
Fuel tank (gal / L): | 9 / 35 |
Engine oil (qt / L): | 4.2 / 4.5 |
Cooling system (qt / L): | 4.1 / 4.4 |
Curb weight base with manual transmission and LS trim level (lb / kg): | 2246 / 1019 |
Curb weight base with CVT and LT trim level (lb / kg): | 2312 / 1049 |