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Chevrolet announces launch of all-new Spark  
   
  Chevrolet's bright new Spark offers fabulous value!    
   
  30 November 2009

Chevrolet is pleased to announce product and pricing information for the all-new Chevrolet Spark, order banks for which open 11 December 2009. This all-new modern city car will be the successor to the Matiz and signals a new beginning for Chevrolet in the mini-car segment offering value for money that's as enticing as its vibrant new looks.

Set to arrive in Chevrolet retailers from Spring 2010, the all-new Spark offers modern styling, stereo with aux-in and USB socket, as well as practicality, low fuel consumption and low emissions. And with prices starting at just £6,945 on-the-road, Spark is also an economical proposition for fleet operator needs.

Pricing Information

Effective 1 January 2010, Spark on-the-road recommended retail prices are as follows:

Trim Engine Transmission On-the-road RRP Delivery dates
Spark 1.0 Petrol 5-speed Manual £6,945 Summer 2010
Spark + 1.0 Petrol 5-speed Manual £8,145 Spring 2010
Spark LS 1.0 Petrol 5-speed Manual £8,445 Spring 2010
Spark LS 1.2 Petrol 5-speed Manual £8,795 Summer 2010
Spark LS+ 1.2 Petrol 5-speed Manual £9,295 Summer 2010
Spark LT 1.2 Petrol 5-speed Manual £9,845 Spring 2010
Please note: On-the-road recommended retail prices (RRP) include number plates and delivery to retailer, 12 months' Vehicle Excise Duty and new vehicle first registration fee of £55.00. Excludes fuel and insurance. Insurance groups are to be confirmed. Chevrolet UK Limited is not liable for price adjustments caused by Government changes in the rate of VAT. At the time of publication the prevailing rate of VAT is 15%, legislation is in place to increase this to 17.5% from 1 January 2010. Therefore, the above prices are based on a 17.5% VAT rate.

Performance, fuel economy and emissions:

With CO2 emissions under the all-important 120g/km threshold, Spark models can reduce your carbon footprint as well as generating significant savings for your business in terms of fuel costs and VED. From 1 April 2010, good news is Spark models are eligible for the new Band C zero first year rate. Drivers too will be pleased to see low Benefit-in-Kind tax for the all-new Spark. In fact, a 20% tax payer driving the entry level model will only face a BiK bill of £11.42 per month!*1


Spark 1.0 Spark 1.2
   Performance:
    Top Speed (mph) 96 102
    Acceleration 0-62mph (s) 15.5 12.1
   Fuel Consumption:
    Urban (mpg) 42.8
    Extra-urban (mpg) 67.3
    Combined (mpg) 55.4
   Combined CO2 emissions (g/km): 119
    Emission class Euro V
   Benefit-in-Kind Tax 10%
   First year rate Vehicle Excise Duty
    (From 1 April 2010)
Band C (£0)
For deliveries up to and including 31 March 2010, £35 Vehicle Excise Duty will apply to all models. This will be paid for by Chevrolet UK Limited. From 1 April 2010, the new first year rate of VED will apply, which is £0.00 to all Spark models.

Specification detail

Entry Spark Trim Specification:

The entry-level Spark will be offered with a 1.0-litre engine developing 68PS, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox. Despite being the smallest car in the Chevrolet line-up, it comes with six airbags as standard, proving that even the smallest cars can offer class-leading safety. The model recently achieved an excellent four-star Euro NCAP rating for adult protection, with a maximum five stars for child protection.

Safety & Security
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)BS
Tyre repair kit
Six airbags (driver & front passenger, side and roof curtain)
Thatcham Cat 2 immobiliser
ISOFIX child seat restraint system for outer rear seats
Exterior & Lighting
13" steel wheels
Height adjustable headlights
Body-colour bumpers
Black door handles and mirrors
Black grille surround
Black rear roof spoiler
Internally adjustable manual door mirrors
Interior & Comfort
Height-adjustable driver's seat
60/40 split-folding rear seats with three individual headrests
Pewter-effect centre console
Pewter-effect door and instrument panel inserts
Pewter-effect upholstery
Radio preparation
Two speakers
Sun-visors with driver side covered mirror


Additional Spark + Trim Specification (over Spark):

Models in Spark + trim, also available with the 1.0-litre engine, come with air conditioning, electric front windows and central locking, along with a USB compatible four-speaker stereo.

Safety & Security
Central door locking
Interior & Comfort
RDS radio/single disc CD with MP3 format, auxilliary-in and USB
Four speakers
Air filter
Rear parcel shelf
Electrically-operated front windows
Air conditioning


Additional Spark LS Trim Specification (over Spark +):

The Spark LS, which is expected to be the most popular trim level, comes with a choice of the 1.0-litre or an 81PS 1.2-litre engine, and adds remote central locking, silver-effect trim detailing, a driver's sunglasses holder, 14-inch wheels, body-colour door handles and mirrors, a chrome-effect grille surround, front fog lights and a body-colour rear spoiler.

Safety & Security
Remote control central door locking
Exterior & Lighting
14" steel wheels
Body colour door handles and mirrors
Chrome-effect grille surround
Body-colour rear roof spoiler
Front fog lights
Interior & Comfort
Polar Silver steering wheel inserts and instrument cluster
Dark Argent centre console
Jade black door and instrument panel inserts
Titanium-effect upholstery
Sun-visors with driver and passenger covered mirrors
Tiltable steering column
Courtesy light
Sunglasses holder
Front ashtray with cigarette lighter
Passenger-side under seat storage tray


Additional Spark LS + Pack Specification (over Spark LS):

For £500 more than the 1.2 LS, customers can add a Plus Pack - the LS + gets smart alloy wheels, electrically-operated windows front and rear, a trip computer, heated electrically-adjustable door mirrors, roof rails and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

Exterior & Lighting
14" alloy wheels
Silver-effect roof rails
Interior & Comfort
Electrically heated/adjustable door mirrors
Electrically operated front & rear windows
Trip computer
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls


Additional Spark LT Trim Specification (over Spark LS +): 

The range-topping LT, which comes with the 1.2-litre engine only, comes with a level of equipment you would normally expect of a much larger - and more expensive - car, including 15-inch alloys, climate control, interior detailing to match the exterior (depending on colour), an exterior body kit and a six-speaker stereo.

Safety & Security
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (standard from March production)
Exterior & Lighting
15" alloy wheels
Body-colour sports bumpers
Front fog lights - projection type
Black B-pillars
Interior & Comfort
Climate control
Colour-coded door and instrument panel inserts (Super Red, Moroccan Blue, Ice Silver)
Colour-coded upholstery (Rose, Moroccan Blue, Titanium)
Six speakers
Cyclone/Aqua Graphic film centre console
Luggage net
Height-adjustable front seatbelts


Options across the range include metallic paint, rear parking sensors and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Option Spark Spark
+
Spark
LS
Spark
LS +
Spark
LT
Total Price (inc. VAT)
Metallic paint O O O O O £365
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) O O O O # £350
Rear parking sensors O £150
O = Optional at extra cost | # = Standard equipment
Chevrolet UK Limited is not liable for price adjustments caused by Government changes in the rate of VAT. At the time of publication the prevailing rate of VAT is 15%, legislation is in place to increase this to 17.5% from 1 January 2010. Therefore, the above prices are based on a 17.5% VAT rate.

Competitor analysis

The high specification for all-new Chevrolet Spark is a step ahead of other cars in this segment. From the entry Spark trim and throughout the walk-up to the mid trim (LS) and the top level trim (LT), all-new Spark has a comprehensive list of features as standard, despite its value price point.

Click here to view comparison tables illustrating how Spark's specification beats key competitors such as Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Hyundai i10.

More Information

Click here to explore the all-new Chevrolet Spark in more detail.

We will inform you when you can put Spark to the test through our industry-leading 3 Day Test Drive programme. Should you require further details on the Spark, or indeed any other model in the GM UK range, please email us at gmukfleet@gm.com or call us on the usual number, 0870 010 0651.*
   
   
  Yours sincerely

Maurice Howkins
Fleet Sales Director
   
   
 
GM UK Fleet
*1 Benefit-in-Kind figures based on 2009-10 Tax Year, 20% tax payer driving Spark 1.0 (P11D value £6,855, CO2 emissions 119g/km, VED £35, BiK 10%) equating total BiK payable of £137.10 (£11.42 per month). Chevrolet UK Limited does not offer tax advice to individuals and recommends that all Company Car Drivers consult their accountant with regards to their particular tax position.
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Models shown for illustrative purposes only and may feature optional extras.
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