Chevrolet Debuts Sporty New Spark ACTIV
11/14/2016
Chevrolet
Chevrolet today introduced the 2017 Spark ACTIV, a sportier take on the brand's versatile, connected mini-car, featuring trail-inspired accents and upscale features that complement its urban-chic design.
"The new Spark ACTIV is all about adventurous fun and style," said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet director of Car and Crossover Marketing. "It has an attitude, while still offering the sophisticated, efficient and connected driving experience customers have come to love."
On sale
First quarter of 2017
Pricing
$16,945 manufacturer's suggested retail price with manual transmission*
$18,045 manufacturer's suggested retail price with continuously variable transmission*
*Price includes destination charge, but excludes tax, title and other dealer fees.
Product details
Spark ACTIV features unique front and rear fascias with accents influenced by off-road skidplates, as well as a new 15-inch wheel design and a revised suspension that increases the ride height by 0.4 inch (10 mm). Additional unique content includes:
Specific grille pattern with ACTIV nameplate
Round fog lamps and fog lamp housings integrated in the front fascia
Contrasting wheelhouse moldings and hatchback cladding
Rocker moldings
Roof rails
The well-appointed interior features standard black, heated leatherette front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, along with these features:
Chevrolet MyLink with a 7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (subject to their terms, privacy statements and data plan rates, as well as a compatible smartphone)
Rear-vision camera system
SiriusXM satellite radio (three months)
OnStar Guidance Plan (three months)
4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot (three-month/3GB data trial)
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Remote keyless entry
Steering wheel controls for phone and audio system
Power windows with Express Up/Down
About Chevrolet Spark
The Spark is a mini-car that offers features and technologies not typically found in the segment, including 10 standard air bags. When it comes to hauling gear on a weekend getaway, the Spark's roomy cargo area offers 27.2 cubic feet (771 liters) of storage space with the rear seat folded.
Power comes from an Ecotec 1.4L engine offered with a manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Fuel economy is GM estimated at 29 city and 37 highway with the manual transmission and 30 city/37 highway with the CVT.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.