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Best Hatchback Chevy Spark

Planning to buy a cute and compact hatchback? Your list is deficient if it does not have the Chevy Spark.
Use this as a guide to weight the pros and cons of this beetle-like hatchback and make a judicious choice.
Why buy it?
In comparison with other cars in this segment, barring Skoda Fabia, this car stands out in many respects. First of all its close to a 1000cc, but statistics show you that its faster than a Santro which is close to 1200cc. Spark also has a higher bhp rating, which means better pick-up. In terms of mileage, Spark gives you a cool 14 kmpl in city and about 17 on highways, which in outstanding, if not outrageous. Although no comparison to the Maruti Alto , the 800’s twim brother, in terms of economy, the driving experience and comfort levels in Spark are far superior. Almost as though you could make a style statement with a small car! Its elegant interiors and quality plastics belittle the Tata Indica. Although the Spark’s dimensions are same as a Maruti Alto’s it only goes to prove that blind statistics can be grossly misleading. One should sit inside this car to feel the extra leg room and luxury provided. With all these the car is absolutely noiseless. In my test drive, I had to start the car thrice and was about to prejudice a false impression, when I realised that I was restarting a running engine! How many of us have wondered why there is little attention to detail and to the finer aspects in small cars. Spark also addresses these minor issues that in the larger picture create a major impact. All this comes not at a premium, but the highest variant of the Spark costs just as much as an Indica or a Santro. There is also a 3 year warranty that comes with the car these days which covers 100 % of all costs that are effected due to wear and tear.
Why not to buy it?
Seizing the bragging and coming to the lesser realities, no car is perfect (unless duly paid for!). Owning a car from GM is not all that cheap, is it? So here is the catch. The spares of a the Spark cost about 15% more than that of a Maruti. This probably does not make it a great choice, more so with soaring inflation levels and as a result - dwindling finances. Secondly, when it comes to resale value this cutie is not very impressive, rather, a second hand buyer’s haven. If one could comfortably ignore these two pitfalls, the Chevy Spark is a viable contender. In all the Chevy Spark is attractive, stylish, cute, comfortable and affordable!!

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