Chevy Spark release announced EDIT : Now launched

amtak · 17th April 2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by cartech

I read somewhere that launch is supposed to be today. Rick Wagoner is in India for the launch. Will be there in evening news program.

I am sure that somewhere was Economic Times...it was yesterday's edition

Wimwian · 17th April 2007, 13:13

Spark will have the exterior dimensions of the matiz, we've seen enough pics of the interiors (center mounted console et al)... now all that remains to be seen is the performance (1L 4 valve engine) and the prices!! C'mon GM... don't disappoint me once again (U-va was such a letdown!!).

askicode · 17th April 2007, 13:20

Chevy Spark to hit Indian roads on Apr 17

General Motors (GM) Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner will launch its much-awaited small car 'Chevrolet Spark' on April 17.

ramki067 · 17th April 2007, 13:39

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Originally Posted by amtak

I am sure that somewhere was Economic Times...it was yesterday's edition

Its here.
.Wagoner all set to drive in on April 16-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

Iknowthisguy · 17th April 2007, 16:00

Spark finally launched @ 3.09 Lacs (base) ex -delhi

Source: GM launches Spark @ Rs 3.09 lakh

squid · 17th April 2007, 16:02

Hey guys,

just saw a news flash on CNBC. Spark starting price at Rs 3 lakh. Really looks like GM have pulled the cat out of the hat with such a low price.

Also happened to meet an auto journo, a friend who was raving about the Spark. His take was the car is peppier than the Estilo/Wagon-R and Santro, high-speed stability is good, very good for point and shoot driving and ride and handling is one of the best in the segment. He didn't tell me the mileage figure, but did say, good enough to keep Maruti on their toes. Fit and finish too are of a higher order than the Marutis. Looks like GM have got their B-segment strategy spot on.

squid

HSV · 17th April 2007, 16:06

Does anyone know whether they would offer an A/T as an option like in Santro and WagonR?

windsurfer · 17th April 2007, 16:17

Chevy website still has not been updated??? Any news on the spec....

amtak · 17th April 2007, 16:18

Good Move GM. Just that they should now increase the number of showrooms and the service centers....being in the small car market now, they need to focus on these areas as well.

navdeep · 17th April 2007, 16:29

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Originally Posted by squid

Spark starting price at Rs 3 lakh.

... am I reading correctly ..

himanshugoswami · 17th April 2007, 16:49

Damn! that is a killer price....let the wars begin

benbsb29 · 17th April 2007, 16:51

What are the features provided at the base model?

squid · 17th April 2007, 16:55

Engine is 995cc
Power: 62 bhp@ 5550 rpm
Torque is around 90 odd Nm.
Weight is 840 kg.

Poor Estilo, Wagon-R and Santro will find it very tough now.

squid

DriverR · 17th April 2007, 16:59

Go GM Go!!! The pricing seems very well placed. Now we just have to see how the actual car is. I personally believe it will be good, as the Matiz never really had any major issues.

Sounds like the real "Zen" has landed! (Ok dear Zen owners, pardon my free use of the Zen name.)

amtak · 17th April 2007, 17:01

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Originally Posted by himanshugoswami

Damn! that is a killer price....let the wars begin

Yes Himanshu, let it begin....sexy and loyal thing

17th April 2007, 13:13	#167
Wimwian BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 191 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Spark will have the exterior dimensions of the matiz, we've seen enough pics of the interiors (center mounted console et al)... now all that remains to be seen is the performance (1L 4 valve engine) and the prices!! C'mon GM... don't disappoint me once again (U-va was such a letdown!!).
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17th April 2007, 13:20	#168
askicode BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 73 Times	Chevy Spark to hit Indian roads on Apr 17 General Motors (GM) Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner will launch its much-awaited small car 'Chevrolet Spark' on April 17.
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17th April 2007, 16:00	#170
Iknowthisguy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 63 Thanked: Once	Spark finally launched @ 3.09 Lacs (base) ex -delhi Source: GM launches Spark @ Rs 3.09 lakh
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17th April 2007, 16:02	#171
squid BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey guys, just saw a news flash on CNBC. Spark starting price at Rs 3 lakh. Really looks like GM have pulled the cat out of the hat with such a low price. Also happened to meet an auto journo, a friend who was raving about the Spark. His take was the car is peppier than the Estilo/Wagon-R and Santro, high-speed stability is good, very good for point and shoot driving and ride and handling is one of the best in the segment. He didn't tell me the mileage figure, but did say, good enough to keep Maruti on their toes. Fit and finish too are of a higher order than the Marutis. Looks like GM have got their B-segment strategy spot on. squid
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17th April 2007, 16:06	#172
HSV BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 327 Thanked: Once	Does anyone know whether they would offer an A/T as an option like in Santro and WagonR?
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17th April 2007, 16:17	#173
windsurfer BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 513 Thanked: 25 Times	Chevy website still has not been updated??? Any news on the spec....
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17th April 2007, 16:18	#174
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Good Move GM. Just that they should now increase the number of showrooms and the service centers....being in the small car market now, they need to focus on these areas as well.
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17th April 2007, 16:49	#176
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	Damn! that is a killer price....let the wars begin
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,218 Times View My Garage	What are the features provided at the base model?
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17th April 2007, 16:55	#178
squid BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	Engine is 995cc Power: 62 bhp@ 5550 rpm Torque is around 90 odd Nm. Weight is 840 kg. Poor Estilo, Wagon-R and Santro will find it very tough now. squid
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17th April 2007, 16:59	#179
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 414 Thanked: 526 Times	Go GM Go!!! The pricing seems very well placed. Now we just have to see how the actual car is. I personally believe it will be good, as the Matiz never really had any major issues. Sounds like the real "Zen" has landed! (Ok dear Zen owners, pardon my free use of the Zen name.)
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