Chevy Spark release announced EDIT : Now launched

GTO · 14th January 2007, 16:15

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Too generalized statement & almost a wrong perception - mainly because the current options in this segment are limited. When the buyers don't have much choice, they go for the FE & Reliability factors - but in a better looking model.

The M800 was the indisputed best-seller even when it sold side-by-side to the Alto. Shows that this segment did not care about a 10+ year newer design at a marginal price premium. Its only when the Alto was seriously repositioned that it overtook the M800 in sales.

amit · 14th January 2007, 16:35

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And you thought Spark was a new design? Matiz and Spark are identical. This is no 'fresh' design - only the change of badge & lights. Thats it.

The 3 leading car makers of India come out with "totally redesigned and all new" models of their cars every alternate month and we all know that the newness is restricted to new badges, grilles and headlights. If we can accept them then why the hostility towards GM and the Spark?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 14th January 2007, 16:39

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Originally Posted by GTO

The M800 was the indisputed best-seller even when it sold side-by-side to the Alto. Shows that this segment did not care about a 10+ year newer design at a marginal price premium. Its only when the Alto was seriously repositioned that it overtook the M800 in sales.

The Alto was brought closer to 800, and also, the 5 speed 800 was discontinued to help Alto sales... Thats when almost sales shot up...

Mpower · 14th January 2007, 21:35

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Originally Posted by scorp 1

And you thought Spark was a new design? Matiz and Spark are identical. This is no 'fresh' design - only the change of badge & lights. Thats it.

also gets a new 4 cyl engine and an new interior with central instruments. The basic chassis susp etc are carried over.

theMAG · 14th January 2007, 22:42

Did some research during a half hr I had free today. Located a recent TOI article (Ahmedabad ed) at The Times of India ePaper where the Spark is mentioned to be released with a 1.0 L engine.

For all you lazy bones, you're going to have to wait till tomorrow when I can muster up some time to post the screenshots of that article. For the hardworking rest (minority- I'm from the other camp), I feel sorry for you but support your slogging ur behinds searching for that article.

Vid6639 · 14th January 2007, 22:54

You didn't have to do all that research dude. You could have just asked me.

I could have told you It's coming with a 1.0L engine.

Let me find the engine specs and make it a little easier for you.

theMAG · 14th January 2007, 23:01

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Originally Posted by vid6639

You didn't have to do all that research dude. You could have just asked me.

I could have told you It's coming with a 1.0L engine.

Let me find the engine specs and make it a little easier for you.

Well, the term "research" is used in a very gargantuan, gregarious and lofty description

Some concerted browsing is more like it.

If I'd known that you knew that it was coming with a 1.0L engine, there'd have been no necessity for me to try knowing all this from the internet and I could have instead utilized that time for more useful things - like staring at the wide blue wonder

Vidyut- I'm deeply disappointed in your sharing abilities.

rahul_intlad · 14th January 2007, 23:40

Times House having contradictions:

The first quarter of the year will also see GM re-launch Daewoo Matiz in a new look and under a new badge Chevrolet Spark. With a 1.1-litre engine, this car will be pitted against Maruti WagonR and Hyundai Santro with a Rs 3.5-4 lakh tag.

Source:

Economic Times

However I think TOI is right since I think even in other countries the spark is available with a 0.8L/1.0L engine option.

Tech specs[Source Chevrolet Singapore]:

1.0L engine (SOHC 8 valves),4 cylinders
64.34bhp[approx 65 ]@5400rpm
91Nm@4200rpm

0.8L engine (SOHC 6 valves),3 cylinders
51Bhp[approx ]@6000rpm
71.5Nm@4400Rpm

supremeBaleno · 15th January 2007, 13:15

I sort of like the looks of the Spark. Better than the Estilo IMO.

theMAG · 15th January 2007, 14:48

The evidence: Jan 10 TOI Ahmedabad ed. Apologize for inconveniences due to the large image size due to my WXGA laptop.

rangaraj · 18th January 2007, 12:39

Got information that April is the launch date and one of the chief designers of GM is possibly landing up.. The price is likely to be 2.99L ex-factory..

cartech · 18th January 2007, 13:16

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Originally Posted by scorp 1

Too generalized statement & almost a wrong perception - mainly because the current options in this segment are limited. When the buyers don't have much choice, they go for the FE & Reliability factors - but in a better looking model. Ofcourse, GM isn't going to segment this car in the M800 league. If they position it against the Getz/Santro/Swift (which they would), looks would certainly matter !

If they are going to position Spark against Getz/Swift then what about UVA?

hkanitkar · 18th January 2007, 16:59

@ Cartech - dont think it'll be pitted against Swift / Getz .
IMHO, Spark ( if priced right ) is gonna give tough times to Santro and Alto.
U-VA will compete with Palio 1.2 ( dunno if its still available ) alongwith Swift / Getz / Indica

sajo · 22nd January 2007, 18:37

The release date must be really close now. Spotted this today

The interiors (the area around the A/C vent) seem to have a high glossy finish, but overall seemed more than acceptable.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 22nd January 2007, 19:49

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Originally Posted by sajo

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My eyes playing tricks???

or is it almost tall as a tavera???

14th January 2007, 22:42	#65
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Did some research during a half hr I had free today. Located a recent TOI article (Ahmedabad ed) at The Times of India ePaper where the Spark is mentioned to be released with a 1.0 L engine. For all you lazy bones, you're going to have to wait till tomorrow when I can muster up some time to post the screenshots of that article. For the hardworking rest (minority- I'm from the other camp), I feel sorry for you but support your slogging ur behinds searching for that article. Last edited by theMAG : 14th January 2007 at 22:44.
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14th January 2007, 22:54	#66
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,473 Times View My Garage	You didn't have to do all that research dude. You could have just asked me. I could have told you It's coming with a 1.0L engine. Let me find the engine specs and make it a little easier for you.
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14th January 2007, 23:40	#68
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Times House having contradictions: The first quarter of the year will also see GM re-launch Daewoo Matiz in a new look and under a new badge Chevrolet Spark. With a 1.1-litre engine, this car will be pitted against Maruti WagonR and Hyundai Santro with a Rs 3.5-4 lakh tag. Source: Economic Times However I think TOI is right since I think even in other countries the spark is available with a 0.8L/1.0L engine option. Tech specs[Source Chevrolet Singapore]: 1.0L engine (SOHC 8 valves),4 cylinders 64.34bhp[approx 65 ]@5400rpm 91Nm@4200rpm 0.8L engine (SOHC 6 valves),3 cylinders 51Bhp[approx ]@6000rpm 71.5Nm@4400Rpm Last edited by rahul_intlad : 15th January 2007 at 00:00.
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15th January 2007, 13:15	#69
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,698 Times View My Garage	I sort of like the looks of the Spark. Better than the Estilo IMO.
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15th January 2007, 14:48	#70
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	The evidence: Jan 10 TOI Ahmedabad ed. Apologize for inconveniences due to the large image size due to my WXGA laptop. Last edited by theMAG : 15th January 2007 at 14:52.
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18th January 2007, 12:39	#71
rangaraj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 570 Thanked: 10 Times	Reliable Source Got information that April is the launch date and one of the chief designers of GM is possibly landing up.. The price is likely to be 2.99L ex-factory..
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18th January 2007, 16:59	#73
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	@ Cartech - dont think it'll be pitted against Swift / Getz . IMHO, Spark ( if priced right ) is gonna give tough times to Santro and Alto. U-VA will compete with Palio 1.2 ( dunno if its still available ) alongwith Swift / Getz / Indica Last edited by hkanitkar : 18th January 2007 at 17:03.
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22nd January 2007, 18:37	#74
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	The release date must be really close now. Spotted this today The interiors (the area around the A/C vent) seem to have a high glossy finish, but overall seemed more than acceptable.
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