It will not be possible to answer this question unequivocally for this model of Chevrolet cars, as well as for all the developments of a well-known brand. A quick excursion into the history of the creation of the corporation "Chevrolet" will tell you that it was founded by a fan of American motorsport, a certain William Durant. The ambitions of an independent investor were not limited to this, and soon the famous today transatlantic corporation General Motors (GM) appeared. However, the United States cannot be called a country as a manufacturer of this car model. The corporation has its own production facilities in almost any large developed country, which have characteristic differences. Visiting spare parts catalog Chevrolet Spark located on the website of the Avtokor online store, any owner of this car will find the necessary high-quality replacement parts at the manufacturer's price.
Fact .
In the markets of the post-Soviet countries, until 2012, models of the Chevrolet brand were associated by domestic motorists with inexpensive budget cars. At the same time, in the States, vehicles with a well-known and recognizable logo are a prestigious and expensive offer.
GM Corporation Policy
North American Chevrolet cars are, first of all, unparalleled SUVs with huge potential, sports cars and supercars at cosmic prices. The South Korean incarnation of Chevrolet, and any domestic car enthusiast will say that this model is a product of this country (and will be partly right), has a slightly different focus. For the most part, cars with this logo are produced here on the basis of "Daewoo" in a budget version. There was a need to buy spare parts for a Chevrolet Spark or any other model of this brand, the Avtokor online store is at the service of motorists. Professional free consultation, prompt delivery of original spare parts from the manufacturer, convenient form of payment - all this is at the disposal of the client of the virtual trading platform.
This policy is beneficial to GM:
- the market is saturated with models coming off the assembly line in different configurations;
- the conquest of the European motorist through budgetary, but completely reliable and
- high-quality machines made in South Korea;
- filling the market of the post-Soviet countries with inexpensive car models;
- testing innovative technologies for other GM models coupled with cheap assembly in South Korea.
Such a variety of proposals made the Chevrolet company one of the most mysterious, but at the same time popular and in demand among motorists around the world.
History of the Chevrolet Spark
Using the example of the development (technical growth) of this nimble car, one can trace in which countries, besides South Korea, this car was going:
- The first generation, known to domestic motorists under the name "Chevrolet Matiz", was already being sold in many countries as the Chevrolet Spark.
- The second generation Chevrolet Matiz, presented in 2005 in South Korea, was decided to be sold in Europe under the name Chevrolet Spark (although in some countries the first name remained unchanged). The compact hatchback retained the external shape of its predecessor and was equipped with two types of engine - 0.8 liters and 1 liter. As an added bonus, a 4-speed automatic transmission was offered.
- Since 2010, the South Korean car industry began to produce a 5-door hatchback, which appeared in the Russian Federation from factories located in Uzbekistan. A complete set of two types was offered - a 1.2-liter engine with a manual transmission and a liter engine with a 4-speed automatic. The most budgetary version on the territory of the Russian Federation was offered for only 452,000 rubles, but at the end of 2015 it left the domestic market of the country.
- The fourth generation Chevrolet Spark, produced by the same South Korean car industry since 2015 and focused on the states of Asia and America, is not officially supplied to Russia at least. In Europe, this model is called "Opel Karl". The model is presented in two types - a 1-liter 3-cylinder engine and a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. You can choose a 5-speed manual transmission or a variator. In the USA, the cost of this model starts at 13,000 North American rubles.
In the online store "Avtokor" you can choose and buy original spare parts for the 2007 Chevrolet Spark at the manufacturer's price, as well as for all subsequent models.
Under the name Chevrolet Spark, a car, known to us as.
2nd generation, 2005
In 2005, the second generation was introduced in South Korea, which it was decided to bring to the European market under the name Chevrolet Spark (in some countries it was called the Chevrolet Matiz). The compact hatchback, which retained the basic features of its predecessor, was equipped with a 0.8-liter three-cylinder engine (52 hp) or a liter engine that developed 66 hp. with. A four-speed automatic was offered as an option.
3rd generation, 2010
The third-generation Chevrolet Spark compact five-door hatchback has been produced in Korea since 2010. Cars were supplied to the Russian market from a plant in Uzbekistan. In 2013, the Spark EV electric car appeared on the American market, equipped with a 110-kilowatt motor and lithium metal phosphate batteries.
The car is offered in two versions: with a 1.2-liter 82 hp engine. with. and a manual transmission or with a liter engine (68 forces) and a four-speed "automatic". The most affordable version in Russia was sold at a price of 452,000 rubles. At the end of 2015, the model left the Russian market.
Chevrolet Spark continues to be produced at the GM-Uzbekistan plant in Asaka.
4th generation, 2015
The fourth generation of the Chevrolet Spark compact hatchback has been produced in Korea since 2015. The car is sold in Asia and America, and in the European market an analogue of the model is offered under the name Opel Karl. The model is not officially supplied to Russia.
The Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine (75 hp) or a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine (99 hp). Customers are offered versions with a five-speed manual transmission or variator.
In the US, car prices start at $ 13,000. Model competitors in the American market are, for example, hatchbacks
Traks 04-09-2007 23:16
Colleagues, tell me? And if possible - from what !?
Women are interested. 3.5 months repaired "under warranty"
Replacing the gearbox oil seal. Well, hike the flywheel of the internal combustion engine
It became interesting to the most!
I would be very grateful
Motorist 04-09-2007 23:19
Uzbekistan seems to be.
Traks 04-09-2007 23:21
In the passport - Slovenia.
But I doubt it very much ...
Motorist 04-09-2007 23:56
Oh, I said this garbage a little confused. Why not Slovenia? It may very well be.
Kolovrat 05-09-2007 02:10
quote: Uzbekistan seems to be.
No, they collect Matiz on Uzdeu. Spark is riveted somewhere in Europe.
xytaxis 05-09-2007 02:26
Not in Korea?
Kolovrat 05-09-2007 02:29
quote: Not in Korea?
Alex_F 05-09-2007 09:38
maybe in Korea. But definitely not in Uzbekistan.
Yeah Anywhere not in Uzbekistan
Traks 05-09-2007 09:43
quote: Originally posted by Kolovrat:maybe in Korea. But definitely not in Uzbekistan.
Maybe not in UzAvto, but they hang out together www.matizclub.ru
Laborant 05-09-2007 10:07
xytaxis 05-09-2007 10:46
quote: Originally posted by Laborant:
I vote. - In Korea.
Der fox 05-09-2007 10:46
General Motors plant, Incheon, Korea 100%, at one time he thought about this tachila .... but IMHO the car is 100% female .. there is no place for nichrome, the engine is weak .. but "it feeds on the holy spirit" (C)
I heard that they want to produce in Ukraine (at ZAZ), supposedly, negotiations are underway about this
Traks 05-09-2007 12:27
Thank you very much!
888 05-09-2007 12:50
I wonder if the country is not beating due to the fault?
Traks 05-09-2007 13:04
"Dark Forest" this Spark ...
http://www.autorating.ru/test_article.php?id=2288
I quote:
Then why did the DJs need to come up with a new name for the car? And this was done in order to distinguish the new car from the Daewoo Matiz / Daewoo Matiz produced in Uzbekistan (the plant in Uzbekistan is an independent production and does not belong to General Motors). Besides, some Western European firm, which has absolutely nothing to do with the production of cars, has already registered the name Spark / Spark for its products. So under the name Spark / Spark (translated from English "spark") the car will be sold only in the markets of Eastern Europe, including Russia.
In Russia, where there is a tendency for car prices to rise faster than wages, inexpensive, economical small cars with more or less acceptable appearance will always be in demand. Such as, for example, the 2nd generation Chevrolet Spark, which was born in 2010 and amazed the general public with significant changes in appearance and not only. The appearance of Spark has become really recognizable - its "eyes" alone are worth something! And what are the frankly youthful shades of the body ... Read about what the second Spark is and who needs it at all with its "eyes" in our review!
Design
If someone needs a second Spark, then certainly not the category of family people and people "aged". And why should they, because you can already spend money on more upscale and practical cars, whose spaciousness is beyond doubt. Cars that will not make you wonder every time: where to stick your luggage? No, Spark, with its “sparkling” name, is definitely for a different audience. But for which one?
Judging by the head optics that resemble the giant insects from adventure films, as well as the compact dimensions, especially convenient for narrow European streets, Spark is a product for young people. And it is difficult to imagine who else will bite on this "insect", whose rear door handles, by the way, are disguised just like the cars of the Italian brand Alfa Romeo. That's the number! Needless to say, after the second Spark, the first generation model seems incredibly boring and unprepossessing. The car that survived the update has everything else: headlights, radiator grille, sidewalls, "stern" and even roof rails are different! It is not for nothing that the subcompact has been updated, oh, not in vain.
Design
The model is based on the "new" proprietary GM DAT chassis, designed for heavier equipment than the previous generation of Spark cars (aka Daewoo Matiz). At the same time, the suspension scheme is the same as that of its predecessor: MacPherson struts are installed in the front, and a twisting beam is installed in the back. The front brakes are ventilated disc brakes, and the rear ones are drum brakes. The brakes are surprisingly grippy, and the suspension is tuned for comfort rather than dynamic driving. The small car easily jumps over speed bumps, easily overcoming pits and potholes (and this is taking into account the ground clearance of 143 mm), but at the same time it is quite rolly and noticeably heels during maneuvering at speed and in slow turns.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
The second Spark is well prepared for the Russian realities by the standards of the class. By default, side mirrors and 1st row seats are heated in it, there is climate control and a 5th door wiper, and in the trunk with the rear seats folded down can fit up to 994 liters. luggage. With the seats folded out, the trunk volume, however, is much more modest - only 170 liters, and this is enough only for a standard suitcase and 2-3 bags from the supermarket. The cargo compartment is opened with a key or a lever from the passenger compartment - there is no handle outside. The engines of the baby Chevrolet are economical, and most importantly, unpretentious and quite calmly relate to inexpensive 92nd gasoline, which is very important in our operating conditions.
Comfort
Surprising, but true: in the salon of the budget Spark, there is a design, and even what! Other state employees, lacking interesting interior solutions, should definitely learn from him. Here, the proprietary principle of symmetry of the zones for the driver and the passenger immediately catches the eye, the plump steering wheel with a slightly recessed central part attracts attention and the colored lining on the dashboard, which is logically continued on the inner side of the doors, excites the imagination. Another plus of the Spark interior is the variety of niches and pockets for storing small items. There is a mesh pocket even at the side of the front passenger seat, not to mention the pockets in the backs of the seats, doors and 5 cup holders. The "motorcycle" dashboard, located on the tilt-adjustable steering column, leaves a double impression. Undoubtedly, its "motorcycle" - a spectacular solution, especially due to the blue illumination, which is typical for many Chevrolet cars. But here's the bad luck: the right sector of the "tidy", which has a non-linear tachometer scale, a digital fuel gauge and a miniature screen of the on-board computer, is less informative than the analog speedometer on the left. Average and current fuel consumption is not displayed - only the power reserve is in front of your eyes.
Forgetting about not too informative devices, you can enjoy the good texture of the torpedo - thanks to it, the hard and gray material does not give off cheapness, as is the case with the plastic in the old Spark. The audio system and climate control units, which are well-integrated into the center console, are decorated with a glossy overlay, whose pattern is somewhat reminiscent of carbon fiber, to heighten the effect. Smart, in a word. Chairs of the 1st row have a rather comfortable shape, but they are slightly disappointing with slippery artificial upholstery, which does not "breathe" at all. What GM calls seat height adjustment is simply adjusting the angle of the seat cushion. Unfortunately, there is no resting area for the left leg. The back sofa is quite spacious by the standards of the class; the backrest folds in a 60:40 ratio to form a flat loading area.
In 2009, the 2nd generation Spark passed the tests of the European independent organization Euro NCAP, earning 4 points out of 5 possible. Automotive experts rated driver / adult safety at 81% out of 100, child protection at 78%, and pedestrian safety at 43%. Electronic assistants also received 43%. Good marks allowed for good equipment for a state employee, which, depending on the configuration, includes front and side airbags, rear parking sensors, anti-lock braking system (ABS), Isofix mounts for child car seats and other safety attributes. Inflatable "curtains" available for Spark in other countries, alas, are not attached to the Russian version.
On the center console, Spark is a regular CD / MP3 radio with a small narrow screen, steering wheel control buttons and a USB port for mobile devices. There is nothing special in it, but you can not count on something more significant. There is no full-fledged multimedia complex in any of the configurations and it is impossible to get it even for a separate fee. The sound quality of the head unit, as you might guess, is far from ideal, but it’s better to have at least such a radio tape recorder than none, right? Especially if you remember that we are talking about a state employee.
Chevrolet Spark Specifications
The engine range is represented by two gasoline 16-valve "fours" inherited from the technological "twins" Opel Agila and Suzuki Splash. It is a 1.2-liter 82-horsepower engine, compatible with a five-speed manual transmission, and a liter engine with a return of 68 hp, which is also combined with a 4-speed automatic transmission without manual mode. The old 0.8-liter 3-cylinder engine, familiar to most from Daewoo Matiz, the second Spark never got it. According to the manufacturer, the average fuel consumption of the 82-horsepower modification is small - only 5.4 l / 100 km, and that of the 68-horsepower - 6.3 l / 100 km, which almost does not differ from reality. The dynamics in both cases is mediocre, but given the low cost of the model, this is quite understandable and forgivable.
Chevrolet Spark is the name under which the restyled generation of Daewoo Matiz came to the Russian market. Urban minicar front-wheel drive segment "A" was developed in 1998 by the South Korean division of General Motors. Spark (added that there was some impersonal proposal) replaced the Daewoo Tico on the market, inheriting from it a 0.8-liter 3-cylinder engine, suspension elements and a manual transmission. Both cars are based on the global auto platform of the Japanese model Suzuki Alto, which was bought by Daewoo representatives after the model was discontinued in Japan in 1988.
Italian designers from ItalDesign-Giugiaro S.p.A. worked on the appearance of Spark. Spark owes its appearance to a misunderstanding - initially, the Italian auto studio performed work on the order of Fiat, which conceived a new concept car. While the bodybuilders from ItalDesign pored over the minivan, Fiat employees themselves came up with and implemented the idea of a new Fiat Siecento model. As a result, representatives of Daewoo Motors bought out the developments of Giorgetto Giugiaro's team and developed on their basis a serial model of a 5-door 5-seater hatchback with a factory index M-100. Car production began in 1997 in South Korea. The Daewoo Matiz M-100 was so successful that for some time it was the best-selling Daewoo model on the European market. Since 1998, the production of the car began in Poland, and a year later in Romania and India. In 2000, Daewoo Matiz underwent the first global restyling, after which Uzbekistan bought a license for the production of a modified model with a factory index M-150 using the SKD method from ready-made components.
In 2001, the American automobile concern General Motors bought out a controlling stake in the passenger car manufacturing division of the bankrupt South Korean company Daewoo Group. After the rebranding, Daewoo Matiz was supplied to the markets under the Chevrolet Matiz and Pontiac Matiz G2 brands, and since 2005 as the Chevrolet Spark.
In 2005, the car underwent a second global restyling. Changes affected the appearance of the Chevrolet Matiz, interior trim, and improved main technical characteristics. The 1.0-liter R4 engine has completely replaced its predecessor - the 0.8-liter R3 engine that does not meet European environmental safety standards. After some time, in the 2007 Chevrolet Spark model, turn signal repeaters were transferred to the outside rear-view mirrors.
It is the second generation (factory index M-200) that is known to the wide world community under the Chevrolet Spark 2006 brand. The 2006 Chevrolet Spark entered the Eastern European market mainly of South Korean and Polish assemblies. In Russia, the 2007 Spark was imported mainly from abroad. Sales of Spark 2008 assembly Uz Daewoo officially started in dealerships in 2008.
In 2009, the Chevrolet Spark was again drastically modified. In the same year, the model under the factory index M-300 was launched into serial assembly, and the pre-styling Chevrolet Spark 2007 was removed from main production.
