2020 Chevy Spark Review

Name: 2020 Chevrolet Spark Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Rating: 4.6 (47 reviews)

Price Range: $9,998 - $17,590

Chevrolet Spark 2LT 4dr Hatchback Exterior Shown

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2020 Chevrolet Spark Review

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What's new

The Spark carries over without significant changes for 2020
Part of the second Spark generation introduced for 2015

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Washington.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Washington

$167/mo

$211/mo

Avg. Compact Car

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#8 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Spark from 2008-2022.}

$430/yr

vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.68x/yr

vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

10.9%

vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car

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Chevrolet Spark Reviews

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4.6

47 reviews

5(77%)

4(15%)

3(4%)

2(2%)

1(2%)

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My urban car

Bill, 03/13/2020

2020 Chevrolet Spark 1LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)

The Spark is exactly what it is intended to be--an urban run-about! I find it to be attractive in looks and efficient to drive. The visibility is great and I have no complaints. It is a small car and that is what I expected.

Granni got her a tiny car!

Kelli BaxterTanton, 10/19/2018

2019 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl CVT)

I have always driven mid size or larger vehicles. After driving a Fiat while my truck was in the shop I fell in love with the small car! After much research I chose the Spark. It is an excellent car for the money! I have an 80 mile commute to work 4 days a week. "Tiny" handles great on wet roads, plenty of room for me, she has 10 air bags so I feel as comfortable in it as I did my …

My little Peanut

PR Robins, 02/18/2019

2019 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)

I bought my 2019 Spark, "The Peanut", for driving back and forth to work each day. I drive 60 miles to work and wanted to cut down on the miles, and wear and tear, I was putting on my 2018 Dodge Ram sport truck. I looked at several used Hondas and Toyotas but just couldn't fathom paying roughly the same price for a used car, with 80,000 - 100,000 miles on it, that a new Chevrolet with a …

Don't listen to the (Expert) reviews.

C.S., 01/05/2019

2019 Chevrolet Spark 1LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl CVT)

I bought this car as an 2nd car so not to put so much mileage on my F-150. (and save gas) we just took an 3 hour round trip on the highway and pouring rain on the way home. Handled great, the acceleration was very good for a car this size and type. It was also very good at passing trucks and other slower vehicles. It is very fun to drive. Only complaint is that the 2 front cup holders …

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2020 Spark Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$13,220
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	33 MPG
Cost to Drive	$167/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Spark models:

Forward Collision Alert: Warns the driver of an imminent front-end collision.
Lane Departure Warning: Lets you know when you're drifting away from the center of the lane.
Rear Park Assist: Alerts you of nearby objects when backing up.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Washington.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Washington.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Washington.}