2020 Chevy Spark Review
Price Range: $9,250 - $16,998





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2020 Chevrolet Spark Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- The Spark carries over without significant changes for 2020
- Part of the second Spark generation introduced for 2015
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$105/mo for Spark LS
Spark LS
vs
$145/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#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
$430/yr
vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
Frequency
0.68x/yr
vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
Severity
10.9%
vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
powered by RepairPal
Chevrolet Spark Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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My urban car
4 out of 5 starsBill, 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!
5 out of 5 starsKelli 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 … Lacrosse. The backup camera is much sharper than in my 2016 Ram. Gas mileage is great! I was accustomed to spending 60.00 per week plus in the Ram. Now I spend 18.00-20.00. The only thing that I would change is the placement of the cup holders and cruise control.
My little Peanut
5 out of 5 starsPR 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 … full 3 year warranty cost. I wanted the cheapest manufacture's new model I could find with 4 doors, automatic transmission and air conditioning, and the Spark was it. I was amazed that even stripped down it comes with such features as 10 air bags, a/c, a big back up camera screen, auto head lights, auto driver door lock, blue tooth stereo, On-Star and carpeted floor mats. I drive this car almost daily on the toll roads between 75 - 85 mph and it is comfortable and runs just fine. To tell the truth, the ride in town, is smoother than riding in my truck or my wife's Camaro SS. I live in Austin, Tx and find myself using my Spark not just for work, as originally intended, but also on my days off when running errands. It is easy to drive in busy traffic, comfortable and sooooo easy to park. My poor truck has barely left the garage since I purchased my car. Some changes in future models I would like to see, for me, would be a back seat that folds "completely" flat for additional hauling capability and a better arrangement of the cup holders so tall drinks are easier to get in and out. Other than that, this car satisfies my needs completely and I don't think there is a better value out there for the price.
Update: After 8 months of ownership and 7000 miles, I still love this car. I drive it almost daily, either on the interstate or around town. I have not had one thing go wrong with it since purchase. It fits my basic commuter needs perfectly. Even the air conditioner has proved adequate in this 100+ degree Texas summer heat. If you can catch it when GM is offering great rebates (my was $3,500) I don't think you will find a better deal out there.
Don't listen to the (Expert) reviews.
4 out of 5 starsC.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 … are too tightly spaced together.
Update: 1/8/2019
We took a 850 mild trip. Handled well on parkways. Car is noisy on older asphalt road's but hey it's not a luxury car. I got an average 40.5 MPG. So far we are very happy with car.
Still very happy with car. No complaints.
One thing, after driving highways with snow and rain, I would not suggest doing too much driving in that type of weather. Little squirrelly. I guess do to the light weight of vehicle.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark, so we've included reviews for other years of the Spark since its last redesign.
2020 Spark Highlights
LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $13,220 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $105/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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 TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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