2015 Chevrolet Spark Pros vs Cons

The 2015 Chevrolet Spark has a lot to offer to car buyers who are looking for a small, affordable car. It packs a lot of style and versatility into its tiny package. Now in its third model year, the Spark designers have found ways to upgrade this vehicle to improve its value. It compares favorably to other cars in the econobox category that for people looking for basic transportation.

Although the 2015 Chevrolet Spark may be the smallest car that Chevy has produced in many years, it does not feel that small. It has a surprisingly roomy interior that can comfortably fit four adults without making them feel like they are smashed inside a clown car. There are options to upgrade the 2015 Volt to the 1LT model that adds some luxury features like the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system. You can also upgrade to the 2LT Volt that includes a lot of cosmetic improvements like 15-inch alloy wheels and leather interior. Car buyers in California and Oregon can buy the Spark EV, which is a completely battery-powered electric model.

Ten Reasons to Buy a 2015 Chevrolet Spark - The Pros

1. It Is an Incredible Value

At an MSRP that starts at $12,270, car buyers will not find a vehicle that offers more value than the 2015 Chevy Spark. With a decent number of features, a good safety rating and decent power, it is hard to beat the value of the Spark.

2. It Is Surprisingly Roomy

One of the bad things about shopping in this minicar category is that most of the cars in the category are severely cramped inside. That is not the case with the Spark. Four full-sized adults can fit very comfortably inside. There is still room for storage in the back even with four people sitting inside.

3. Lots of Safety Features

There are ten airbags in the 2015 Spark, which help to make it the safest car in its class. In fact, it was the only minicar to receive a rating of Acceptable from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in its very stringent overlap frontal crash test. It also garnered an overall rating of four stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

4. Nice Wheels

One of the aggravating things about shopping for minicars is how hard it is to find one that does not look like a go-kart. Even the base 2015 Spark comes with stylish 15-inch aluminum wheels that make it look very sharp.

5. Makes Parking a Breeze

For city drivers, one of the best things about owning a 2015 Chevrolet Spark is how easy it makes finding parking. It is three feet shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze sedan, which allows it to get into parking spots that subcompact owners would be afraid to squeeze their cars into.

6. Lots of Storage Spots

When a car is small, its designers have to be intelligent to add as much storage as possible. This is one area where the 2015 Spark really shines. Everywhere the driver and passengers turn in the Spark, they will find an abundance of cubbies, pockets and storage bins that they can stash things in.

7. Impressive Handling

When car buyers pay this little for a car, there are often some worries that they will not get a car that is much fun to drive. There are no concerns about that with the Spark. The handling on this car is very impressive. It takes corners very well, and the steering is very responsive. The handling is very dependable, which is another reason that it is the safest minicar on the market.

8. Two Choices of Transmissions

There are two options for transmission in the 2015 Spark. The five-speed manual transmission comes standard, and it is allows drivers to get the most fun and power out of the Spark. On the other hand, the best fuel mileage comes with the continuously-variable transmission (CVT) transmission option. The CVT delivers automatic ratio adjustment that gives optimum fuel efficiency, but it does not bog down the performance nearly as much as other minicars that are outfitted with it.

9. Modern Styling

The designers of the 2015 Chevy Spark obviously know how to style a vehicle. Both on the interior and the exterior, the styling is thoughtful and beautiful. It makes the most of its inexpensive components to create a beautiful vehicle that looks much more expensive than it actually is.

10. Impressive Cargo Area

One of the biggest concerns people have when they buy a minicar is the amount of cargo they can haul. There is 11.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat, but that improves to 31.2 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down.

Reasons You May Not Like the 2012 Chevrolet Spark - The Cons

1. Rough Ride

Perhaps the worst thing about the 2015 Spark is the rough ride. This is a car that will make passengers feel every single bump along the ride. It can feel really rough at high speeds in particular, but it is definitely no joy to ride in going over a pothole at slow speeds either.

2. A Pain to Fold the Seats Down

One of the things that is nicest about the 2015 Spark is also a pain. Being able to nearly triple the storage space by folding the seats down is great, but it would be a lot nicer if it wasn’t so cumbersome to do it.

3. Disappointing Gas Mileage

One reason that people buy cars this small is to get great gas mileage. The 2015 Spark will only deliver its owners around 31 MPG for city driving and 39 MPG on the highway.

4. Gauges Can Be Difficult to Read

The instrument panel is inspired by motorcycles, and that is not a good thing. The small gauges can be hard to read, and this is especially problematic for drivers without excellent vision.

Conclusion
There is not a better value on the market in this car category. The 2015 Chevy Spark is fun to drive, has impressive interior room and offers a lot more positives than negatives. The Spark outshines its competitors and is an excellent choice for minicar shoppers.