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2016 Chevrolet Spark Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For urban-dwelling commuters who want a downsized hatchback, Chevrolet offers its subcompact Spark with some hefty upgrades for 2016. This 5-door, 4-passenger paragon of value sports a new look for the upcoming model year, as well as more power, improved safety technology, and a number of upgrades to interior styling and features.
Again offered in 3 trims—the base LS, the midlevel 1LT, and the top-shelf 2LT—the 2016 Spark stable deviates somewhat from Chevy’s re-ordered branding for the upcoming model year in keeping the numerically differentiated LT trims.
Look for the 2016 Spark to debut a new grille and front fascia design, as well as a new headlight configuration. Also new for the 2016 model year, the Spark will ride on a slightly longer wheelbase, which Chevy claims increases passenger room. As yet, however, cargo space has not been claimed to be any larger than the current generation’s 31.2 cubic feet (with the rear seatbacks folded). A further disappointment for the upcoming Spark variants, at least in the minds of most reviewers, is the continued frustration caused by trying to fold those rear seatbacks.
Also expected to debut in the 2016 Spark is a more conventionally styled interior that boasts a redesigned dashboard and instrument-cluster arrangement that Chevy claims to be more ergonomic than the current version. Included in this interior upgrade are seats that are significantly more comfortable than the current ones.
Also coming next year is an up-powered version of the 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine stashed in the current Spark. The new mill is slated to put out 98 hp under the management, once again, of either the standard 5-speed manual shifter or the available continuously variable transmission (CVT). The folks at Chevrolet additionally claim a marginal bump in mileage from this reworked 4-cylinder for next year, to go along with its 14 extra ponies.
Scheduled to return boasting 15-inch alloy wheels and a standard rear spoiler, this reworked hatchback should also again feature, depending on the selected trim, cloth or leatherette upholstery, tilt-wheel steering, and manual air conditioning. Additionally, select Spark variations will debut a standard rear-view camera and rear parking sensors for 2016.
Meanwhile, the 1LT and 2LT will again feature such added standard bling as heated power-adjustable mirrors, cruise control, and full power accessories, with the 2LT additionally sporting heated front seats and Bluetooth hands-free communications.
Techno-goodies slated for the next-gen Spark include, besides the upgraded OnStar telematics (which boast the 4G LTE WiFi connection that debuted for 2015), improved MyLink infotainment, now with a 7-inch color display, a CD player with 4 or 6 speakers depending on the trim chosen, and an auxiliary audio input. Higher trims will also return toting standard satellite radio.
Options for the 2016 Spark, unfortunately, are not available at the moment, but expect them to remain comparatively sparse.
Finally, standard safety equipment in all 2016 Spark trims will remain 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head curtain airbags, hill-hold assist, and OnStar emergency alerts and communications. The Spark 2LT, furthermore, is also slated to return with standard front fog/driving lights and turn-signal-integrated mirrors. Some brand new available safety stuff scheduled for next year’s editions includes blind-spot alerts, lane-keeping assistance, and forward-collision warning.
The current Spark lineup gets 4 out of a possible 5 stars for overall safety from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the 2015 versions a score of Good in all safety tests except small-overlap frontal-offset testing which gets a second-best Acceptable rating.
Look for the 2016 Spark to debut in the late fall of this year, when it will again take on such capable rivals as the more expensive Fiat 500 and Scion iQ, along with its somewhat larger competitors like Ford’s Fiesta, Honda’s Fit, and Kia’s surprisingly sprightly Rio.
User reviews for 2016 Chevrolet Spark
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by Anonymous
Aug 16, 2022
Like almost everything about it except the manual locks. Ugh! Very frustrating when you are used to newer higher end vehicles. Easy to park!Aug 16, 2022
by kim h
Mar 25, 2021
Needs something more to make it say See me ! I know if it did I would,ve looked twice and kept coming back to it
Mar 25, 2021
by Joseph Z
Aug 18, 2020
It is a beautiful compact car. When driving, it does not look like a small carAug 18, 2020
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by Anonymous
Aug 16, 2022
Like almost everything about it except the manual locks. Ugh! Very frustrating when you are used to newer higher end vehicles. Easy to park!Aug 16, 2022
by kim h
Mar 25, 2021
Needs something more to make it say See me ! I know if it did I would,ve looked twice and kept coming back to it
Mar 25, 2021
by Joseph Z
Aug 18, 2020
It is a beautiful compact car. When driving, it does not look like a small carAug 18, 2020
by Carolyn A
Jul 04, 2020
We spent a month researching the Sonic but when we went for a test drive...it was bigger then we were expecting....
We just wanted a reliable, fuel efficient commuter car...and when we saw the Spark, we thought why not give it a test drive.
Wow. It revs at just over 3000 at 75 mph and has great visibility. What the heck? it does not strike us as underpowered at all.
The leg room for the driver and the passenger is better then my Honda FIT. and the gas mileage? 41 highway....
we were sold. Bought a 2016. There are but 2 things we would change....the rear view mirror is too small and due to its shape we cannot clip on an extension. Plus ....if only the brakes were all disk...drums just are lesser. Other then that its a peach!Jul 04, 2020
by hgp@u.washington.edu p
May 07, 2020
My 2016 Spark LT1 is amazing, zips around quickly, very roomy, superb on MPG. Easy to park anywhere, looks fantastic (at least for me), strong engine for its size, goes up hills or slopes quite well. Pretty much all the basic driving comfort needed at a very affordable price. May 07, 2020
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2016 Chevrolet Spark Pricing
Original MSRP
$12,660 to $16,185Price range
$7,436 to $8,561Average price on CG
$7,584YoY price change
$8,561 to $7,584Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 9.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 80 amps · Battery: 375 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 9.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: second row · Cupholders: 4 · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.76
Engine
Alternator: 80 amps · Battery: 375 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 9.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.76
Engine
Alternator: 80 amps · Battery: 375 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer