6 ■ MARCH 25, 2011
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CHEVROLET SPARK: The upgraded model is fuel-efficient and an ideal runaround car for the island’s roads.
Practical and reliable the Chevy Spark BY SIMON JONES sjones@bermudasun.bm
There is a new Chevy Spark in town. The economical, nononsense family car has been upgraded again by Chevrolet and it hit the showroom floors at the beginning of March. It is a class B car so will only set you back around $380 when it comes to relicensing it every year. This 2011 model comes in manual or automatic and is a four-door variety with plenty of space throughout. The automatic version costs $21,500 while the manual model comes in at
around $19,000. Although the engine is only a 1000cc it is quick through the turns, easy to handle and has good acceleration from a standing start. It feels smooth and comfortable to drive and in many ways is the ideal runaround for a place like Bermuda. The new Spark is economical — it does around 20km to the litre. It is also simple and versatile. It would suit a family as much as it would suit a young professional couple. There is plenty of space in this car for a few kids to fit in the back and the trunk is a good size to carry around everything you need
Chevrolet Spark Rayclan Chevrolet Addendum Lane, Pembroke Telephone: 292-3891 Price: Starts at $19,000 Class: B
for a trip to the beach or a journey home from the supermarket. The Spark boasts plenty of legroom in the back and the roof is nice and high so you do not feel cramped or squashed. It also has plenty of little cubbyholes where you can store your sunglasses,
credit cards or morning coffee. The long reclining windscreen gives you an excellent view of the road and power steering makes parking and manoeuvring in heavy traffic a doddle. This new Chevy is compact and robust and looks a little bit like a space buggy. It comes complete with roof rack rails, alloy wheels, fog lamps and a host of extra accessories. You have the benefit of electric windows in the front and the back as well as air conditioning and heating depending on the season. The automatic gearbox is basic but effective. There is