The Smallest Chevy with the Biggest Personality: The 2021 Chevy Spark

Do you hate the idea of driving a compact SUV but need more room than a sedan has to offer? As your top Chevrolet dealer in Georgia, we get that not everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon and get behind the wheel of a compact or crossover SUV. That’s entirely understandable. Fortunately, Chevrolet gets it too and designed the Chevy Spark to give drivers the best of both worlds.

The Chevy Spark offers the spaciousness of a small SUV, with 27.2 cu.ft. of cargo space, along with the fuel economy of a sedan and a remarkably affordable price tag. So, how did Chevy up the ante with the 2021 Spark, and just how much room can a hatchback offer? We’ll answer these questions and more as we look at a few of our favorite features on the newest Chevy Spark.

#1 The Right Price

Chevrolet knows how to build a reliable vehicle without an astronomical price tag, and that’s exactly what you find with the 2021 Spark. The lineup starts with the LS or base model at $13,400 and progresses to the 1LT, ACTIV, and 2LT. But, unlike many other hatchbacks on the market, even the high-end Spark 2LT boasts an affordable price tag with a starting MSRP of $16,800.

So, what do you get for $13,400? The LS is equipped with the basics, from 10 standard airbags to a rear vision camera. From there, Chevy gives drivers plenty of tech with a 7-in color touchscreen display that houses the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System and offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. These features are included in the next trim option, the Spark 1LT that starts at $15,300. The 1LT adds 15-in alloy wheels as well as power windows and doors, satellite radio, remote keyless entry, and steering wheel-mounted controls for easy access to cruise control, audio, and phone.

Buyers looking for more luxury don’t have to look far, thanks to the Spark ACTIV, which starts at $16,400. The ACTIV offers a sportier exterior with roof rails and an exclusive front grille and rear fascia, as well as unique 15-in alloy wheels that set the model apart from the others in the lineup. The ACTIV also comes with heated leather seats for both the driver and passenger.

The high-end 2021 Chevy Spark is the 2LT and offers heated driver and front passenger seats like the ACTIV. The 2LT takes comfort and convenience a step further with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless open, and keyless start. Drivers can also add a variety of affordable packages and accessories to customize the Spark 2LT without sending the price tag sky high.

#2 Fun to Drive

Chevy promises that “getting there’s going to be fun” in the Spark, and that’s certainly the case with the sporty hatchback. The 2021 Spark lineup comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission paired with a 1.4-liter EcoTec four-cylinder engine. While the engine doesn’t produce loads of power, it’s more than enough and makes the Spark easy and convenient to drive in town. Just imagine maneuvering the Spark through a busy street or parallel parking in a tight space in the heart of the city!

As an added bonus, the Spark also gets great mileage whether it’s traveling down the highway or navigating the city streets. Of course, the proof is in the numbers, and the Spark stands by its promise to deliver fun-sized efficiency. That efficiency comes to the tune of an EPA estimated 30 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway, which means you’ll have to stop for fuel far less than you would in a crossover SUV.

#3 Bold Personality

There’s nothing average about the 2021 Spark, and that’s exactly what Chevy intended. Designed with a big and bold personality, the Spark gives drivers plenty of enjoyment when they’re behind the wheel. Luckily for drivers, the Spark’s personality doesn’t stop with its performance. Drivers can select from bold exterior colors like Red Hot, Cayenne Orange, and Passion Fruit. Chevy also made the Spark’s more traditional colors fun with names like Toasted Marshmallow, Mosaic Black, Summit White, Mystic Blue, Caribbean Blue, Silver Ice Metallic, and Nightfall Gray.

#4 Make It Special

Just when you thought the Spark couldn’t show any more personality, the hatchback ups its game as Chevy offers drivers the option to build a customized special edition. With the Spark lineup already offering a unique color palette, the Spark Special Edition gives drivers an even better chance to show off the vehicle’s personality with a two-tone painted roof that instantly sets it apart from every other Spark in the lineup. The Special Edition also includes distinct features like a black-painted grille with an accent color grille surround, front and rear black Chevy bowtie emblems, accent mirror caps, accent color daytime running light bezels, and 15-in black-painted alloy wheels with a machined finish to complete the sleek and stylish aesthetic.

#5 Plenty of Tech

Small but mighty, the 2021 Spark is equipped with an impressive array of connectivity features that are centralized in the 7-in diagonal color touchscreen display that houses the intuitive Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system. From the display, drivers can access a variety of in-vehicle apps as well as take advantage of the available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Drivers can also utilize the available built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi to stay connected wherever the road takes them.

#6 Loaded with Safety

Chevy’s commitment to safety shows its true colors on the 2021 Spark, which is built around a high-strength steel safety cage and comes equipped with 10 standard airbags. Every Spark comes standard with a rear vision camera that gives drivers a clear view of the area behind the hatchback. The view also includes gridlines that help when parking the Spark or driving in reverse.

Drivers looking for advanced safety features can add a variety of innovative technology like Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear Park Assist. Automatic Emergency Braking is available when the Spark is traveling at speeds under 37 mph and works in conjunction with Forward Collision Alert to prevent front-end collisions by utilizing cameras and sensors to determine when hard or enhanced emergency braking is necessary. The available Lane Departure Warning alerts drivers when the Spark unintentionally drifts out of its lane without using a turn signal, and Rear Park Assist makes parking the Spark incredibly easy by providing distance alerts to objects and other vehicles behind the Spark when in reverse.

Show Your Personality

If you’re looking for a reliable vehicle that offers plenty of space for cargo, agile handling, a sporty exterior, and an excellent fuel economy, then the 2021 Chevy Spark should be at the top of your list. The sporty hatchback is designed with drivers in mind and offers an impressive suite of comfort, convenience, tech, and safety features that’ll make you do a double-take at its affordable price tag. But that’s only part of what makes the Spark such an attractive purchase. Everything else – the fun color options and the opportunity to build your very own Special Edition – is just icing on the cake!