Yes, the 2010 Chevrolet Spark is a European-only vehicle at this point. Between its 1.0- and 1.2-liter engines and tiny footprint, it slots into the growing minicar segment in Europe perfectly.
Along with the Chevrolet Cruze, which launches in Europe this spring, and the larger Orlando MPV that goes on sale next year, Chevrolet expects to substantially increase its European market share.
And the U.S.? Well, GM has said it expects to sell the Spark in the U.S. in 2011, which leaves plenty of time to figure out an engine strategy and a profitable place to build the subcompact four-door.
Of course, GM is banking on the fact that there will be demand for such a small car. There was back in late 2008, but now it's hardly a sure thing. And if there's any company that needs a sure thing right now, it's GM. -- Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor, Inside Line
dougtheeng says:
06:42 AM, 03/ 3/09
bring the cool new cars to NA first, not just Europe!
GT5000 says:
08:00 AM, 03/ 3/09
It looked really awkward in the press shots that GM released, but it looks like one of those cars that would look really good in person. They need to replace the Aveo NOW.
ctpax says:
11:07 AM, 03/ 3/09
this car is butt ugly
zimtheinvader says:
12:24 PM, 03/ 3/09
it looks like a Honda Fit that had an allergic reaction.
petrolhead85 says:
02:13 PM, 03/ 3/09
It looks like a Pokemon on speed.
greenpony says:
04:01 PM, 03/ 3/09
I agree with GT5000 and ctpax. Maybe it's a function of the angle or the lens or the color or something, but I would be embarrassed if someone parked that on my street, let alone in my driveway. Maybe it's just me, but if I was tasked with redesigning this thing, the clown-sized headlamp housings would be the first to go.
GT5000 says:
05:38 PM, 03/ 3/09
@greenpony
It's funny you said that. I'm not big on the headlights either, but it's because it reminds me of the Honda Fit's headlights.