2020 Chevrolet Spark

This hatchback comes in LS, 1LT, 2LT, and the sporty ACTIV trim levels, and it creates a fun road presence with its bold front end styling, sculpted lines of the profile, and funky rear end. The LS offers 15-inch steel wheels with bolt-on covers, color-keyed door handles, manual mirrors, a chrome grille, projector beam headlamps, daytime running lamps (DRL), and a rear spoiler.

The 1LT features LED DRL, alloy wheels, and color-keyed heated power mirrors, while the 2LT adds chrome door handles and accents. ACTIV trims feature custom styling with raised suspension, unique bumpers and grille, fog lamps, black fender trim and rocker moldings, a roof-mounted luggage rack, and gunmetal silver-painted wheels.

Under the Spark's hood is a perky four-cylinder 1.4-liter EcoTec engine with multiport fuel injection. It produces 98 horsepower and 94 pound-feet of torque which are delivered to the front wheels by the standard five-speed manual transmission or the available seamless shifting continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The Spark is immensely fun to drive, and its compact size makes it perfect for negotiating narrow city streets. Short overhangs at the front and rear make it easy to maneuver, and with the help of the rear backup camera, parallel and perpendicular city parking are a breeze. With its fuel-efficient engine, you'll get up to 30 mpg around the city and a miserly 38 mpg on the highway.

Inside the well-equipped cabin, you'll find comfortable seating for four and 11.1 cubic feet of storage space. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats gives you 27.2 cubic feet of space to stow your cargo. LS models have cloth seating, air conditioning, a reconfigurable cluster display, a manual tilting steering column, and a 12-volt power point.

The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability, voice command, Bluetooth, dual USB ports, a 7-inch touch screen, and a four-speaker sound system. You also get access to the OnStar Safety and Security Plan and Chevrolet Connected Services with 4G Wi-Fi hot spot capability.

The 1LT adds remote keyless access, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted controls, power windows, and a six-speaker audio system with satellite radio. ACTIV models offer faux leather seating, heated front seats, and a leather-bound steering wheel. The 2LT adds an enhanced cluster display and chrome door handles and trim.

The Spark's standard safety features include the StabiliTrac electronic stability control system with electronic traction control and brake assist, hill start assist, a four-wheel anti-lock braking system, a rearview camera, and a tire pressure monitor.

The 2LT adds rear parking sensors and, on 2LT CVT models, the option of the Driver Confidence Package that features lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking at speeds below 37 mph is available.