Friday, February 24, 2012

Chevrolet Spark 2013 mini car

 
Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Chevrolet Spark mini car at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show. Chevrolet Spark is the only car in its segment to offer a seven-inch color touch screen capable of displaying radio-based navigation smartphone, media and contacts for hands-free calling.


Chevrolet Spark is supported by a 1.2L dual-overhead cam four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing that delivers an estimated 85 horsepower (63 kW). It is mated to a five-speed manual transmission standard for competitive city and highway fuel economy. A four-speed automatic transmission will also be available.

1.2L dual-overhead cam was developed using the best practices of technical centers GM Powertrain. It combines competitive performance with advanced technologies such as dual variable cam phasing constantly, electronically controlled thermostat and low-friction engine oil to provide customers a low-m machine Eban, with emissions reductions and fuel savings are incredible.


Chevrolet Spark is designed to excite first-time buyers and city dwellers with its bold styling and colors, affordability, the safety of 10 standard air bags, fuel efficiency and maneuverability. Though compact, Chevrolet Spark offers more passenger and cargo room than other mini cars such as the Fiat 500, Smart fortwo and the Scion iQ. Equipped with the 1.2L four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, Chevrolet Spark will offer competitive fuel economy.

Chevrolet's exclusive MyLink infotainment system, which features the personalized connectivity of Pandora and Stitcher internet radio, will be offered on 1LT and 2LT models when Chevy Spark goes on sale in the United States and Canada in mid-2012. In addition to MyLink, Chevrolet Spark is the only car in its segment to provide the added value of a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and the safety and security of OnStar.

Chevrolet Spark was designed with occupant safety in mind, and has won safety awards in both Europe and Korea. Its safe design begins with a structure composed of 60 percent high-strength steel.

In addition to crash-avoidance technologies such as StabiliTrak and ABS, Spark is equipped with 10 standard air bags, including both driver and passenger front knee air bags to reduce the risk of lower extremity injuries in frontal crashes. Dual-stage frontal air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and side curtain air bags that extend over the front and rear seating rows are also standard.


Other safety technologies include rollover sensing system; three-point safety belts in all four seating positions; seat belt pretensioners in the front driver and passenger seats; the LATCH child seat attachment system; releasable pedals; adjustable head restraints; and a collapsible steering column.

Chevrolet Spark also is equipped with the OnStar safety and security system, which uses GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash.

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