For The Spark is more practical than most city cars and all versions have six airbags, as well as a five-year warranty and servicing package.

Against Basic versions are short on some kit and the cabin plastics aren't particularly appealing.

Chevrolet Spark Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Spark is spacious and has distinctive looks, but choose your model carefully, because not all are great value.

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There are 6 Chevrolet Spark versions available

Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.0 5dr £7,375
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.0 + 5dr £8,475
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.0 LS 5dr £9,185
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.2 LS 5dr £9,595
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.2 LS+ 5dr £10,095
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.2 LT 5dr £10,695
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Spark Our pick

Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.2 LS 5dr

Probably the best model in the range once you’ve negotiated a discount. Reasonable performance, good equipment levels and decent safety.

What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Chevrolet Spark is all about low-cost motoring, so you might think the cheapest version makes most sense. Financially it does, but the entry-level car is short on kit, so we'd recommend spending a bit more to make sure you get the essentials.

That said, it's best not to go too far in the other direction, because the top-spec versions are quite pricey and for that kind of money you can get classier, more grown-up superminis.

Although it's not particularly keenly priced, or well equipped compared with its city car rivals, the Spark stands out in a couple of areas. Firstly, there's the angular styling, which gives it a more edgy look than most of its cutesy counterparts. Then there's the cabin, which has more space than most.

Discounts aren't as large at this end of the market, but push for as much off the list price as you can, because at this level every penny counts.

Reader test team says:

Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.2 LT 5dr

I drove this car as part of a purchasing 'test…

Stuart Moon

2 out of 5 stars

Chevrolet Spark Hatchback 1.2 LT 5dr

This car has been a very good buy. We bought it to…

Kieran Wateridge

4 out of 5 stars
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