2016 Chevrolet Spark - 2015 Dubai Motor Show Live

11/11/2015 - 15:40 | ,  ,   | Ashwin Ram N P

Gets an all-new engine with a Start/Stop system.

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is being showcased at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show. The new generation Spark was launched in South Korea in mid-July and is being manufactured at the GM's plant in Changwon, South Korea from 'globally sourced' parts.

2016 Chevrolet Spark front quarter at DIMS 2015

Dubbed the 'Next Spark', the new version is underpinned by an all-new platform which is touted to provide a 'sophisticated driving experience'. It features a 100 mm longer wheelbase and a 40 mm lower overall height.

2016 Chevrolet Spark rear quarter at DIMS 2015

The salient features on the 2016 Spark include Apple CarPlay connectivity on the 7-inch MyLink infotainment system, heated steering wheel (optional), Opel Corsa’s city-mode steering system (for reduced effort during parking), cruise control, Side Blind Spot Alert, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert, a rear view camera for reverse parking, and the like.

2016 Chevrolet Spark interior at DIMS 2015

The powertrain includes an all-new 1.0-litre Ecotec SGE three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 75 hp of maximum power and 95 Nm of peak torque, teamed with a 5-speed manual or a C-Tech automatic transmission. Being equipped with a Start/Stop system, the claimed mileage of the new Spark is 15.7 km/l.

The 2016 Chevy Spark will be exported to 40 markets worldwide from South Korea. India will not receive the new model, and would get a hatchback and compact sedan based on the Beat's platform.

2016 Chevrolet Spark - Press Release

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