2019年雪佛兰park

The Chevy's playful nature is almost immediately apparent once you get behind the wheel. Despite being let down by its engine, the small subcompact feels as nimble as it does fun. The steering feedback is excellent - well-weighted and inspiring confidence enough to point the Spark in and out of tight spaces without much second thought. But it does this without feeling out-of-control at higher speeds. The suspension does well to cope with urban roads, feeling refined and capable of absorbing anything but the largest of potholes.

Drivers who struggle with the dimensions of a large car, especially teenagers and first-time owners, will find the Spark the perfect driving companion. With its comfortable yet responsive driving dynamics, it is the ideal daily commuter; whether it be to campus, work, or the morning school run, the Spark manages quite well. Getting out of town reveals some of the Spark's less stellar traits, where Chevy could've given noise insulation a lot more attention in our opinion. The cabin isn't unbearably loud, but it's enough to leave it feeling less refined, especially at higher speeds. The Spark is capable, however, and provides a rather fun drive, especially with the manual gearbox allowing an extra layer of engagement.

The 2019 Chevrolet Spark offers an attractive package at an almost ridiculously cheap entry-price and continues to provide exceptional value for money across all four of its trims. Despite being let down by a somewhat weak motor, the driving dynamics are quite brilliant for a car of its size. The introduction of advanced collision avoidance equipment this year gives the Spark an edge over fellow budget rivals, but only being available on the 2LT means you're paying the same sort of money as a decently equipped Honda Fit. Aside from fun driving dynamics and an exceptional infotainment system, the Spark fails to do anything else exceptionally, with middling gas mileage, seating for only four people, and average storage space. But fun styling and an affordable price are big drawcards in a segment often dominated by the mundane.

The Ford Fiesta puts up quite a fight with its sporty and agile driving dynamics, trumping the Spark for all the driving fun it has to offer. Performance is more readily accessible, too, with 22hp and 18 lb-ft more on tap from the Ford's 1.6-liter engine, but it pays the price at the pumps, returning weaker gas mileage than the Spark. The Fiesta is bigger than the Spark, seating five and boasting 2.1 cubic feet more cargo volume behind the rear seats. Both offer great infotainment systems, but the Spark offers available driver-assist features not present on the similarly priced Fiesta, as well as ten airbags. Ultimately, the Spark is less practical, but safer and more modern, while the Fiesta is showing its age, which is why we'd opt for the more contemporary Spark.

In the subcompact segment, the Honda Fit reigns supreme as the do-it-all family hatchback for the modern family. It's more practical in a number of areas, with more seating space and more than four cubic feet of extra space behind the rear seats, which expands to a mammoth 52.7 with all the seats folded. The diminutive Spark only offers up 27.2 cubic feet. The Fit gives buyers an engaging chassis and frugal gas mileage estimates superior to those of the Spark, but all while providing the extra performance of 32 hp and 20 lb-ft extra from its 1.5-liter engine. Honda also gives the Fit more standard safety features and access to driver-assist functionality on lower trims, and the exemplary safety ratings prove the Fit superior in this regard. While the Spark may be cheaper to get into, the moment you add safety features to the mix it's quickly on par with the Fit's pricing, while offering much less as an overall package. The Fit remains the benchmark for a reason, it's superior in almost every way.