Regardless of what else is happening across the rest of the automotive industry, people will almost always have a need for an affordable, well-equipped, and fuel-efficient platform. This is exactly the niche filled by the 2022 Chevy Spark, one of the last hatchbacks of its kind still in production. Independent expert reviews have had a lot of positive things to say about the latest Chevy Spark, with highlights including an abundance of standard and available features given its modest starting price, very strong fuel economy scores and, finally, a very slim footprint. Future owners of the 2022 Chevy Spark will be able to use parking spots that others with larger vehicles will have to pass by.
Exterior Design & Features
Spark Sport Edition
What the 2022 Chevy Spark may not offer in terms of bulk, it more than makes up for in style. The available Sport Edition allows future 2022 Spark owners to help their vehicles stand out from the rest of the traffic on the road. Some of the Sport Edition features include:
- Two-tone painted roof
- Black-painted grille
- Black bowtie on the front and rear
- Accent-colour mirror housings
- Accent-colour daytime running lamp bezels
- 15-inch black-painted aluminum wheels (with a machined finish)
Available Spark Colour Options
A stylish vehicle like the 2022 Chevy Spark needs to have an expansive and unique colour palette. The hatchback’s manufacturer has made 10 colours available for Ernie Dean customers to consider. Take a look at the options below:
- Silver Ice
- Summit White
- Red Hot
- Mosaic Black
- Nightfall Grey
- Toasted Marshmallow
- Cayenne Orange
- Passion Fruit
- Mystic Blue
- Caribbean Blue
| Dimensions: | 2022 Chevrolet Spark |
|---|---|
| Length (mm/in) | 3,635 / 143.1 |
| Width (without mirrors) (mm/in) | 1,595 / 62.8 |
| Height (mm/in) | 1,483 / 58.4 |
| Wheelbase (mm/in) | 2,385 / 93.9 |
| Base Curb Weight (kb/lbs) | 1,049 / 2,312 |
Interior Design & Features
Convenience Features
Chevy engineers have done an outstanding job of using the available space inside the 2022 Chevy Spark as efficiently as possible. Some of the innovative convenience features included or available with the latest Spark include:
- Rear cargo security shelf
- Back seat coat hooks
- Instrument panel storage
- Manual tilt steering
Abundant Cargo Space
The 2022 Chevy Spark might be classified as a subcompact hatchback, however, when the interior of the vehicle is properly configured it will offer an incredible amount of cargo volume. Folding the rear seats down in the 2022 Spark provides up to 770 litres of cargo volume.
| Dimensions: | 2022 Chevrolet Spark |
|---|---|
| Front Headroom (mm/in) | 991 / 39.0 |
| Rear Headroom (mm/in) | 940 / 37.0 |
| Front Legroom (mm/in) | 1,059 / 41.7 |
| Rear Legroom (mm/in) | 838 / 33.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (mm/in) | 1,290 / 50.8 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (mm/in) | 1,265 / 49.8 |
| Front Hip Room (mm/in) | 1,224 / 48.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (mm/in) | 1,219 / 48.0 |
| Cargo Volume (rear seat up) (L) | 314 |
| Cargo Volume (rear seat down) (L) | 770 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
Technology
Full-Colour Touchscreen
One of the 2022 Spark’s greatest strengths is that it is packed with the latest infotainment technology available from Chevy. Each of the hatchback’s available trim grades will be equipped with a 7-inch full-colour touchscreen interface. This is where drivers will interact with the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system to control the software’s plentiful multimedia functions.
Smartphone Connectivity
Most of us would be lost without our smartphones, and the 2022 Chevy Spark was built with this in mind. Each version of the hatchback will be compatible with both the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto suites of applications. Additionally, the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system will work with the Amazon Alexa digital home assistant.
Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot
We live in the most connected society to ever populate the planet. That doesn’t stop just because someone is on the road. Owners of the 2022 Chevy Spark offers a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that can accommodate several devices at once.
Efficiency
City/Highway Fuel Economy
Fuel efficiency is really the name of the game for the 2022 Chevy Spark. A 2022 Spark with all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission will be able to offer fuel economy scores of 7.7 L/100 km in the city and 6.2 L/100 km on the highway. These scores are consistent across the entire Spark lineup, with each trim offering similarly stellar fuel efficiency.
Fun-Loving Performance
A 2022 Chevy Spark might not offer the kind of performance found with models like the Corvette or Camaro, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to drive. The engine is responsive and handling around corners is as engaging as any other model that shares a class with the Spark. Additionally, the vehicle’s small size and sharp handling will be especially helpful when navigating crowded city streets.
| Specifications: | 2022 Chevrolet Spark |
|---|---|
| Engine | ECOTEC 1.4 L 4-cylinder engine |
| Horsepower | 98 |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Consumption (AWD) (city/highway) (L/100 km) | 7.7 / 6.2 |
Safety
Back-Up Camera
Just because the 2022 Spark is a slim and nimble platform, drivers might still need a little extra help backing into a tight parking space. The standard Rear Vision Camera will activate at low speeds and give the driver an excellent view of the area behind the vehicle. Dynamic guidelines will provide greater precision when parking or leaving a parking space.
Active Safety Systems
Some versions of the 2022 Chevy Spark will be outfitted with Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic Emergency Braking. This trio of active safety systems all work together to help the driver maintain situational awareness and avoid potentially dangerous situations.
Other Safety Equipment
It only makes sense for Chevrolet to embrace the latest technology to help drivers avoid collisions in the first place. However, they have still held on to some of the fundamentals of crash safety. A high-strength steel safety cage is built into the superstructure of the 2022 Spark and the vehicle’s occupants are protected by 10 airbags.
What’s New From the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
Very little has changed for the Chevy Spark between the 2021 and 2022 model years. The stylish and efficient hatchback continues to offer a very modest starting price while still making some of the most advanced technology available across its entire lineup. From a utility perspective, owners of the 2022 Chevy Spark will have one of the most generous cargo areas in its class as well as an array of standard and available convenience features to make the hatchback as user-friendly as possible.
2021 Spark Model Trims
LS
Starting at $10,398*Highlighted features:
- Chevrolet Infotainment System 3
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- 10 airbags
- Rear Vision Camera
1LT
Starting at $15,098*Highlighted features:
- 15-inch aluminum wheels
- Steering wheel-mounted controls
- Remote keyless entry, panic alarm
- Power windows, locks
2LT
Starting at $19,498*Highlighted features:
- Heated driver/front passenger seats
- Keyless open and start
- Leatherette seat trim
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel (3-spoke silver accents)
The 2022 Chevy Spark officially puts the era of the sparsely equipped, boring hatchback to bed. Buyers looking for a fun and efficient way to navigate crowded city streets won’t find a more suitable platform anywhere else on the market. Additionally, when the time comes to change the oil in your 2022 Spark, remember that the Ernie Dean Service Department is here to assist. Not only can we easily handle regularly scheduled maintenance but our team is more than qualified to handle more complex repairs as well.