General Motors retains a large and versatile lineup under the Chevrolet marque where the Chevrolet Spark holds the place of a city car. Being one of the cheapest in the lineup, it is nonetheless made overseas.
Daewoo Roots
The Chevrolet Spark was firstly known under the name Daewoo Matiz. It was launched by Daewoo Motors in 1998, and with General Motors’ rising involvement in its South Korean division, the car’s badge changed to Chevrolet in most markets. GM Korea which is the successor of Daewoo Motors continues to be the main manufacturer of the Chevrolet Spark to this day.
2015 Chevrolet Spark RS Concept © General Motors
GM Korea
GM Korea has several assembly plants in South Korea. All four generations of the Korean-made Chevrolet Spark originate from Changwon plant in Changwon city. There are many other assembly sites around the world (including some past and present production capacities in Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Poland, Romania, and Colombia) though the American market receives only the Korean-made version.
2016 Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark’s MSRP starts at $12,660 for standard version and at $25,995 for EV version (excluding the full $7,500 tax credit). It is one of the smallest cars in the world as well as one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
