Chevy Spark Being Discontinued Summer 2022

The light is going out, and pretty soon, there won’t be any Spark left for Chevy. If you want this small hatchback, the time is now.

The smallest and most affordable car this brand has offered for the past ten years will be deleted from the lineup in favor of upcoming EVs, crossovers, and SUVs. The surprise shouldn’t be that the Chevy Spark is going to be gone from the automotive world; it should be that this car was able to hang on as long as it did. There just isn’t much of a desire for a tiny hatchback, even if it’s one of the most affordable cars in the market.

Recent Sales Were Abysmal

The 2021 version of the Spark sold so few that it barely held on to light a match for the Chevrolet brand. This tiny hatchback accounted for only 1.1 percent of the overall sales for GM. That percentage equals 24,459 models being sold, which might sound like quite a few, but for GM, it’s not. This number was 27 percent lower than in 2020, with the fourth quarter only showing 1,452 models sold. That is simply not going to be enough to keep this little hatchback on the road.

Incidentally, the Spark has been around since 2012, and the best year of sales for this little car was in 2014 when 39,159 models were sold. While that was a good year for the Spark, it still did not allow this little car to continue onward past this upcoming summer.

Can You Still Buy a New Chevy Spark?

Production of the Spark will continue until August of this year, giving you several months where you can still buy this little car. If you’re looking for an affordable car that can be easy to drive on city streets, this might be exactly what you want to enjoy. The starting price for the Spark is $14,595, which is certainly affordable. Keep in mind you’re buying a small hatchback that doesn’t have a lot of power or interior space, which is why we say it’s good for city streets.

What is the Spark?

Most likely, if you’ve seen this little Chevy hatchback out on the roads, it’s been wearing a paint color that makes you want to stop and take a look. While small, the Spark is certainly filled with personality, which begins with the dynamic colors that are offered.

The Spark is a subcompact hatchback car that starts out with very little equipment and doesn’t add a lot to the mix. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad car; in fact, it can be a great little car for the right driver. If you wanted to give a new car to a teenager who just got their license, or you were looking for an affordable car to drive around in the city where you live and work, the Spark can certainly be the right choice.

More Pricing for this Chevy

We know the starting price of the Chevy Spark, but what if you want to add more to the mix? You can move up from the LS trim and head to the 1LT trim, which will cost nearly $2,000 more, or find your way to the top of the range at the 2LT model, where you’ll pay a little more than $18,000. If you add options to this top model, you will find the price heading into the $20k range.

Surprising Comfort in a Small Car

Although the Spark isn’t a long car, it is tall enough for you to be comfortable during your drive. The front seats fit passengers of various sizes and make them feel comfortable. Unless you need to use the rear seats for passengers it’s probably best to keep that area free for any gear and luggage you want to carry in your small hatchback. When you do have the rear seats up, you’ll find 11.1 cubic feet of cargo room in the rear, but with them down, the space is expanded to 27.2 cubic feet.

Sharp, Unmistakable Style

The only car you could mistake the Chevy Spark for is the Sonic, which was deleted from the lineup already. The Sonic was larger, but both offer a bullet-shaped style with rear door handles that are located high in the rear pillars to give you a slightly different way to open the doors and get inside. The large glass area allows you to see everything you need to when you take this hatchback out on the road. If you opt for the Special Edition package on your Spark, you’ll have a black grille and black-finished alloy wheels to give you the improved style you desire.

What Features Will You Find?

LS Trim (base model)

• Hand-crank windows
• Manual locks
• 15-inch steel wheels
• Height-adjustable steering wheel
• Single-zone air conditioning
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Two USB ports
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Four-speaker audio system
• Rearview camera

1LT Trim

• 15-inch alloy wheels
• Cruise control
• Power windows/locks
• Heated side mirrors
• Satellite radio
• Six-speaker audio system
• Optional power sunroof

2LT Trim

• Chrome-finished door handles
• Chrome grille
• LED daytime running lights
• Keyless entry
• Push-button starting
• Upgraded instrument panel
• Rear parking sensors

The Spark Engine

The only engine offered for the 2022 Chevy Spark is a 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 98 horsepower and 94 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is mated to either a five-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission to give you the drive you desire. You’ll find 29 city/38 hwy mpg with the manual and 30 city/38 hwy mpg when you select the CVT.

The Spark is Getting Unplugged

If you’re looking for the right time to buy a small, affordable, and efficient hatchback that offers plenty of personality during your drive, that time has come. The Chevy Spark will no longer be part of the lineup after production ends in August. While it’s the end of another era in the automotive world, many will likely not lament the end of the Spark. Even so, this little hatchback does have quite a bit to offer for someone that has the right lifestyle for this car. Could that person be you?