2022 Chevy Spark Review
Price Range: $12,850 - $19,998





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2022 Chevrolet Spark Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- No significant changes for 2022
- Part of the second Spark generation introduced for 2015
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$102/mo for Spark LS
Spark LS
vs
$141/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#8 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Spark from 2008-2022.$430/yr
vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).0.68x/yr
vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).10.9%
vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Chevrolet Spark Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(78%)
4(11%)
3(0%)
2(7%)
1(4%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
Trending topics
New car after 15 years
5 out of 5 starsSue Smith, 05/21/2021
2021 Chevrolet Spark 1LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl CVT)
I love the style handling color and all but the change of all the new gadgets and backup screen and knobs and dials kinda threw me! I am slowly getting used to them but love my Spark! I am at 77 years of age like a new driver lol 😝But I love it!!!
Great Car for the Money
5 out of 5 starsAPK, 05/01/2021
2021 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl CVT)
21 Chev Spark is a nice, solid car for the money. The technology you want comes standard. It’s a great A to B type car.
What are you looking for?
5 out of 5 starsKen, 04/30/2021
2021 Chevrolet Spark 1LT 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
I found the Chevy Spark so practical we bought 2 of them. If you are looking for a race car buy a Dodge Challenger. If you are looking for 3 roll seating and storage buy a suburban. This car does what it was designed for. And for people to be negative about the Spark you need to buy what fits your needs. I just think this little car is as nice as a pocket on a shirt.
awesome little car
5 out of 5 starsAndrew, 08/27/2021
2021 Chevrolet Spark LS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl CVT)
I'm 6.2 and I can drive comfortably with a car seat in the back front facing though not sure about back facing. I figured I would throw that out their for starters. Grate fuel mileage. You can find a parking spot anywhere lol. If you are good with basic mechanics such as brakes and what not and look online for parts they are dirt cheap. I haven't had to work on anything yet because … it's new but thats one of many things I looked at before deciding on buying this car. Tires are cheaper to. It handles really well. The steering is really responsive. I know alot of people complain about acceleration but honestly it's not that bad even when I have my family loaded up in my car. It's obviously nothing compared to my 2012 3.6L Impala but I can still pass people comfortably on the highway with no issues maintaining a constant speed. Road noise is a little loud but it's to be expected but not by any means defining and nothing the volume nob can't handle if it bothers you.
I will note it did take me a little bit to get used to the CVT. it responds and acts a little differently than a traditional automatic transmission but it's not bad. I have not gone through a winter yet that will be on another review. where I'm from we get alot of snow, ice and slush so we will see about that when it comes. from alot of reviews I've seen and read everyone says it does fine with a good set of snow tires which I will get and just from driving the car itself I think it will do good. If not I will write another review or if I can edit this one later.
Yes their are things I wished this Ls model came with like cruse control or brighter headlights or better yet a rear trunk latch so I don't have to use the key every time I want to open the trunk but It is what it is and I can have most of that installed down the road. The higher trim levels offer these options but I wanted just a cheap basic car so thats what I got. The other thing I love about this car is the fuel mileage. I'm currently up to almost 31 mpg in the city. I only pay around 20$ to fill my tank up from a quarter of a tank. it only has a nine gallon tank but it lasts just as long or longer than my impala's 16 gallon tank. Yes I would and do recommend this car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Chevrolet Spark, so we've included reviews for other years of the Spark since its last redesign.
2022 Spark Highlights
LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $13,600 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $102/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Spark models:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Warns the driver if the system determines an imminent front-end collision is likely.
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lets you know when the Spark starts drifting away from the lane markers.
- Rear Park Assist
- Alerts you of nearby objects when you're backing up.
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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