The Cheapest New Car in North America is Now a Chevy

With a starting price of $9,995 excluding freight, the 2016 Chevrolet Spark is Canada’s cheapest car.

When converted into USD at the current rates, the Spark would sell for just about $6954.01. But in the U.S., the car actually sells for a base price of $13,535.

Completely redesigned for the 2016 model year, the new Spark comes standard with 10 airbags and a backup camera while its powered by a fuel-efficient 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 98 horsepower. Despite its low price, the Spark also comes standard with a seven-inch MyLink touchscreen infotainment system that gives owners a simple and smart way to access Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in their vehicle. OnStar with 4G LTE is also standard on the compact.

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Compared to its predecessor, the 2016 Chevrolet Spark rides on a brand new architecture that has a slightly longer wheelbase than the outgoing model. Overall it is however 1.6 inches shorter, a change that helps improve aerodynamics and fuel economy.

Chevrolet said that 35 percent of Spark buyers are first-time new vehicle buyers while 45 percent are new to the Chevrolet brand in Canada.

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