The new Chevrolet Spark debut in Geneva

In early March MOTORSHOW in Geneva world premiere subkompaktnogo hatchback Chevrolet Spark next generation, which was based on the concept Kára Beat, first shown at last year's exhibition in New York.

New product developed in Korea and is built on a new platform of the group General Motors. On the European market for the original hatchback will be offered two four-cylinder petrol engine volume of 1.0 and 1.2 liters, develop 65 and 86 horsepower respectively. It was expected that later changed to a 1.3-liter turbodizelem, which will be available in two capacities - 75 and 90 horsepower. Motors, depending on the modifications will be aggregated with a five-or six mechanical gearbox.

Note that according to some foreign publications, the company also may issue a Chevrolet "charged" version of Spark hatchbac k with the 150-strong 1,6-liter turbomotorom from Opel Corsa GSi.

On the European market will be new for sale in early 2010 and will compete with compact hatchback Hyundai i10 and the Ford Ka. Note that in the year the car will start and at the GM plant in Uzbekistan, which is planned to collect up to 50 thousand a year Spark.