Is this the UK’s cheapest new car?

Times are hard in most financial markets, but that doesn’t mean you can treat yourself to a new car.

Motor Depot in East Yorkshire have just introduced their latest bargain bucket car the Chevrolet Spark. You will get £210 change from £6000, which could well be the UK’s cheapest new car.

A brand new 2014 (63) Chevrolet Spark comes in a selection of great colours, two which we can be seen below. They are very jazzy and bright, perfect for this funky little car.

UK’s cheapest new car Equipment Breakdown

If you are wondering what exactly £5790 buys you, below is breakdown of exactly what you will get;

Safety and Security

  • 3 point rear seatbelts x3
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front seat side impact airbags
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
  • Knee protector
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Remote central door locking

Mechanical

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Electronic stability control

Exterior Trim and Features

  • Internally adjustable door mirrors
  • Electric front windows
  • Electric rear window defroster
  • Rear wash/wipe
  • Tinted glass with shaded front windscreen
  • Black door handles
  • Black grille surround
  • Black rear roof spoiler
  • Body colour tailgate handle
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Roof antenna
  • Solid paint
  • Height adjustable headlamps

Interior Trim and Features

  • 3 rear headrests
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Height adjustable driver’s seat
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Isofix rear child seat preparation
  • Courtesy lights
  • Driver’s side sunvisor/concealed vanity mirror
  • 3 spoke steering wheel
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Rear parcel shelf

Heating and Ventilation

  • Air filter
  • Rear window demister

Driver Convenience

  • Remote fuel filler release

Driver Information, Aids, and Communications

  • Power Steering
  • Bluetooth system

Entertainment

  • 4 speakers
  • Combined ipod/USB connection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Radio/MP3 CD player with aux input

Wheels and Tyres

  • 13″ steel wheels
  • Full size spare wheel

At the time this vehicle was first registered, the standard UK technical specification for the model was:

Engine and Drive Train
  • Transmission Type – Manual
  • No. of Gears – 5 Speed
  • Engine Cc – 995
  • No. of Valves – 16
  • No. of Cylinders – 4
  • Cylinder Layout – In-line
  • Cylinder Bore (mm) – 68.5
  • Cylinder Stroke (mm) – 67.5
  • Camshaft Type – DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery – Multi point fuel injection
  • Catalytic Converter – Yes
  • Engine Layout – Front transverse
  • Compression Ratio – 9.8:1

Performance

  • 0 to 60 (secs) – 15.3
  • Top Speed (MPH) – 94
  • Engine Power (BHP) – 68
  • Engine Power (PS) – Yes
  • Engine Power (KW) – 50
  • Engine Power (RPM) – 6400
  • Engine Torque (LBS.FT) – 69
  • Engine Torque (NM) – 93
  • Engine Torque (RPM) – 4800
  • Engine Torque (MKG) – 9.5

Fuel Consumption

  • EC Urban (mpg) – 42.8
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg) – 68.9
  • EC Combined (mpg) – 56.5

Emissions

  • CO2 (g/kg) – 118
  • Standard Euro Emissions – EURO 5
  • Noise Level dB(A) – 68.5
  • CO – 0.591
  • HC – 0.036
  • NOx – 0.013

Wheels and Tyres

  • Wheel Type – 13″ Steel
  • Alloys – No
  • Space Saving Spare Wheel – No
  • Tyre Size (Front) – 155/80 R13
  • Tyre Size (Rear) – 155/80 R13
  • Tyre Size (Spare) – Full size

Vehicle Dimensions

  • Length (mm) – 3595
  • Wheelbase (mm) – 2375
  • Width (mm) – 1597
  • Height (mm) – 1522

Weight and Capacities

  • No. of Seats – 5
  • Luggage Capacity with Seats Up – 170
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) – 35
  • Gross Vehicle Weight – 1367
  • Turning Circle – Kerb to Kerb – 9.9
  • Minimum Kerb Weight – 864
  • Max. Load Weight – 503
  • Max. Roof Load – 50

Safety and General

  • NCAP Pedestrian Rating – 9
  • NCAP Front and Side Impact Rating – 9
  • Safety Concerns – No
  • Std. Man. Warranty (Years from new) – 3
  • Standard Man. Warranty (Mileage) – 60000
  • Man. Paintwork Guarantee (Years from new) – 3
  • Man. Corrosion Guarantee (Years from new) – 6
  • Special Edition? – No
  • Special Order Only? – No

 

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