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Chevrolet's Spark subcompact targets the European market with distinctive design and efficiency.

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present it!: Chevrolet Spark

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Chevrolet's Spark subcompact targets the European market with distinctive design and efficiency.

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Chevrolet aims squarely at the European market with its new Spark subcompact. This car features a distinctive design that stands out, moving beyond the typical small and cute aesthetic. The Spark offers two engine options: a 1.0-liter engine with 68 horsepower and a 1.2-liter engine with 82 horsepower. It boasts impressive fuel efficiency, using just 5.1 liters per 100 km. In Germany, the starting price for the basic version is €8,900. Additionally, a natural gas version of the Spark is set to be available next year, expanding its appeal in the competitive European automotive landscape.

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