“The Chevy Spark EV is an excellent value. It has amazing acceleration performance, and is completely quiet during acceleration (like all electric vehicles). Especially when charged with renewable energy sources, it is extremely environmentally friendly. Although it is small on the outside, it is remarkably spacious on the inside.”
2016 Chevrolet Spark: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is a full redesign and the first year of its fourth generation. The headline change is an all-new body and chassis, joined by a larger 1.4-liter engine and standard smartphone-friendly touchscreen technology.
About the 2016 Chevrolet Spark
4th gen (2016-2022), first year / full redesign
Chevrolet markets the Spark as a tiny hatchback built for city life. The brochure leans on easy parking, nimble handling, good fuel economy, room for four, and phone-friendly tech that was unusually generous for this size class. Contemporary reviews frame it as a strong first-car or urban-commuter pick: a simple, easy-to-place car that still gives drivers a touchscreen, smartphone integration, and solid safety hardware instead of feeling stripped down.
The LS is the basic city-focused version, but it still has a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a rearview camera. The 1LT adds useful everyday items such as cruise control, power windows and locks, heated mirrors, and a six-speaker audio system. The more polished 2LT has heated synthetic-leather seats, keyless entry with push-button start, and chrome exterior accents.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine replaces the previous 1.2-liter engine across the lineup. Output rises from 84 to 98 horsepower and from 83 to 94 lb-ft of torque.
Styling
The Spark receives an all-new body with a lower, more mature-looking shape. Front fog lights also become standard on the 1LT.
Safety
A rearview camera becomes standard on every trim. The 2LT is also the first Spark trim to offer advanced driver-assistance features.
Tech
Every trim gains a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2LT also adds keyless access with push-button start.
Structural
An all-new chassis underpins the fourth-generation Spark.
2016 Chevrolet Spark specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4L | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4L | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4L |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Horsepower | 98 hp | 98 hp | 98 hp |
| Torque | 94 lb-ft | 94 lb-ft | 94 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 27.2 cu-ft | 27.2 cu-ft | 27.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33 in | 33 in | 33 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Locks | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2016 Chevrolet Spark fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2016 Spark starts the model’s fourth generation with an all-new body and chassis, a lower exterior shape, a new engine, and updated cabin technology.
What engine does the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Spark have?
The 2016 Spark has a new 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque. It replaces the previous 1.2-liter engine, which made 84 horsepower and 83 lb-ft.
Does every 2016 Chevrolet Spark have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Every 2016 Spark trim has a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Does every 2016 Chevrolet Spark have a rearview camera?
Yes. A rearview camera is standard across the entire 2016 Spark lineup, including the entry-level LS.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Spark a meaningful update over the 2015 model?
Yes. The 2016 Spark is a full redesign rather than a light refresh, with a new body and chassis, a larger and stronger engine, standard smartphone integration, and a standard rearview camera.
2016 Chevrolet Spark Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Chevrolet Spark.
4.0
2016 Chevrolet Spark
(195 reviews)
“If fuel economy is the goal then this car fits the mold. It's comfortable, gets you where you need to go and for being a compact car you feel safe.”
“I just wanted an all electric vehicle. With all the high gas prices, this car just helped with errands without the extra gas expenses.”