Last updated August 4, 2026
The Chevrolet Spark lineup starts with the LS, the simple entry trim for basic city transportation. The 1LT and LT are the everyday-comfort step, adding power conveniences, remote entry, and cruise control. ACTIV is the style branch: it adds an outdoorsy look and warmer cabin touches, but it is not a true off-road model. The 2LT sits at the top with keyless access, parking help, and the most complete convenience package.
The Base Model trim level, represented by LS, is the simplest Spark: a small, easy-to-park hatchback focused on essential transportation and straightforward controls.
Best for: City commuters, first-time drivers, and shoppers who value simplicity over extra conveniences.
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The Mid-Level trim level — called 1LT or LT depending on the year — is the practical comfort upgrade, making the Spark feel less basic without changing its city-friendly mission.
Best for: Daily drivers who want useful power features and easier highway commuting in a small hatchback.
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Steps up from the Base Model with power windows, remote keyless entry, cruise control, heated power mirrors, and an upgraded audio system.
29 in stock
The Rugged Styling trim level, known as ACTIV, gives the Spark an outdoorsy appearance and added cabin comfort rather than true off-road capability.
Best for: Shoppers who like the Spark’s small footprint but want a more distinctive look and heated seats.
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Steps up from the Mid-Level with sport-styled exterior trim, fog lights, heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
3 in stock
The Top Tier trim level, called 2LT, is the most fully equipped Spark, pairing its easy-to-park size with added access, comfort, and parking conveniences.
Best for: Drivers who want a small city car without giving up the lineup’s major comfort and convenience features.
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Compared with the ACTIV level below it, 2LT shifts the focus from rugged-look styling to fuller everyday convenience, adding keyless access, push-button start, rear parking sensors, and an enhanced driver display.
0 in stock| Feature | Top Tier | Mid-Level | Base Model | Rugged Styling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | 2LT0 in stock | 1LT, LT29 in stock | ACTIV3 in stock | |
| Power conveniences | Keyless access and push-button start | Power windows and remote entry | Basic essentials | Power windows and remote entry |
| Heated front seats | Standard | — | — | Standard |
| Synthetic leather upholstery | Standard | — | — | Standard |
| Rugged-look exterior | — | — | — | Black trim and sport-styled bumpers |
| Rear parking sensors | Standard | — | — | — |
| City/highway fuel economy | 29/38 mpg | 29/38 mpg | 29/38 mpg | 29/37 mpg |
LS is the basic Spark. On later models it still includes air conditioning, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB ports, and a split-folding rear seat, but it skips many power conveniences.
In later lineups, 1LT adds the everyday conveniences missing from LS: power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, heated power mirrors, a six-speaker audio system, and LED daytime running lights.
On later second-generation Sparks, 2LT adds keyless access, push-button start, rear parking sensors, heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an upgraded driver display.
ACTIV is the outdoorsy-looking Spark offered from 2017 through 2022. It adds unique bumpers, black exterior trim, fog lights, roof rails, a slightly raised suspension, heated front seats, and synthetic leather upholstery.
No. ACTIV is mainly a styling and comfort package, not a true off-road model. It remains a front-wheel-drive city hatchback and does not add AWD or dedicated off-road hardware.
In the 2017–2022 era, ACTIV builds on the useful power conveniences found in 1LT but adds rugged-looking bumpers, black trim, fog lights, heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
On later Sparks, ACTIV emphasizes crossover-style looks and a slightly raised stance, while 2LT emphasizes convenience with push-button start, rear parking sensors, and an upgraded driver display. Both include heated front seats and synthetic leather upholstery.
LS is the straightforward pick if basic transportation is the goal. Later LS models retain air conditioning, smartphone integration, and a folding rear seat, but they have fewer power and convenience features than the other trims.
1LT is the practical commuter choice in later lineups. It keeps the Spark simple but adds cruise control, remote keyless entry, power windows and locks, heated power mirrors, and a better audio system.
In later lineups, ACTIV and 2LT include heated front seats. Both also pair them with synthetic leather upholstery, while LS and 1LT focus on simpler cloth-trimmed cabins.
On later second-generation models, 2LT is the trim with push-button start and rear parking sensors. It is the most convenience-focused Spark and also adds keyless access and an upgraded driver display.
No. Within the 2016–2022 lineup, LS, 1LT, ACTIV, and 2LT use the same 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Moving up the trim ladder adds comfort, convenience, or styling rather than stronger acceleration.
LT generally identifies a better-equipped Spark than LS, but the exact label matters. Some listings shorten the name to LT, while later lineups distinguish 1LT from the more fully equipped 2LT. Check the equipment and badge before comparing cars.
In later four-trim lineups, 1LT, ACTIV, and 2LT include power windows, power locks, and remote keyless entry. LS is the simpler version and omits those everyday power conveniences.