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Video: Hurdy Gurdy | Chevy Spark | Chevrolet
We have passed the point of no return. It seems we’ll never go back to wholesale rejection of tiny cars. And this Korean-built Chevy is the very definition of tiny. It’s just 144.7 inches long, or about two inches shorter than a Mini Cooper.
It is, however, fairly roomy inside, thanks to its upright profile. Our six-foot-seven driver fit comfortably up front, with enough space left over for a real human in the seat behind him. Fold the rear bench, and the Spark will haul 31 cubic feet of Habitrail tubes, elbows, and accessories.
That’s about all the Spark will haul. Loading it up with other things is not advised because other things are less air by volume than Habitrail componentry. With 84 horsepower and 83 pound-feet of torque, the little 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine gets the 2350-pound Spark through first gear reasonably quickly. It slows beyond that but never sounds strained, and it’s sufficient for urban commuting. People who need affordable transportation and nothing more won’t notice or care. Hopefully they will notice how well controlled the Spark’s ride is, although the car does suffer from the sway inherent in vehicles whose proportions approximate those of other cars tipped onto their sides.
www.sawickimotors.comIt is, however, fairly roomy inside, thanks to its upright profile. Our six-foot-seven driver fit comfortably up front, with enough space left over for a real human in the seat behind him. Fold the rear bench, and the Spark will haul 31 cubic feet of Habitrail tubes, elbows, and accessories.
That’s about all the Spark will haul. Loading it up with other things is not advised because other things are less air by volume than Habitrail componentry. With 84 horsepower and 83 pound-feet of torque, the little 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine gets the 2350-pound Spark through first gear reasonably quickly. It slows beyond that but never sounds strained, and it’s sufficient for urban commuting. People who need affordable transportation and nothing more won’t notice or care. Hopefully they will notice how well controlled the Spark’s ride is, although the car does suffer from the sway inherent in vehicles whose proportions approximate those of other cars tipped onto their sides.
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The 2012 Ram 1500 ranks 2 out of 10 Full Size Pickup Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of 36 published reviews and test drives of the Ram 1500, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
Reviewers love the 2012 Ram 1500’s best-in-class ride, convenient cargo storage options and well-made interior, calling it one of the best full size pickups in the class.
Test drivers say the 2012 Ram 1500 drives like a car, which is unheard-of for a full-size pickup truck. Though it’s by no means nimble, it’s one of the smoothest-driving trucks around, thanks to its advanced suspension. Not only is its top-of-the-line Laramie Longhorn trim nearly as upscale as that of a luxury car, but even its lower trims’ interiors are well-made and comfortable. Reviewers also say that most of its engine options are more than capable for most tasks.
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