Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2013-15 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS 4-door
The Chevrolet Spark was introduced in the 2013 model year.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics The dummy’s movement was reasonably well controlled. The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but nearly slid off the left side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward side structure. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects. | |
Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was not maintained well.
The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but then nearly slid off the left side. The inflated portion of the side curtain airbag did not extend quite far enough forward toward the A-pillar to protect the head from contact with forward side structure.
Despite considerable intrusion by the instrument panel and door hinge pillar, risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Technical measurements for this test
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2013-15 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS 4-door
The Chevrolet Spark was introduced in the 2013 model year.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Action shot taken during the moderate overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head contacted the side curtain airbag during rebound.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.
Technical measurements for this test
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2013-15 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS 4-door with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
The Chevrolet Spark was introduced in the 2013 model year.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.
The final position of the rear passenger dummy's head after the crash along with smeared greasepaint shows where the head was protected by the side airbag.
Technical measurements for this test
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2013-15 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Spark LS 4-door
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 2,296 lbs |
| Peak force | 10,166 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.43 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Manual cloth seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.