Sparkle, shimmer and shine!

I've posted up reviews for the Spark to two outlets. Obviously, different target markets, but it's interesting to see the differences:

http://bigbigcar.com/boards/default.aspx?g=posts&t=4563

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/08/review-2011-chevrolet-spark-1-2-global-spec/

To the American market, the Spark is just another rubbish small car. Too slow, too small, too cheap. In a more global sense, in emerging markets like the Philippines, it's spacious enough, it's more than cheap enough, and the fuel economy benefits are more than worth the sacrifices in size.

A fundamental difference in requirements... one that reflects the reasons why manufacturers struggle to have a relevant line-up wihtout having a huge variety of models, and also why "Carmageddon" hit the US harder than us.