Chevrolet bids to Spark rise in sales

LOOKING for a new car before Christmas? Then Chevrolet would like you to buy one of their models… and have come up with some offers to tempt you.
Stylish hatchback, small city car or spacious SUV, the carmaker has a car fitting each bracket.
Its Spark has won plaudits for its handling and ease of manoevring and you can now purchase the Spark 1.0 for £6,995 (saving £380), so the price won’t see you in a tight spot.
The 1.2 LS+ has 14in alloy wheels, trip computer, audio controls on the steering wheels and the door mirrors are electrically heated and adjustable. And it now comes with five years’ zero per cent finance.
Should a hatchback be the shape of your liking, there is a saving of £1,400 on a Cruze 1.6 LT and it costs £259 a month on Personal Contract Hire (after paying the deposit). And for your money you get 16in alloy wheels, parking distance sensors, cruise control, leather steering wheel with audio controls, leather gear knob and other features.
But families may prefer the space offered by the Orlando compact MPV which combines practicality with passion. For a limited period the Orlando 1.8 LT is priced at £15,495, £2,015 off. After paying the deposit it can be yours for £292 monthly on Personal Contract Hire. This mid-range Orlando has rear parking distance sensors, follow-me-home headlights, USB port, 16in alloy wheels and steering wheel audio controls.
Bigger still is the Captiva SUV. At the moment, you can pick up the 2.2 VCDi has a saving of £2,000 and costs £19,995.
Chevrolet also has a range of deals for Motability customers. The Spark 1.2 LT costs £49.99 a week (no advance payment), as does the Cruze 1.6 LT Auto Hatchback (no advance payment), while the Orlando 1.8 LS is the same price but has an advance payment of £399.
All the offers are complemented by Chevrolet’s five-year warranty for added peace of mind. Vehicles have a three-year/60,000 mile comprehensive warranty, a fourth and fifth year extended warranty until the car is five years old or covered 100,000 miles, a six-year anti-performance corrosion warranty and AA Roadside Assistance for 12 months.
A fixed price servicing package, covering three years or 30,000 miles, can be purchased for £299 on the Spark, Cruze and Orlando, with the same deal costing £399 for the Captiva.