New light delivery vehicle launched

There’s a new option in the light delivery market with the launch by General Motors of the Spark Pronto. “It’s a totally unique product, designed for the South African market,” Chevrolet brand manager Tim Hendon told FTW. “It’s based on the latest generation Chevrolet Spark 1.2 litre. We simply removed the two rear seats, added a cargo bay with reinforced load bay, cargo security bars to prevent loads shifting and a more hardwearing rear compartment,” Hendon explained. “It also has built-in roof racks which easily accommodate a ladder or other light loads up to 50kgs.” All of this, he added, is based on the modern safety of the Spark which includes ABS, dual front airbags and modern design integrity that enables the Spark to withstand 4.1 times its own body weight in a roll-over. “This is enough to earn a vehicle maximum points in this particular element of the safety ratings tests.” Fuel efficiency is always top of mind, and with a combined cycle of 5.4 litres per 100 kms, this car is as green as anything else out there, he said. CAPTION The new Spark Pronto... designed specifically for SA market.