Spark discontinued in Australia

Welp, this was old news, but I somehow missed it... or I forgot that I knew it. Either is possible.

Spark axed in Australia

In May of 2018, just 67 Australians bought a Spark, compared to a whopping 484 Kia Picantos (the segment leader). That's why they killed it.

As a result, it appears the Mirage has slightly grown its market share in the city car segment, while the overall segment is still shrinking.

Related thread: Mirage vs Kia Picanto

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Funny that it's the opposite situation in Canada. In the last couple of years, the Spark has absolutely dominated the Spark/Mirage/Micra fight.

EG: last month's sales

Spark: 663
Micra: 413
Mirage: 96

Wow thats crazy that the Spark is winning in Canada. That car is so hated that even GM hates it. =)

Its a completely inferior product compared to Mirage. I would wager that it has to do with SEO and Google search results. Goggle probably showing that hit-piece video from Dan Demuro on the first page of results.

When I test drove the Spark in 2016 it was such a piece of shet. Underpowered golf cart with a fancy touchscreen radio is how I remember it. It was a toy, a joke and associated with General Motors reputation for reliability.