What is the other name for Chevrolet Spark?
The other name is Daewoo Matiz.
The Chevrolet Spark is the global name used for a subcompact city car that originates from the Daewoo Matiz lineage. In many markets, the Matiz name persisted during the early 2000s, while GM rebranded the model under Chevrolet. In Europe, GM also marketed the Spark under different badges, notably Opel Karl and Vauxhall Karl, as part of its badge-engineering strategy.
Origins and market naming
The Daewoo Matiz debuted in the late 1990s as GM’s city car in various regions. When GM reorganized Daewoo assets under the Chevrolet umbrella, the same underlying vehicle was sold as the Chevrolet Spark in many markets, effectively continuing the Matiz lineage under a new brand.
European badge engineering: Karl designation
In Europe, GM offered the Spark as Opel Karl and Vauxhall Karl beginning in the mid-2010s. These cars shared the same platform, mechanicals, and design with the Spark, but carried Opel/Vauxhall branding to align with regional market preferences.
Summary
Daewoo Matiz is the primary alternative name for Chevrolet Spark, with Opel Karl and Vauxhall Karl representing European rebadged variants of the same model in later years.
