Chevrolet Tracker (Americas)
| Geo/Chevrolet Tracker | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Suzuki CAMI Automotive General Motors |
| Production | 1988–1990 (Japan) 1989–2004 (Canada/U.S.) 2004–2007 (Argentina) 1996–present (Ecuador) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Mini SUV Compact SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV 2-door convertible 2-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
Pontiac Aztek (Canada) Chevrolet Equinox(U.S. & Canada) Chevrolet Captiva (Mexico) Chevrolet Trax (Europe) |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Chevrolet Tracker (1998 & 1989–1991 Canada) GMC Tracker Asüna/Pontiac Sunrunner Chevrolet Vitara |
| Production | 1989–1998 |
| Assembly |
Hamamatsu, Japan Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada Kosai, Japan Quito, Ecuador |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related |
Suzuki Escudo Suzuki Sidekick Suzuki Samurai Suzuki Vitara Suzuki Jimny Suzuki X-90 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L LS5 I4 80 hp (1989–1995) 1.6 L L01 I4 96 hp (1996–1998) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed GM TH180 automatic 4-speed Aisin 03-72LE automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2-door: 86.6 in (2,200 mm) 4-door: 97.6 in (2,479 mm) |
| Length | 2-door:142.5 in (3,620 mm) (1989–1995) 143.7 in (3,650 mm) (1996–98) 4-door: 158.7 in (4,031 mm) |
| Width | 2-door: 64.2 in (1,631 mm) 4-door: 64.4 in (1,636 mm) |
| Height | 2-door: 65 in (1,651 mm) (1989–1991) 65.6 in (1,666 mm) (1992–93) 64.3 in (1,633 mm) (2WD, 1994–98) 65.1 in (1,654 mm) (4WD 1994–98) 4-door: 65.7 in (1,669 mm) (2WD) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) (4WD) GMC Tracker: 65.8 in (1,671 mm) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Suzuki Vitara |
| Production |
1999–2004 (United States/Canada) 1999–present (Ecuador) |
| Assembly |
Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada Kosai, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | GMT190 |
| Related |
Suzuki Escudo Suzuki Samurai Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki XL-7 Chevrolet Tracker Suzuki Jimny Suzuki X-90 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L L01 I4 2.0 L J20A I4 130 hp 2.5 L H25A V6 155 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2-door: 86.6 in (2,200 mm) 4-door: 97.6 in (2,479 mm) |
| Length | 2-door 2WD: 151.6 in (3,851 mm) 2-door 4WD: 151.8 in (3,856 mm) 4-door 2WD: 162.6 in (4,130 mm) 4-door 4WD: 162.8 in (4,135 mm) |
| Width | 67.3 in (1,709 mm) |
| Height | 2002–04 2-door 2WD: 65.7 in (1,669 mm) 2-door 4WD & 1999–2001 2WD 2-door: 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 4-door 2WD: 65.6 in (1,666 mm) 4-door 4WD: 66.3 in (1,684 mm) |
The Chevrolet Tracker, formerly the Geo Tracker, is a mini SUV produced for Chevrolet and Geo by CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario. Although appearing as a compact SUV, the Tracker was actually certified as a Light truck due to its off-road capabilities. The Tracker was produced under many brands in several different editions and in many countries.
The Geo Tracker was a mini SUV introduced in late 1988 as a 1989 model. It was developed by CAMI which was a joint venture between General Motors of Canada and Suzuki. North American Models were to be built in CAMI's Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada plant alongside its almost identical twin the domestic-built Suzuki Sidekick (Escudo). All 1989 and some 1990 Trackers were built in Japan and imported to the US because of delays at the CAMI factory in Canada. In 1990, production began in Ingersoll and all Trackers were then being built there.
The Tracker was originally powered by Suzuki's 1.6L SOHC 4-cylinder engine producing 80 hp (60 kW). The trim levels in 1989 were base convertible, base 2-door hardtop and LSi hardtop. LSi equipment included Air Conditioner, Chrome Rally Wheels, intermittent wipers, rear window wiper/washer, spare tire cover, 3-speed GM Turbo-Hydramatic 180 automatic transmission, tinted glass, and special red/black front and rear bucket seats. In 1990 the LSi trim was made available on the convertible models also. All Trackers were four-wheel drive until a base two-wheel drive convertible was introduced in 1992. The two-door hardtop models were available until 1995 when they were discontinued to make way for the four-door hardtop wagon that was to be introduced the following year. Although Suzuki started importing Sidekick 4-doors in 1991 CAMI didn't start producing them until the 1996 model year, when America got a 4-door Geo Tracker, now powered by Suzuki's G16B 16-valve 1.6L boasting 96 hp (72 kW). In 1998 the Geo nameplate was merged back into Chevrolet and all Geo Models including the Tracker were rebadged as Chevrolet in 1998.
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