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Geo Prizm

Geo/Chevrolet Prizm
2nd Geo Prizm -- 05-23-2010.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer NUMMI
Also called Geo Prizm (1990–1997)
Chevrolet Prizm (1998–2002)
Production 1988–2002
Model years 1989–2002
Assembly Fremont, California
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact (1989–1992)
Compact (1993–2002)
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform Toyota E90, E100, E110 platforms
Chronology
Predecessor Chevrolet Nova
Successor Pontiac Vibe
Chevrolet Cobalt/Pontiac G4/G5
First generation
90-92 Geo Prizm.jpg
Overview
Also called Toyota Sprinter
Production 1989–1992
Model years 1990–1992
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 95.7 in (2,431 mm)
Length 170.7 in (4,336 mm)
Width 65.2 in (1,656 mm)
Height 52.4 in (1,331 mm)
Second generation
2nd Geo Prizm .jpg
Overview
Also called Geo Prizm
Production 1992–1997
Model years 1993–1997
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Related Toyota Corolla (E100)
Toyota Sprinter
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 97.0 in (2,464 mm)
Length 173.0 in (4,394 mm)
Width 66.3 in (1,684 mm)
Height 53.3 in (1,354 mm)
Third generation
Chevrolet Prizm LSi -- 12-14-2011.jpg
Overview
Also called Chevrolet Prizm
Production 1997–2001
Model years 1998–2002
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Related Toyota Corolla (E110)
Toyota Sprinter
Powertrain
Engine 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE (LV6) I4 (gasoline)
Transmission 5-speed manual
3-speed MX1 automatic
4-speed MS7 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 97.1 in (2,466 mm)
Length 174.2 in (4,425 mm)
Width 66.7 in (1,694 mm)
Height 53.7 in (1,364 mm)

The Geo/Chevrolet Prizm (Chevrolet Prizm starting 1998) is a compact car derived from the Japanese domestic market Toyota Sprinter, itself a version of the Toyota Corolla, and jointly developed by Toyota and General Motors. Produced from 1989 to 2002, the Prizm was sold exclusively in the United States and succeeded the 1985–1988 Chevrolet Nova, which was also derived from the Sprinter.

All Prizms were built at NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc), a joint venture company between Toyota and General Motors in Fremont, California.

Production concluded in 2002, and the Prizm was replaced by the Pontiac Vibe, also related to the Corolla and produced at NUMMI.

The Prizm was introduced in February 1989 for GM's then-new Geo brand of import cars, for the 1990 model year. The hatchback version sold through 1991 was a rebadged version of the Toyota Sprinter Cielo, although unlike the Sprinter (and Corolla liftback) it received the same front clip as the sedan. The sporty GSi model of 1990–1992 was notable for its 130 hp (97 kW) twin-cam engine, sport suspension, disc brakes, and 14-inch wheels, a successor to the 1988 Nova twin-cam but less of a limited edition, available in both body styles and a full array of colors in contrast to the earlier model's black sedan only. They were the only four-door models offered with the 4A-GE engine in America, no Toyota model ever offered that combination. The regular engine offered 102 hp (76 kW). In addition to the base and the GSi, there was also a better equipped standard-engine LSi model. In addition to more equipment, the LSi also received body colored bumpers.

In 1991, the lettering of the car's name was changed to "Prizm" in italicized and capital letters (although the steering wheel continued to use Prizm), and the B-pillar and door frames on base models were body-colored instead of black. The Prizm was not sold In Canada, with GM offering a sedan version of the Geo Metro instead. The Geo Metro sedan was not available in the United States until 1995.


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