Geo Prizm
| Geo/Chevrolet Prizm | |
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| 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 | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Toyota Sprinter |
| Production | 1989–1992 |
| Model years | 1990–1992 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
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| Powertrain | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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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