1999 CHEVROLET Tracker 2.5L V6 4AT (154 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Chevrolet Trakker was one of the vehicles built together as part of GM and Suzuki’s agreement.

Suzuki proved to be a very successful carmaker in the small SUV segment, and the Vitara model gained worldwide respect. At the beginning of their agreement, GM created a new brand: Geo. But the new name didn’t get traction on the American market and, after eight years of marketing struggles, replaced or deleted some of its products. The Chevrolet Tracker was the same vehicle as to the second generation of the Suzuki Vitara.

For starters, let’s just say that the Chevy Tracker looked better than the Geo Tracker. It featured rounded edges and smoothly sculptured fenders that replaced its boxy-looking predecessor. The car was available in two versions: either a five-door or a three-door soft-top. At the front, the Chevrolet badge was supported by a horizontal, chromed slat. A set of molding protections for the exterior was on the options list.

Inside, the Tracker could fit up to five passengers, but with limited legroom for the middle occupant. To expand the 20 cu-ft (566 liters) trunk area, the rear bench seatback could have been folded and allowed a maximum of 35 cu-ft (991 liters), which was smaller than its main competitors. The dashboard featured an enhanced design with an instrument cluster extended over the center stack. Its designers decided to give it a rounded shape instead of an edged-one.

The Tracker was available with either rear or all-wheel-drive systems. Under the hood, there was an option for two gasoline engines.