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CHEVROLET Tracker Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 3
First production year: 1999
Engines: Gasoline
Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
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Based on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traxx or Opel Mokka, the Tracker was the small SUV offered by the bow-tie brand on the South-American market. The same name was used for the Russian market.

The Brazilian name was kept after a long line of Chevrolet Tracker / Geo Tracker. While its predecessor was based on the Suzuki Vitara, the 2013 model was based on the Chevrolet Traxx.

Using a small-car platform, but upgrading it to a small cross-over wasn't a bad idea for Chevrolet. The vehicle was easy to build in various locations in the world, including in Mexico facilities for the South-American continent. The front fascia of the vehicle looked more aggressive than on other markets, to mimic a bigger vehicle even though the car was more of a crossover than an SUV.

The interior was good enough for five passengers, but with limited room in the rear. Its trunk could hold up to 1372 liters (48.3 cu-ft) of space, with the rear seats folded.

For driving aids, the car featured ABS with electronic brake-distribution (EBD), traction control and ESP. For the comfort features, there was a bigger list with rear parking sensors, cruise control, power windows and locks, on-board computer and a USB + Bluetooth connectivity with the mobile phone.

The drivetrain had only one engine option of a 1.8-liter engine that could be mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

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CHEVROLET Tracker Convertible photo gallery

The Tracker's open-top version was a re-badged Suzuki Vitara convertible built together by GM and the Japanese carmaker, under different names.

While the Geo brand didn't get enough traction to the public, the bow-tie brand didn't need any brand awareness. It was already known worldwide, and that helped the car sell better, especially on the North American continent. The three-door soft-top version was useful as a leisure vehicle and could barely fit four adults inside. It was good to carry two surfboards in the back and two people on the front seats.

For starters, let's 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 four passengers, but with limited legroom for the middle occupant. 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.

Chevrolet offered the Tracker with a rear- or four-wheel-drive system, with a transfer case and low-range gear. Like its five-door sibling, it featured a choice of two gasoline engines.

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CHEVROLET Tracker photo gallery

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.

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