Geo Metro facts for kids
The Geo Metro was a car sold by Chevrolet from 1989 to 2001. The Metro was made by Suzuki and sold at Chevrolet dealerships. The Metro was the twin car of the similar Suzuki Cultus, with only minor differences in grilles and interior. The other names for this car were the Chevrolet Sprint, Suzuki Swift, and Pontiac Firefly. From 1989-1997 the Metro was offered as a convertible, sedan and three-door/five-door hatchback. In 1997 the car was absorbed into the Chevrolet brand along with its Geo siblings. From 1998-2001 it was sold under Chevrolet as a three-door hatchback and a sedan. In 2001 the Metro was reduced strictly to rental and fleet status. The Metro was discontinued after 2001. Only to be replaced by the Chevrolet Aveo (derived from the Daewoo Kalos, a Korean model) in 2004. It had the best fuel economy of any gasoline vehicle in the US, with 41 MPG.
Images for kids
-
1992 Metro convertible
-
1997 Metro Hatchback
-
Geo Metro 3-Door, Gen II
-
Rear of a 1995 Geo Metro hatchback
-
1997 Gen II Geo Metro LSI Sedan
-
Chevrolet Metro hatchback, front view
-
Chevrolet Metro hatchback, rear view
-
’95 - ‘97 Suzuki Swift, front
-
‘95 - ‘01 Suzuki Swift, rear
-
1995–2001 Pontiac Firefly 3dr hatchback, Gen II
-
1998–2001 Pontiac Firefly sedan, Gen II
