Geo Metro facts for kids
The Geo Metro was a small, fuel-efficient car that was popular in the United States from 1989 to 2001. Even though it was sold by Chevrolet dealerships, it was actually built by a Japanese company called Suzuki. The Geo Metro was known for being very good on gas, getting 41 miles per gallon (MPG)!
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A Car with Many Names
The Geo Metro had a few different names depending on where it was sold. It was very similar to the Suzuki Cultus, which was another car made by Suzuki. The main differences were just small changes to the front grille and the inside of the car.
Some other names for this car included:
- The Chevrolet Sprint
- The Suzuki Swift
- The Pontiac Firefly
These cars were all basically the same model, just sold under different brands.
Different Styles Over the Years
The Geo Metro came in several different styles during its time.
Early Models (1989-1997)
From 1989 to 1997, you could find the Metro in a few body types:
- A convertible, which means the roof could be folded down.
- A sedan, a car with four doors and a separate trunk.
- A hatchback, which came with either three or five doors and a back door that swings up.
In 1997, the Geo brand, which included the Metro, became part of the Chevrolet brand. So, after this, the car was simply known as the Chevrolet Metro.
Later Models (1998-2001)
From 1998 to 2001, the Chevrolet Metro was mainly sold as:
- A three-door hatchback.
- A sedan.
By 2001, the Metro was mostly sold to companies for things like rental car fleets, rather than to individual buyers. The Metro was stopped being made after 2001. It was later replaced by the Chevrolet Aveo in 2004. The Aveo was a new model based on a Korean car called the Daewoo Kalos.
Super Fuel Economy
One of the most impressive things about the Geo Metro was its fuel economy. It got 41 miles per gallon (MPG), which meant it could travel a long distance on just a little bit of gasoline. At the time, it had the best fuel economy of any gasoline car sold in the United States! This made it a very economical choice for drivers.
Images for kids
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1992 Metro convertible
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1997 Metro Hatchback
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Geo Metro 3-Door, Gen II
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Rear of a 1995 Geo Metro hatchback
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1997 Gen II Geo Metro LSI Sedan
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Chevrolet Metro hatchback, front view
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Chevrolet Metro hatchback, rear view
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’95 - ‘97 Suzuki Swift, front
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‘95 - ‘01 Suzuki Swift, rear
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1995–2001 Pontiac Firefly 3dr hatchback, Gen II
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1998–2001 Pontiac Firefly sedan, Gen II
