First Impressions of the Chevrolet Tracker for 2001
The Chevrolet Tracker is a 2-door truck available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Tracker came in three configurations: Base, LT, and ZR2. The Base configuration is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Tracker competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
Under the Hood
The restyled Tracker Base is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Aisin Warner four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.
The Tracker uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Tracker Base are 67.30 inches wide by 162.80 inches long. It sits 66.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.60 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,430 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,187. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2001 Tracker is a MPI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 17.40-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Tracker Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tracker Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Tracker.
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Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the Chevrolet Tracker, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal Tracker Base is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?
I’m definiately wanting a flex fuel sport utility. Since the Tracker isn’t, is it a good buy?