Insight Into the Chevrolet Tracker for 2002
In 2002 Chevrolet released the Tracker ZR2 to the truck-buying market. The Tracker came in three configurations: Base, LT, and ZR2. The ZR2 configuration is powered by the 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 26 highway miles and 23 city. The Tracker competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Engine Performance
Chevrolet Tracker Engine Specs: The Tracker ZR2 comes outfitted with a 2.5 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Suzuki, is teamed up with a Aisin Warner 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
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.
Tracker ZR2 Statistics
The Tracker is 162.60 inches long, 67.30 inches wide, and 65.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.60 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $16,790, with an invoice cost of $15,816. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 Tracker is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
The 2002 Tracker gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
The 2001 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Tracker. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Tracker ZR2 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.