First Impressions of the Chevrolet Tracker for 2002
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Tracker series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Chevrolet Tracker Engine Specs
The restyled Tracker LT is equipped with a Suzuki 2.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Aisin Warner 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Tracker LT are 67.30 inches wide by 162.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 65.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 97.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $16,790, with an invoice cost of $15,816. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Tracker is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 16.90-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Tracker LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty three in-city driving and twenty six when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tracker LT sold well in 2002. 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.
Pass on this! This sport utility blows.
Has anyone put any big-time kilometers on this? Just need to know…