The Chevrolet Tracker LSi for 1999
The 1999 Tracker is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The LSi is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Tracker which include LSi and Base. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Toyota.
Performance
The Tracker LSi is equipped with a Suzuki 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Aisin Warner 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
For the 1999 Tracker, the fuel delivery system is a electronic MPI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 17.40 gallons.
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 LSi Statistics
The dimensions of the Tracker LSi are 67.30 inches wide by 162.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 66.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $15,935, with an invoice cost of $15,011. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Sport Utility.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The Tracker LSi received a miles-per-gallon rating of 22 - 23 in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1999 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Tracker. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LSi version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
I gotta admit I was looking at a Nissan, but is this better?