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See Suzuki Swift for export models of the Cultus

See Suzuki Esteem for export models of the Cultus Crescent

Suzuki Cultus

Manufacturer	Suzuki Motor Corporation CAMI Automotive Bogotá, Colombia
Also called	Suzuki SA-310 Suzuki Swift Suzuki Forsa Chevrolet Sprint Pontiac Firefly Chevrolet Swift Holden Barina Geo/Chevrolet Metro
Production	1983–present (Suzukis) 1985-2001 (General Motors versions)
Assembly	Hamamatsu, Japan Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada Bogotá, Colombia
Predecessor	Chevrolet Chevette (Metro and Sprint) Pontiac Acadian (Firefly)
Successor	Suzuki Swift Suzuki Ignis Chevrolet Aveo (Metro) Pontiac Wave (Firefly) (2004) Pontiac LeMans (1992 Fireflys)
Class	Supermini Subcompact
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan 2-door convertible
Related	Suzuki Cultus Crescent

The Suzuki Cultus was a supermini or subcompact manufactured and marketed worldwide across three generations and four body styles: 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and 2-door convertible. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent -- also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain CAMI Automotive is an independently incorporated Joint venture of Automobile manufacturing in Ingersoll Ontario, Canada and formed Bogotá —officially named Bogotá DC (DC for " Distrito Capital " which means "Capital District" formerly called Santa Fe de Bogotá Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. The Holden Barina is an subcompact Automobile sold since 1985 by Holden, the Australian arm of General Motors (GM is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the largest city in the prefecture For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Ingersoll (2006 population 11760 is a Town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Bogotá —officially named Bogotá DC (DC for " Distrito Capital " which means "Capital District" formerly called Santa Fe de Bogotá Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. The Chevrolet Chevette was Chevrolet 's version of GM 's worldwide T platform of the 1970s which was also sold as the Vauxhall Pontiac Acadian may refer to one of two automobiles produced by General Motors' Pontiac division The Acadian a version of the Chevrolet The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Ignis was a small crossover introduced by Suzuki Motor Corporation in 2000 as a replacement for the Suzuki Cultus. The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 The Pontiac LeMans was a model name applied to compact and intermediate-sized Automobiles offered by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1962 Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A supermini is a British Car classification term that describes Automobiles larger than a City car but smaller than a Small family car. A subcompact car is an Automobile in a North American Vehicle size class, encompassing vehicles smaller than Compact cars According to the Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a A subcompact car is an Automobile in a North American Vehicle size class, encompassing vehicles smaller than Compact cars According to the Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle The car was marketed domestically as the Cultus and internationally as the:

The Cultus platform was originally designed and developed by Suzuki for the JDM(Japanese domestic market) and introduced as the 1983 Cultus. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Holden Barina is an subcompact Automobile sold since 1985 by Holden, the Australian arm of General Motors (GM Japanese Domestic Market ( JDM) is a term for Japan 's economic market for Japanese-brand goods such as Automobiles and parts Reflecting an alliance between GM and Suzuki originating in 1981,^[1] GM adopted the Cultus as a captive import with the introduction of the 1985 Chevrolet Sprint. Captive import is an Automobile Marketing term denoting a foreign-built vehicle that is sold and serviced by a domestic manufacturer through its own dealer

The second and third generations of the platform, first appearing in 1989 and 1995 respectively, were designed at GM's Technical Center in Warren, Michigan and were designated the GM M platform, while the engines and drivetrains were developed by Suzuki. The GM M platform was the designation used by General Motors for the platform that underpinned the second and third generation Suzuki Cultus and its offspring Notably, Suzuki continued to market variations and evolutons of the second generation in various markets while the North American market received its dedicated "third" genereation.

In 1995, the Japanese market received a distinct and slightly enlarged model, the Cultus Crescent, which Suzuki also marketed worldwide as the Baleno and Esteem. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent -- also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno With the end of the base Cultus production ending in 1998, the Cultus Crescent simply became known as Cultus from that year.

The name Cultus derives from the Latin cultus, meaning "care" or "adoration. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. "

1 Manufacturing
2 Cultus overview
- 2.1 Export, international and rebadged models
3 Cultus Crescent
4 References
5 External links

Manufacturing

From 1985 through 1989, all Cultus production was sourced from Suzuki's facilities in Japan. Beginning in 1990, all North American M-cars were produced at CAMI Automotive, a 50-50 joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. CAMI Automotive is an independently incorporated Joint venture of Automobile manufacturing in Ingersoll Ontario, Canada and formed General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain Ingersoll (2006 population 11760 is a Town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario Japanese production continued to source Canadian sedan models.

The Cultus remained available in other markets, and production continued until 2003. Assembly had also shifted to India (Maruti), Hungary (Magyar Suzuki), Pakistan (Pak Suzuki) and China (Chang'an). Pak Suzuki Motors Ltd is a company assembling and distributing Suzuki Japan's cars in Pakistan Chang'an ( is an ancient Capital of more than ten dynasties in Chinese history.

The Cultus remained for sale in Japan until 1998, replaced by the Wagon R Solio (a larger version of the Suzuki Wagon R keicar) until the arrival of the Suzuki Ignis in 2000, which was called Swift in Japan. The Suzuki Wagon R is a Kei car first introduced in Japan in 1993 The Suzuki Ignis was a small crossover introduced by Suzuki Motor Corporation in 2000 as a replacement for the Suzuki Cultus. Japanese and European markets continue to carry a distinct, Japan-designed vehicle with the Swift nameplate.

The Cultus siblings in North America were largely superceded by a family of vehicles based on the Daewoo Kalos, including the Chevrolet Aveo, Pontiac Wave and Suzuki Swift+. The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002 The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that By 2006, GM had significantly reduced its ownership interest in Suzuki. ^[1].

The Suzuki Cultus and GM M platform family:

Years	Model	Market	Gen	Notes
1983-1998	Suzuki Cultus	Japan	I, II
1985-1988	Suzuki Forsa	Canada	I
1985-2001	Suzuki Swift	North America	II, III
1985-2004	Suzuki Swift	Europe	II
1985-1988	Chevrolet Sprint	USA	I	Canada's Sprint model ran through 1991
19---19--	Chevrolet Sprint	Columbia	I, II	Manufactured at Colmotores, Bogotá, Colombia
1985-2001	Pontiac Firefly	North America	I, II, III
1989-1997	Geo Metro	North America	II, III	Geo as a brand did not appear in Canada until 1992
1998-2001	Chevrolet Metro	USA	III
1988–1994	Holden Barina	Australia	II
1990–1994	Maruti 1000	India
1995–2007	Maruti Esteem	India

Cultus overview

The first Cultus was introduced in 1983 as a hatchback body in 3- and 5-door configurations, and two petrol engines from the G family, a three cylinder powerplant with 993 cc, and a four cylinder version with 1324 cc. The GM M platform was the designation used by General Motors for the platform that underpinned the second and third generation Suzuki Cultus and its offspring The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a Bogotá —officially named Bogotá DC (DC for " Distrito Capital " which means "Capital District" formerly called Santa Fe de Bogotá Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The Holden Barina is an subcompact Automobile sold since 1985 by Holden, the Australian arm of General Motors (GM The Maruti 1000, made by Maruti Udyog was the first ever contemporary sedan -type car launched in India. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single The Suzuki G engine is a type of Internal combustion engine manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation for various Automobiles, primarily based on the A straight-3 or inline-3 is an Internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line side by side The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders Power ranged from 60 PS JIS (44 kW) to 75 PS (55 kW). This article is about Japanese Industrial Standards in general see JIS encoding for the character encoding used in representing the Japanese language for computer software Manual and automatic transmissions were available. A turbocharged version of the smaller engine was later introduced, with power raised to 80 PS (59 kW), and 165/70 HR12 tyres.

The Cultus was slightly restyled in 1986, adopting a new frontend, with redesigned grille, headlights and bumper. Engine power was slightly detuned on the 1. 0 L and 1. 3 L model, and the Cultus Turbo was joined by a more powerful sports version, the Cultus GTi. This featured a new Twin Cam 16v variant of the 1. 3 L engine, with 1298 cc, thanks to a shorter stroke (75. 5 mm, down from the previous 77 mm), fuel injection and 97 PS (71 kW). Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. Production of the Cultus' first generation stopped in 1988.

The Generation II was introduced in 1988 with similar dimensions and but redesigned to make better use of the cargo area and cabin space. Like its predecessor, the new Cultus was available as a 3- or 5-door hatchback, and was powered by G-series engines from 1. 0 L to 1. 3 L. However, this last one had adopted an SOHC 16-valve arrangement, with standard fuel injection. In Automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves. Power was 58 PS (43 kW) and 82 PS (60 kW) arrangement. For the first time, 4WD was optional on the larger engine. Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to

Luxury and sports versions arrived within the year. The Cultus GTi was now much more powerful, reaching 115 PS JIS (85 kW) with updated version of the previous gti motor. This was an impressive number for a B-segment model at the time. Luxury versions were the Cultus Ellesse (which included automatic air conditioning, central locking, power windows and adjustable steering wheel) and the Esteem, a saloon version, sold in export markets as Swift Sedan. The Esteem featured a larger 1. 5 L engine, capable of reaching 91 PS (67 kW), and it was available with optional 4WD. The equipment was the same as the Cultus Ellesse.

In 1992, Suzuki introduced a two-seat convertible, based on the hatchback body and dropped after one year.

Generation III was a North American exclusive model.

Generation I

Also called	Suzuki Forsa Chevrolet Sprint Chevrolet Sprint Metro Pontiac Firefly
Production	1985–1988
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback
Wheelbase	3-Door: 88. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 4 in (2245 mm) 5-Door: 92. 3 in (2344 mm)
Length	Hatchback: 144. 5 in (3670 mm) 5-Door: 148. 4 in (3769 mm)
Width	Hatchback: 60. 2 in (1529 mm) Turbo: 60. 8 in (1544 mm)
Height	53. 1 in (1349 mm)
Curb weight	1565 lb (710 kg) - 1620 lb (735 kg)

Generation II

Also called	Suzuki Cultus (domestic) Suzuki Swift (export) Geo Metro Pontiac Firefly
Production	1989–1994
Assembly	Ingersoll, Ontario Hamamatsu, Japan
Body style(s)	2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan (only sold in Canada) 5-door hatchback
Engine(s)	1. Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e Ingersoll (2006 population 11760 is a Town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the largest city in the prefecture For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single 0 L Suzuki I3 1. 0 L Suzuki turbocharged I3 1. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. A straight-3 or inline-3 is an Internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line side by side 3 L Suzuki I4
Wheelbase	89. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 2 in (2266 mm) (2-Door) 93. 1 in (2365 mm) (4-Door)
Length	146. 1 in (3711 mm) (1989-1991 2-Door & Convertible) 147. 4 in (3744 mm) (1992-94 2-Door & Convertible) 150 in (3810 mm) (1989-1991 5-Door) 151. 4 in (3846 mm) (1992-94 5-Door)
Width	62 in (1575 mm) (2-Door) 62. 7 in (1593 mm) (5-Door & Convertible)
Height	52. 4 in (1331 mm) 53. 5 in (1359 mm) (4-Door) 52 in (Convertible)

Generation III

Also called	Geo Metro Chevrolet Metro Pontiac Firefly Suzuki Swift
Production	1995–1997 (Geo) 1998–2000 (Chevrolet) 1995-2000 (Firefly)
Assembly	Ingersoll, Ontario
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Engine(s)	1. Geo was a brand of small cars and SUVs marketed by General Motors and sold through Chevrolet dealerships throughout North America beginning Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM Ingersoll (2006 population 11760 is a Town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single 0 L Suzuki I3 1. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain A straight-3 or inline-3 is an Internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line side by side 3 L Suzuki I4
Wheelbase	93. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 1 in (2365 mm)
Length	149. 4 in (3795 mm) (hatchback) 164 in (4166 mm) (sedan)
Width	62. 6 in (1590 mm)
Height	54. 7 in (1389 mm) (hatchback) 55. 4 in (1407 mm) (sedan)

Export, international and rebadged models

Suzuki Forsa and Swift

See main article: Suzuki Swift

From 1985 to 1988, Suzuki marketed the subcompact as the Suzuki Forsa and Pontiac Firefly in Canada. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that Suzuki later changed the export nameplate of the Cultus in North America to the Suzuki Swift, though not in all the body styles offered as the Metro. The Swift nameplate evolved through a further generation in Japan and Europe — after marketing of the Metro and CAMI production ceased. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The current Canadian Suzuki Swift+ (note the 'plus symbol'), as distinct from the Swift, is a rebadged Daewoo Kalos (nee Chevrolet Aveo). The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002

Suzuki Forsa, c. 1988, Gen I

Suzuki Swift, c. 1990, Gen II

Chevrolet Sprint

The Chevrolet Sprint was sold in the United States, Canada and Colombia, with GM continuing to market the Chevette until 1987 alongside the Sprint. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. In the 1988 model year, the naturally-aspirated hatchback was named the Chevrolet Sprint Metro. The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single

The "Sprint" and "Sprint Metro" differed in their engines. The Sprint Metro had a 50 mpg (US) (4. 7 L/100 km/60 mpg imp) rating, while the Sprint was just 48 mpg (US) (4. 9 L/100 km/58 mpg imp). Both were computer controlled carb systems.

From 1985 to 1988, the carbureted 1. 0 L 3-cylinder engine used a hemispherical head design. A straight-3 or inline-3 is an Internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line side by side The 1986 model was documented at 60 mpg (US) (3. 9 L/100 km/72 mpg imp) on the highway. Later, as fuel injection was mandated, the cylinder head for the 1989 was redesigned to add the additional cooling required, which reduced gas mileage. The Sprint was originally offered in parts of the western US for the 1985 model year; subsequently Chevrolet marketed the Sprint to the rest of the North American market as well. All models had the hatchback body style and initially all were three-door models. Starting in 1986, a five-door hatchback version was offered, called the Sprint Plus. That year, another model called the Sprint ER was offered that included a few extra features, such as an "upshift" light to indicate the ideal speed to shift to the next highest gear on manual transmission models. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in Although air conditioning was offered in all years, the three-speed automatic transmission wasn't offered until 1986. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle All models featured front-wheel drive and 12-inch tires. Front-wheel drive (or FF layout) is a form of engine / transmission layout used in Motor vehicles where the engine drives the front Wheels

Turbocharged versions of the 1. 0 L 3-cylinder engine were available in the Turbo Sprint from 1987 to 1990 (1987-1988 in U. S. ). Colors were limited to red, white and blue for the Turbo Sprint. The corresponding Suzuki was not turbocharged; instead, it used a 1. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain 3 L 4-cylinder engine. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders

Chevrolet Sprint Turbo

Chevrolet Sprint 3-Door, circa 1990

Chevrolet Sprint 2nd edition

Geo Metro

Not to be confused with Rover Metro. Austin/MG Metro On 8 October 1980, BL introduced the Austin miniMetro.

The Geo Metro was a marketing and manufacturing variation of the Suzuki Cultus marketed from 1989 through 2001 as a joint effort of GM and Suzuki. Geo was a brand of small cars and SUVs marketed by General Motors and sold through Chevrolet dealerships throughout North America beginning is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain The Metro, which carried a Geo nameplate from 1989 through 1997, and a Chevrolet nameplate from 1998 to 2001, evolved with the Cultus and its siblings over 13 years, three generations and four body styles: 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and 2-door convertible — and was ultimately replaced by a family of vehicles based on the Daewoo Kalos. Geo was a brand of small cars and SUVs marketed by General Motors and sold through Chevrolet dealerships throughout North America beginning Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002

As with the Cultus, the Metro was manufactured at Suzuki's Hamamatsu, Japan plant until 1990 when production commenced at CAMI Automotive. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles a full range of Motorcycles All-Terrain is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the largest city in the prefecture For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. CAMI Automotive is an independently incorporated Joint venture of Automobile manufacturing in Ingersoll Ontario, Canada and formed Japanese production continued to source Canadian sedan models.

Engines for the Metro were from the Suzuki G engine family:

G10: 1. The Suzuki G engine is a type of Internal combustion engine manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation for various Automobiles, primarily based on the 0 L3
In the United States a single engine was available from 1989 through 1994: a 1. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 0 L I3 engine. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. A straight-3 or inline-3 is an Internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line side by side Rated at 55 hp (39 kW), the engine acheived 38 city, 45 highway mpg per the revised 2007 EPA mileage standards. The watt (symbol W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one Joule of energy per Second.

The detuned 49 hp (37 kW) engine in the XFi combined a shorter duration cam, leaner fuel map, two ring pistons, and a higher final drive gear model to achieve 43 city, 51 highway per the revised 2007 EPA mileage standards.

G13: 1. 3 L I4
In 1995, with the third generation Metro came the 1. 3 L I4 with 70 hp (52 kW). The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders The engine was the same engine that had been in use in the Suzuki Swift (except for the GT models) in prior years. The Suzuki Swift is nameplate marketed by Suzuki carried by vehicles of three distinct derivations Generations I II III a Supermini that LSi models produced from 1995 onward featured the 4-cylinder engine tuned to produce 79 hp, with the 3-cylinder still used on base models and becoming an option for non-LSi models in 1997.

Canadian Metros had the 1. 3 L engine available as an option beginning in 1993 in the 3-door GSi model, and as standard equipment in the sedan (exclusive to the Canadian market at the time: as noted in the previous paragraph, American market Metros were not available in a sedan bodystyle until 1995).

Geo Metro 5-Door, 1992-94, Gen II

Geo Metro Convertible, c. 1990, Gen II

Geo Metro 3-Door, Gen III

Chevrolet Metro sedan, circa 2000, Gen III

Metro History

Generation I

1984 - Suzuki and General Motors announced they would sell rebadged models of the Suzuki Cultus in North America as Chevrolets and Pontiacs, with Suzuki selling their own version as the Forsa.
1985 - GM began marketing in North America as the Chevrolet Sprint. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a The car is also sold as Suzuki Forsa and Pontiac Firefly in Canada. The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced in 1983 and ultimately marketed worldwide under more than a Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Chevrolet Sprint was sold only in the Western United States until 1986.
1986 - Chevrolet Sprint began nationwide sales in the US. Sprint consumers had a choice of ER, Base, and Turbo models. Firefly marketed in FE, Turbo, and Base models.
1987 - The Metro name first appeared on a model of the naturally-aspirated Chevrolet Sprint: the "Chevrolet Sprint Metro. "
1988 - Production began on the first Geo Metro models at Suzuki's plant in Hamamatsu, Japan. is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and is the largest city in the prefecture For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.

Generation II

1989 - The Geo Metro debuted in the United States, replacing the Sprint. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Canadian models continued with the Chevrolet Sprint and Pontiac Firefly nameplates, while the second generation Suzuki Swift replaced the Forsa nameplate. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Suzuki begins marketing the Swift in the United States.
1990 - Geo introduced Metro LSi models, which included an automatic transmission, air conditioning and a stereo with cassette player. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle The term air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for Thermal comfort. Geo introduced the XFi model optimized for mileage, featuring the three-cylinder engine with a shorter duration cam, leaner fuel map, two ring pistons, and a higher final drive gear ratio and deleting interior amenities (e. g. , the passenger mirror), thereby achieving 43 city, 51 highway per the revised 2007 EPA mileage standards. Production began at CAMI Automotive, where all remaining Metro models with the exception of convertibles would be produced. The convertible model debuted, available in LSi trim. A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle As with the Metro, the Firefly is offered in sedan and convertible models.
1991 - GM increases convertible production and adds paint options.
1992 - The Metro received a facelift with new hubcaps, exterior modification and new interior controls. The Pontiac Firefly is dropped.
1993 - Convertible production ended. Automatic door locks, which deploy after the car reaches a speed of 10 mph (16 km/h) are introduced this year. (For the South African airport with IATA code "KMH" see Johan Pienaar Airport.
1994 - 5-door hatchback production ended. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single There was also a slight but barely noticeable change in the headlights, as well. Canadian Pontiac dealers began selling the Firefly (first generation) again, but with a facelift. The Convertible is dropped from the Firefly lineup, but Suzuki still produced Firefly and Metro sedans for Canada this year.

Generation III (North America only)

1995 - An all-new Metro was introduced, featuring the new 4-cylinder engine available in LSi models, to supplement the base models' 3-cylinder engine. Daytime running lights became standard (the Metro was the first GM car to get DRLs as standard equipment), as well as dual frontal airbags. A daytime running lamp ( DRL, also daylight running lamp or daytime running light) is a lighting device on the front of a roadgoing Motor An airbag is part of a vehicle's safety restraint system a flexible envelope designed for rapid inflation in an automobile Collision, to prevent vehicle occupants The chassis was 30% stiffer than the first generation Metros, and it was the first car to meet 1997 side-impact standards for North America. A new sedan is also introduced in the United States, replacing the 5-door hatchback. Its twins, Pontiac Firefly and Suzuki Swift were redesigned this year, as well.
1996 - OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics, Second generation) was added to Metro models, at a cost of some fuel efficiency. On-Board Diagnostics, or OBD, in an Automotive context is a generic term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability
1997 - The last year for the Geo brand. The Metro returned in 1998 as with a Chevrolet nameplate.
1998 - The Metro now carried the Chevrolet nameplate, along with new front and rear fascias and a SOHC 16v design I-4 1. 3L engine. Electronic ignition replaced the distributor, and MPFI(Multiport Fuel Injection) replaced the TBI(Throttle Body Injection). The new motor offered more HP, torque, and higher fuel economy. This I-4 engine replaced the older 8v 4 cylinder, but the 3 cylinder engine remained unchanged.
2000 - Metro and Firefly sales to the general public ceased, with fleet sales only returning in 2001.
2001 - The Metro's final year. The only model available this year is the 4-door LSi sedan. The Metro continued on sale in Canada. General Motors announces that the Metro would not be included in the 2002 Chevrolet model lineup. CAMI Automotive manufactures the last Metro, a red sedan, in April. CAMI Automotive is an independently incorporated Joint venture of Automobile manufacturing in Ingersoll Ontario, Canada and formed Suzuki continued to market the Swift in Japan, Canada and Eurasia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. For the superstate in George Orwell 's novel see Nations of Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Beginning in late 2003 as a model year 2004 model, the Daewoo Kalos, marketed variously as the Chevrolet Aveo, Pontiac Wave and Suzuki Swift+, effectively replaced the Metro. The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002

The Metro enjoyed increased interest as a used car in 2008, by virtue of its fuel mileage and rising fuel costs. ^[2]^[3] ^[4]

Pontiac Firefly

The Pontiac Firefly was marketed in Canada and the Middle East from 1985 to 1991, and again from 1994 to 2001.

The Firefly received redesigns in 1989 and 1995, following the product cycle of the Geo/Chevrolet Metro. A single engine was available from 1989 through 1994, the 1. 0 L 3-cylinder. A turbocharged variant was also available from 1987 to 1991. In 1990 and 1991, the convertible was also marketed. The Firefly was not marketed for the 1992 and 1993 model years when the 1993-only Asuna brand introduced the larger 1992 LeMans to replace the Passport Optima and the pre-facelift Firefly.

In 1994, the Firefly returned with a facelift following the demise of the Asuna brand. With the 1995 redesign the 1. 3 L 4-cylinder engine also became available. The Firefly was phased out of production during the 2000 model year with its Chevrolet and Suzuki siblings. .

From 1991 to 1992, the Firefly was sold in a convertible and in a 4-door sedan. All hatchbacks were manufactured at CAMI, while convertibles and sedans were from sourced from Japanese production.

With model year 2004, the Pontiac Wave, a rebadged Daewoo Kalos, replaced the Firefly. The Daewoo Kalos is a Subcompact automobile manufactured by GM Daewoo (the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors) introduced in 2002