- suv
- 5,995 high price
- Oklahoma City, OK
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- autoshopper.com
- suv gasoline silver manual
2002 chevrolet tracker review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A big hurrah for a little truck. introductionfor the price of a little car, some folks would rather have a little truck. Little trucks are often better for carrying big things. Little trucks make a bigger styling statement. And that suits most folks just fine. The price of admission also includes a fuel-tank skid plate and front and rear tow hooks. Lt models pack all the same functional features as the zr2 (including the v6 and automatic transmission), but trade the zr2's sporty fender flares and charcoal grille trim for classy contrasting bodyside cladding and a chrome grille surround. Lower-profile tires, color-keyed mirrors, two-tone bumpers and a full-cloth interior all contribute to lt's upmarket image. A 4wd lt lists for $21,700. walkaroundchevrolet has positioned the tracker to compete against car-based compact suvs, including the mazda tribute, toyota rav4, and honda crv, as well as more serious truck-based off-roaders like the kia sportage. under its stylish skin, the tracker fits in the latter category. Its current look is smoother and more sophisticated than that of previous-generation trackers, but retains some unique cues that give it a more rugged appearance than the other mini-utilities. tracker shares its mechanical platform with the suzuki vitara and grand vitara, but we like the cleaner look of the chevy. interiorrefinement is a priority in the tracker's interior. It may look like a truck from the outside, but the tracker feels like a car on the inside. the front seats prop the driver up high behind the wheel, and there's plenty of headroom. The instruments are highly legible, and the switchgear operates with the finesse of a honda's or a toyota's. If it weren't for the tiny little buttons on the radio, the tracker's dash would be an unqualified success. the tracker's nose slopes away for good road visibility, helpful when driving off road, while narrow roof pillars allow panoramic vision, important on busy streets. The spare tire is set low enough on the back door, so it does not block vision out the rear. The rear head rests did block vision in previous trackers, but that problem has been at least partially solved by see-through halo head rests in 2002 models. the air conditioning automatically activates whenever the windshield defroster is turned on, supplying dry air for quicker defogging. Flipping the rear seats down provides a large cargo area capable of holding a big dog cage. Convertible models can be ordered with a lockable storage compartment in the rear. fabrics, plastics and other materials are first-rate. They don't shout economy like the vinyl of past trackers, and the dark gray color provides a lighter ambiance. The doors thunk firmly in place, and the seams inside are small and unnoticeable. Fit and finish are much better than in earlier models. the tracker automatically turns on its headlights and all exterior lights when it detects darkness. With its relatively broad power band, the tracker can pass with confidence on interstates, and need not fear being run over when pulling away from busy intersections. The gearbox shifts smoothly, and a light clutch contributes to easy drivability. Its twin-cam 2. 5-liter v6 engine has a lot of heart for 155 horsepower. It loves to be floored. Cruising uphill on a steep freeway at 65 mph and a mellow 2600 rpm, we hammered the throttle: the transmission kicked down once and the v6 ripped right up to 75 and beyond. No screaming, no hysterics, just a determined charge up the grade. It never hunted for gears on the hills. It up-shifted smoothly at moderate speed, and impressively crisply at full throttle. It was always tight and responsive. And when it kicked down third-to-second for two-lane passing, the only thing that jerked was the tach needle. the independent front suspension does a good job of damping out tar strips and other medium-sized bumps, and improves the tracker's agility. Ride quality is not bad for a vehicle with a short wheelbase. the tracker's rack-and-pinion steering does provide a more precise feel and better responsiveness than the recirculating-ball gear used on other truck-based suv's. But they are still a compromise. They squeal easily, even when making a low-speed u-turn. And even when they did commence their warnings, at maybe eight-tenths cornering, the tracker felt stable and under control. nine-tenths was another story, however; the tracker does not like to be stretched that far. Nor does it like to have bumps thrown under the wheels at even eight-tenths. That makes the tracker pretty nervous. But the nervousness in the chassis is well isolated from the seat, and very well isolated from the steering wheel. actually, the fit and firmness of the tracker's seat does a lot to cover the limitations of the tracker's chassis, masking much of the tippiness that is the bane of suvs. The tracker stops with 11. 3-inch discs in front, and 8. 7-inch drums in back. The feel of the brake pedal is excellent; it's sufficiently solid to be acceptable on a sports car. It was easy to modulate the brakes: the pedal feel was. summarychevy's tracker would make an enjoyable economy car, even without its wagon-size cargo bay and off-road gear. But with its tall roof and 4x4 capability, the tracker presents a strong case for an all-in-o. Power Locks✔ Power Mirrors✔ Cloth Interior✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Alloy Wheels
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