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Geo Tracker

Geo Tracker
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The official data lists 21 versions of the Geo Tracker (1989–1997), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1989–1997
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
1.6 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.4 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
10.6 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Geo Tracker?

The Geo Tracker was a compact sport utility vehicle with a small, upright shape. It gave Geo a utility-focused model alongside passenger cars such as the Metro and Prizm.

The Tracker was closely related to the Suzuki Sidekick. It brought that compact SUV design into Geo’s North American lineup.

Generation and engines

The Geo Tracker had one generation from 1989 to 1997, sold in the United States and Canada. It used a 1.6 L petrol engine.

United States EPA figures cover 18 versions from 1989 to 1997, with a best combined rating of 25 MPG. Canadian NRCan figures cover three versions from 1996 to 1997, with the lowest listed consumption at 10.6 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test.

How economical is the Geo Tracker?

The best combined United States EPA rating is 25 MPG. The Canadian figure is 10.6 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. These ratings use different national procedures. European WLTP and NEDC tests have their own methods, so results from different procedures are not directly equivalent.

Where was the Geo Tracker sold?

The Geo Tracker was sold in the United States and Canada. United States EPA figures span 1989 to 1997, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 1996 and 1997. Its connection to the Suzuki Sidekick gave it a distinct role in Geo’s lineup.

Questions and answers

When was the Geo Tracker sold?

The Geo Tracker’s only Geo generation ran from 1989 to 1997.

What engine did the Geo Tracker use?

It used a 1.6 L petrol engine.

What is its best combined EPA rating?

The best combined United States EPA rating is 25 MPG.

What markets had official Tracker fuel figures?

The figures cover the United States and Canada; the Canadian NRCan ratings use the 5-cycle test.

Tracker first generation (1989–1997)

Geo Tracker first generation
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org, classic.com

United States 18 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1997(FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1996–1997(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1996–1997(FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1996–1997(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1991–1994(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1991–1994(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1994(16VALVES) (FFS) · (FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1994(16VALVES) (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1994(16VALVES) (FFS) · (FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1994(16VALVES) (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1992–1993(FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1991–1993(FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1990(FFS) (SPFI)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1990(FFS) (SPFI)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1989(FFS) (SPFI)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1989(FFS) (SPFI)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1997Sport utility vehicle1.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle260 g/km
1996–1997Sport utility vehicle1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle244 g/km
1997Sport utility vehicle1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle251 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.