Geo

The brand that was discontinued

From 1989 until 1997, General Motors offered compact vehicles and SUVs under the Geo brand in the US. To compete with the expanding market of imported cars, particularly those from Japan, which provided great fuel economy and affordable costs, Geo was developed. General Motors manufactured geo vehicles in partnerships with Toyota, Suzuki, and Isuzu, and were either based on or badge-engineered from Japanese models. Following the 1997 model year, Geo was phased out and integrated with Chevrolet, selling select Geo cars under its brand until the start of the 2000s.

Some popular Geo models

Geo Metro: A Suzuki Swift-based subcompact vehicle. It came in four-door sedan, three- and five-door hatchback, and convertible body styles. Its three-cylinder engine provided up to 58 miles per gallon on the interstate. From 1998 to 2001, the Metro was marketed as the Chevrolet Metro.

Geo Prizm: A little vehicle derived from the Toyota Corolla. It was made in the GM and Toyota joint venture NUMMI factory in California. It came with a four-cylinder engine and was available in hatchback and sedan body types. From 1998 to 2002, the Prizm was marketed as the Chevrolet Prizm.

Geo Tracker: A compact SUV built on the Suzuki Sidekick platform. It was made in the GM and Suzuki joint venture, the CAMI facility in Canada. It had a four-cylinder engine and came with a soft or hard top. The body type options were two and four doors. From 1998 to 2004, the Tracker was sold as the Chevrolet Tracker.