Geo Model History

United States · founded 1989

GM's captive-import sub-brand (1989–1997) — Suzuki-, Toyota-, and Isuzu-sourced small cars sold through Chevrolet dealers, including the iconic high-mpg Metro.

Models

Metro

Geo's Suzuki Swift-based economy car — holder of America's highest mpg rating for several consecutive years, including the legendary 58-mpg-highway XFi.

Subcompact car · 1989–1997
Prizm

A Toyota Corolla/Sprinter twin built at the GM–Toyota NUMMI plant — Geo's most reliable model and one of GM's best-kept open secrets.

Compact car · 1989–1997
Storm

Geo's sporty Isuzu-built coupe — a budget front-drive fastback offered in liftback and 'wagonback' forms, with a 130-hp twin-cam GSi trim.

Sport compact · 1990–1993
Spectrum

A one-year carryover Isuzu Gemini-based subcompact sold as a Geo for 1989 only before being replaced by the Storm.

Subcompact car · 1989–1989
Tracker

A Suzuki Sidekick-based mini SUV built at the CAMI joint-venture plant — offered as a convertible, two-door hardtop, and (from 1996) a four-door, it was the longest-lived Geo model.

Compact SUV · 1989–1997

Other makes