The Chevrolet Tracker is a car nameplate that has been used by the Chevrolet division of General Motors.
History of the Chevrolet Tracker
Chevrolet Tracker (1998–2016)
First Generation
Late in 1988, for the 1989 model year, Geo debuted the Tracker, a compact SUV. CAMI, a partnership between Suzuki and General Motors of Canada, produced it. Production was scheduled to begin in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, where it was to share a factory with the domestic Suzuki Sidekick (Escudo). Due to production delays at the CAMI factory in Canada, most 1989 and 1990 Trackers were manufactured in Japan and imported to the United States. In late 1989, Ingersoll began mass-producing Geo Trackers, and by the following year, they had completed roughly 6,100 of them. After 1998, Ontario stopped producing the first-generation Tracker (and Sidekick) models to find space for the second-generation Tracker/Vitara. However, some countries kept producing the first-generation Sidekick until 2004. Canada - In 1989, Canada's Chevrolet dealerships offered the Tracker for sale. It was discontinued in 1991.
Second Generation
The Grand Vitara replaced the Sidekick. However, in 1999 it was abandoned, and they produced a new generation of Tracker. This Suzuki Tracker was only available in North America and was rebadged as the smaller Suzuki Vitara for sale there. The second-generation Tracker was discontinued worldwide but continued to be manufactured and sold in Mexico under the Chevrolet brand name. While the United States and Canada ceased production of the Tracker series in 2004, all models, such as the LJ80/Jimny, are still manufactured at other Suzuki facilities. In Kosai, Japan, a Suzuki plant assembled several Trackers and Sidekicks.
Chevrolet Trax (Russia and South America)
The Trax was sold as the Chevrolet Tracker in Russia and South America, the same name given to a Chevrolet/Geo variant of the Suzuki Sidekick in North and Latin America from 1989 to 1991 and again from 1999 to 2008.
Chevrolet Tracker (2019–Present)
Since 2019, General Motors has been producing the Chevrolet Tracker, a subcompact crossover SUV. The Tracker, aimed at the Chinese market, made its debut in 2019 with the Trailblazer. The Tracker sold in China is essentially the exact vehicle as the Trax in the United States. In 2020, the development of the Tracker began in Brazil at the So Caetano do Sul factory. Then, GM declared that the Tracker would replace the first-generation Trax in Mexico. The Chinese-made Tracker first appeared on Philippine shelves in July 2021. The Chinese market Tracker was developed on the Global Emerging Markets (GEM) platform, specifically for emerging economies such as China and Latin America's automobile industries. Vehicles built on the GEM platform, like the Tracker that debuted in China in 2019, are probably not destined for sale in the United States and Canada. General Motors de Argentina started manufacturing the Tracker in April 2022 at the General Alvear plant in Santa Fe Province.
Price
In the Philippines, Chevrolet retails the 2022 Chevrolet Tracker with a starting MSRP of ₱1,142,888 for the base LS AT trim and ₱1,242,888 for the top-spec LT Redline trim.
Features of the Chevrolet Tracker
Exterior Features
Chevrolet's newest design language is included on the Tracker, giving it a hip and contemporary appearance. The general design takes cues from Chevrolet's more recent SUVs, giving it a sportier appearance thanks to sharper lines and creases. The LT Redline is the top-of-the-line model, and it comes with red highlights on the side mirrors, the upper grille, and the wheels themselves, in addition to a special blacked-out 17-inch alloy wheel. Standard on the tracker are LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and LED projector headlights. The crossover comes standard with a panoramic sunroof and heated side mirrors.
Interior Features
The inside of the Chevrolet maintains its exterior's athletic and energetic vibe. The Redline Edition is distinguished by several unique features, including a blacked-out cockpit and black seats featuring red double stitching. On the other hand, the Tracker LS's cabin is a two-tone jet black and captain blue. MyLink infotainment systems are standard on both trim levels and provide features, including Apple CarPlay, AM/FM radio, and Bluetooth connectivity. A four-speaker audio system is at your fingertips, with a single SD card reader slot and two USB connections. This subcompact model scores highly in the utility department for a crossover in its class. The Tracker has a spacious interior with room for up to five people and 20 smart storage solutions to help keep the interior neat and tidy. Also, the back seats fold down in a 60/40 split, making it easier to fit bulky objects in the trunk.
Infotainment Features
There is a standard four-speaker sound system and an 8-inch MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay in the Chevrolet Tracker. In addition to its other communication options, the infotainment system in your vehicle also has two USB ports, Bluetooth, and an SD card reader slot. The keyless ignition systems and automated climate control aren't the only convenience features standard on the top-of-the-line LT Redline.
Safety Features
- Four Airbags
- ABS With EBD
- Stability Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Rear Parking Sensors
- 130-Degree Reverse Camera
- Rollover Mitigation
- Enhanced Understeer Control
- Mini Spare Detection
- Cornering Brake Control
- Traction Control
- Engine Drag Control
- Panic Brake Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- Low Vacuum Brake Assist
- No Vacuum Brake Assist
- Fading Brake Assist
- Torque Vectoring
- ISOFIX Tethers
Release Date
The Chevrolet Tracker was first released in China in 2019, together with the Trailblazer. On July 1, 2021, the LS and LT Redline trims of the Chevrolet Tracks were released in the Philippines. GM started receiving the 2023 Chevrolet Tracker RS pre-orders on May 31, 2022.