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Impressions of the Chevrolet Metro for 1992

Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Metro series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

The restyled Metro GSi is equipped with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1991 version.

The Metro uses drum-assisted brakes, with ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Metro is 147.40 inches long, 62.00 inches wide, and 52.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 89.20 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $6,999, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1992 Metro is a traditional OEM, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an system and is a fuel-injected design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 10.60 gallons.

The Metro GSi received a miles-per-gallon rating of 36 - 46 in-city driving and 39 - 50 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Metro GSi sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Metro.