When Synthetic engine decided to create Geography trademark in 1989, for vehicles designed and/or built by Isuzu, Toyotaand Suzuki (rather strange, LeMans built by Daewoo keep it Pontiac even badges like Chevy Nova is based on Corolla became GeoPrizm), the only Geo truck is tracker. The Tracker (later Chevrolet) is actually a Suzuki Escudo aka Vitaraand Suzuki decided to sell these truck in North America with the Sidekick badge. This is one of the original Sidekicks, taken in a self-service yard in Denver with precise periodicity after-sales wheel.
The first generation Tracker and Sidekick were sold here for model years 1989 through 1998, after which the Tracker name lasted a few more years. second generation truck and Suzuki dropped the Sidekick name to replace Vitara and Grand Vitara. Suzuki continues to sell Grand Vitaras here until final (coming in 2013).
This is the first Sidekick that I recorded Junkyard Gems seriesbecause they never sold as well as their Tracker brethren and have become quite rare.
Power comes from this 1.6-liter G16 engine, a boring version of the engines used in machines like the Suzuki Samurai and (four-cylinder) Geo. Metro.
Carburetor is almost extinct in new vehicle in the United States in 1990, but you can still buy a few models without EFI. It’s also possible to brag a little with a badge like this!
You can get the ’90 Sidekick with a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic, with your choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. This one has five speeds and 4WD.
Sidekick shoppers in the US had their choice of hardtop or two-door convertible; This is a convertible.
It’s fitted with sophisticated 1990s spiked wheels, complete with extended narrow tire handling.
Brightly painted interior trim details show more of the 2000s influence.
Just over 150,000 total miles on the odometer.
Leaf springs? No, the Sidekick has state-of-the-art coils.
In Sidekick’s hometown, the TV commercials pitched a look at North Africa.
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