![]() If a Korean-assembled car doesn't sit well with you, get a nice used Honda or Toyota. Our advice in this low-cost segment remains to try the Accent or Sephia. That's Chevy Prizm and Ford Focus territory, folks, and they are both in a different - and, let's face it, a much better - league than the Metro. Why not? Because a fully loaded LSi Sedan tops $ 14,000 with an automatic transmission and antilock brakes. We don't recommend the Metro, and new paint colors for 2000 aren't going to do much to change our opinion of the baby Chevy. ![]() Still, the Metro LSi is no stoplight sprinter, and the base hatchback is pathetically sluggish. The LSi gets a 79-horsepower four-cylinder. A tiny, 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine attempts to motivate the base Metro with its 55 horsepower, but we know of some personal watercraft with more oomph. LSi models add a few convenience items, but this trim level is the ticket to many much-desired accessories such as remote exterior mirrors, a rear wiper/washer and an automatic transmission. Metro does feature dual depowered airbags, but in the way of standard equipment the base hatchback comes with little else. On the used-car market, a buyer could select a certified used Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla and get more passenger room, more powerful engines, and world-renowned reputations for reliability. Finally, the Swift is essentially identical to the Metro, but without the Chevy's roadside-assistance coverage or extensive dealership network. In contrast, the Metro comes across as a tinny, bare bones econocar. And for our money, Kia's Sephia feels more substantial than the Canadian-built Metro. Plus, it's been redesigned for 2000, and improved in every way. True, Hyundai's reliability record is unimpressive, but recent indicators point to improved build quality in the Accent, which has a longer list of standard equipment and a far better warranty than the little Chevy. So what other new vehicles are even available in this class? Chevy lists only three direct competitors for the Metro, all of them imports: the Hyundai Accent, the Kia Sephia and Metro's twin, the Suzuki Swift. As any good comparison shopper will tell you, a bargain is only a bargain in comparison to what else is available for the same price. This market climate does not spell success for Metro. But what we have here is automotive transport in its most basic form competing with larger, more powerful Korean entries and certified used cars from big-brand Japanese automakers. General Motors calls the 2000 Metro "a low-cost vehicle that provides new-car peace of mind and excellent fuel economy to the buyer shopping for reliable transportation." Fair enough, being that most small cars are cheap and get good gas mileage. Rock-bottom price and great mileage - and we would still rather have just about anything else. Fuel consumption is 7.8 L/100km in the city and 6.2 L/100km in the highway. The 2000 Chevrolet Metro 3-dr base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.9 seconds. In terms of performance, the car has 86 N.m of torque and a top speed of 157 km/h. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. Electronic features include Cruise Control. The car also features a It has Steel wheels with covers as standard. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. Safety features also include None and None. The vehicle has an optional 1.3L L4 SOHC 16 valves engine as well It offers and. In terms of ride assists, the 2000 Chevrolet Metro 3-dr base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The 2000 Chevrolet Metro 3-dr base has cargo capacity of 238 Liters and the vehicle weighs 825 kg. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 1.3L L4 SOHC 16 valves engine which outputs 79 hp rpm and is paired with 5 speed manual gearbox. The 2000 Chevrolet Metro 3-dr base is a Front-wheel drive Hatchback.
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