2002
Chevrolet Prizm reviews and buying guide.
2002 Chevrolet Prizm
Chevrolet Prizm, long
known as a well-equipped compact sedan for customers
who typically consider import vehicles, enters its final
model year in 2002.
"Prizm is often
the choice of discriminating, college-educated buyers,
particularly because it offers high quality, reliability
and safety," said Margaret Brooks, Prizm brand
manager. "Add comfort and convenience to the mix,
and you have the perfect compact package for many buyers."
Lineup and equipment
The Prizm Sedan and uplevel
Prizm LSi Sedan comprise the lineup. Standard features
include a 1.8-liter SFI 125-horsepower engine, air conditioning,
rear-floor heater ducts, trip-odometer, AM/FM stereo
radio and intermittent windshield wipers. The vehicle
features a choice of three transmissions: a five-speed
manual, three-speed automatic and four-speed automatic
with overdrive. Combined with the Prizm’s agile
four-wheel independent suspension, these powertrain
choices provide a pleasing ride in town and on the highway
— or even on twisty mountain roads.
The well-equipped LSi
includes remote keyless entry, an electric rear-window
defogger, power door locks, a 60/40 split rear seat
with pass-through feature, tilt steering wheel, tachometer,
power windows, AM/FM stereo with cassette, power-operated
outside rear view mirrors and special full wheel covers.
Prizm Optionalions include
14-inch alloy wheels, electric-sliding sunroof and a
CD-equipped AM/FM stereo.
The powerful 1.8-liter,
125-hp sequentially-fuel injected aluminum engine, featured
on both Prizm models, has dual-overhead camshafts, a
near-maintenance-free direct ignition system, a single
serpentine accessory drive system for added smoothness,
and a torque-axis engine mounting system that helps
soak up vibration and noise.
Safety and security features
Family-oriented buyers
will appreciate Prizm’s attention to safety. Standard
safety equipment includes driver and front passenger
air bags, lower anchors for child restraint seats and
an inside trunk release handle. Optional safety equipment
includes side-impact air bags for driver and front passenger
as well as four-wheel antilock brakes.
Discriminating buyers
who want a well-equipped, reliable compact sedan will
find it in the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
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