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2000 Chevrolet Prizm Road Test
Date Published: 11/23/08
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Our road test for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm includes a full evaluation of the
2000 Chevrolet Prizm from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and
handling performance for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm, but also interior cabin
and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the
2000 Chevrolet Prizm help you decide if a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is right for
you.
2000 Chevrolet Prizm Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Fuel economy | Rear-seat room |
| Automatic transmission performance | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Manual-transmission models feel frisky. Acceleration is less satisfying with automatic transmission, which saps a lot of the engine's life and tends to hunt between gears.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Manual-transmission models feel frisky. Acceleration is less satisfying with automatic transmission, which saps a lot of the engine's life and tends to hunt between gears.
Fuel Economy
In combined city/highway driving, our test Prizms average around 25 mpg with automatic transmission and around 28 with manual.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 8 | 7 | 6.6 |
In combined city/highway driving, our test Prizms average around 25 mpg with automatic transmission and around 28 with manual.
Ride Quality
Prizm's ride is nicely controlled, and while you'll feel even small bumps, the suspension isn't harsh.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
Prizm's ride is nicely controlled, and while you'll feel even small bumps, the suspension isn't harsh.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Steering is direct and sharp. All '99 Prizms get a front stabilizer bar that helps transform handling from sloppy to acceptable. For best control, opt for the 185/65R14 tires.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 4.3 |
Steering is direct and sharp. All '99 Prizms get a front stabilizer bar that helps transform handling from sloppy to acceptable. For best control, opt for the 185/65R14 tires.
Quietness
Road noise is noticed but is no louder than in most rivals.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Road noise is noticed but is no louder than in most rivals.
Controls
A radio mounted too low detracts from the good dashboard design. Hard plastic dominates the cabin, but Prizms we drove were free of squeaks and rattles.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 5.5 |
A radio mounted too low detracts from the good dashboard design. Hard plastic dominates the cabin, but Prizms we drove were free of squeaks and rattles.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Front-seaters get supportive buckets and plenty of space.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
Front-seaters get supportive buckets and plenty of space.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Head room is adequate, but the already-tight leg and toe room shrink drastically with the front seats moved more than halfway back.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 2.8 |
Head room is adequate, but the already-tight leg and toe room shrink drastically with the front seats moved more than halfway back.
Cargo Room
Trunk space is about average for this class, but the opening is large and access is bumper-height. The LSi's split-folding rear seatbacks thoughtfully incorporate a center pass-through.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 3.3 |
Trunk space is about average for this class, but the opening is large and access is bumper-height. The LSi's split-folding rear seatbacks thoughtfully incorporate a center pass-through.
Value within Class
Prizm makes fine use of its Toyota genes and is a must-see in this class. Chevy dealers are likely to be discounting their version more than Toyota dealers are willing to deal on Corolla, which outsells the functionally identical Prizm and has stronger resale value.
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
Prizm makes fine use of its Toyota genes and is a must-see in this class. Chevy dealers are likely to be discounting their version more than Toyota dealers are willing to deal on Corolla, which outsells the functionally identical Prizm and has stronger resale value.
Total Score
| Base, man. | LSi, auto. | Class Average |
| 42 | 42 | 41.7 |
Scores for all Compact Cars
| Low Score | 27 | |
| Average Score | 41 | |
| High Score | 54 |
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