A high point in the coupe market is the Chevrolet Cavalier. In 2000 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the Cavalier with three versions: Base, LS, and Z24. Sales for the Cavalier, especially the Cavalier Base, were brisk during 2000 and 2001. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base Specs

Standard equipment in the Cavalier for 1999 and 2000 includes the 2.2 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 4 cylinders and eight valves. A 3-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Cavalier.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cavalier uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2000 Cavalier is a traditional SFI, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.00 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Cavalier Base are 67.90 inches wide by 180.90 inches long. It sits 54.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $14,805, with a dealer invoice cost of $13,843. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The Cavalier Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty three in-city driving and thirty one when it came to highway driving. Being a bi-fuel-powered green car, this was within normal parameters.

In 1999 and 2000 the Cavalier Base was availble in the exterior colors of Aquamarine Blue Metallic, Black, Bright Red, Bright White, Cayenne Red Metallic, Dark Colorado Green Metallic, Medium Sunset Gold Metallic, Sandrift Metallic, and Ultra Silver Metallic.

Parting Shots

The 2000 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Cavalier. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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