From previous page highway. I'd probably recommend the four-cylinder engine even if a V6 engine was available. The four-banger has better fuel consumption and comes with a lower price-tag. A V6 is certainly smoother and quieter, but it’s necessary only if you're planning to tow a trailer or aul heavy gear. If you are thinking of towing with the four-cylinder Tracker, the maximum trailer weight is 680 kp (1,500 fb.). Tracker’s come with a standard five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic trans- missions. I tested the auto- matic, and found it to be quite satisfactory in daily city and highway use. incer motor makes The Tracker’s standard part-time four-wheel-drive system is for use on slippery surfaces, such as snow or gravel only, Ir can be shifted “on the fly” into 4WD High Range at speeds up to 100 km/h, but 4X4 Low Range can only be engaged when the vehicle is stopped. The 2000 Tracker fea- tures auto-locking front hubs so you don’t have to get out and tusn the hubs yourself. Despite its tough, truck- like smage, the Tracker rides and drives more like’a com- pact car, and is extremely easy to drive around town and on the highway. With its compact dimen- sions, higher ride height and visibility, a tight turning cir- cle diameter of 10.6 metres (34.8 feet), and standard MEWS photo Mike Wedelbeis ONE of the biggest improvements over the previcus generation Tracker is the revised 2.0-litre twin cam 16-valve powerplant. it's now surprisingty quiet, as wel! as being more responsive. power-assisted rack and pin- ion steering, the Tracker is an easy car to paralle! park or squeeze in and out of traffic. The Tracker’s comfort- able ride is due in part to a revised five-link solid axle rear suspension with coil springs, a tighter body struc- ture, a new reinforced boxed ladder frame, new gas shock absorbers, and different spring rates. Interior more contempo- rary The Tracker’s simple dashboard has a contempo- rary, rounded look, user- friendly controls, and a cen- tre control panel inclined towards the driver. The qual- ity of the dashboard materi- als and seating upholstery has been improved over pre- vious mudels. ATIENVIOM! Complete mechanicai & electrical repairs by factory trained technician ; a EP OWNERS >> : iMPEX AUTO 1756A West i4th Street Tel: $85-6237 (oft Femberton Ave., entrance at rear} co a al nan The driver's outward visibili- ty is very good because of the hig windows and high ride- height, however, the rear-mount- ed spare tire obscures vision to the rear slightly. With the rear seats folded down, the ‘Traxker’s roomy carge area has 34.7 cubic feer of space, or about three times as much as a compact car’s trunk. With the rear seat cushions pulled up, and the rear seat- backs foided down, there’s a long, flat load- ing surface. The rear head restraints store neatly in slots provided for that purpose. A standard retractable cargo cover hides the contents of the cargo area from outside viewing. At the rear is a swing-out tailgate. This provides a large cargo opening with a low 704 mm (27.7 in.) liftover height, however, the rear tailgate swings out towards the curb which often pro- vides an obstacle to loading when che Tracker is parked on a city street in front of another car. Base price of $20,890 V6 unnecessary front airbags, front and rear adjustable head restraints, rear door child locks, and rear tether anchors. Popular options include four-speed automatic trans- mission, air conditioning, cassette or CD player, cruise control, tile steering wheel, power windows, power deor locks, remote keyless entry, alloy wheels, and rear win- dow washer/wiper. A well-equipped Tracker can be bought for well under $25,060 — less than the base price of many of its competitors. More information is avail- able at . 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