• The Prizm was first introduced by Geo in 1989. It was incorporated into Chevrolet's line-up in 1998, when the Geo was discontinued. Once it was absorbed by Chevrolet, the Prizm was completely redesigned. This resulted in a bigger, lighter and safer vehicle than the original model. The 2001 model introduced the LATCH child seat attachment system and an interior trunk release handle.
  
  

Engine Specifications

• The 2001 model came in two trim levels, the base and the LSi. Both trims came standard with a 1.8-liter I4 engine with 125 horsepower, 125 foot-pounds of torque, dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and 10:1 compression ratio. A five-speed manual overdrive transmission also came standard, while a three- or four-speed automatic transmission was optional for each trim.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• Both trims had a fuel capacity of 13.20 gallons of gasoline. The standard five-speed transmission got 31 miles per gallon in the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway. The four-speed received 29 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway. The three-speed got 28 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway.
  
  

Dimensions

• Each trim had four doors, and stood 53.70 inches tall. They were 66.70 inches wide and 174.20 inches long with a ground clearance of 4.70 inches. The base model with an automatic transmission weighed 2,399 lbs., while the manual weighed 2,359 lbs. The LSi with a manual transmission weighed 2,370 lbs., and the automatic weighed 2,410 lbs.
  
  

Capacities

• Both Prizm trims had 88 cubic feet of passenger room and 12.10 cubic feet of cargo space. They were capable of towing up to 1,500 lbs.
  
  

Passenger Room

• Both trims could accommodate five passengers. Passengers in the front could expect 39.30 inches of headroom and 42.50 inches of legroom. Rear passengers got 39.30 inches of headroom and 33.20 inches of legroom.
  
  

Safety Specifications

• The 2001 Prizm did not come with antilock brakes or any kind of traction control system. It did come with standard driver and passenger airbags.