Pontiac Firefly

Pontiac Firefly
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki CAMI Automotive
Production	1985–1991 1994–2001
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Chronology
Predecessor	Pontiac Acadian
Successor	Pontiac Wave

First generation
Overview
Production	1985–1988
Assembly	Hamamatsu, Japan
Body and chassis
Related	Suzuki Swift Chevrolet Sprint Suzuki Forsa Suzuki Cultus Suzuki Crescent Suzuki Esteem
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L 46 hp I3 1.0 L 48 hp I3 1.0 L 70 hp I3
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	88.4 in (2-Door) 92.3 in (4-Door)
Length	144.5 in (2-Door) 148.4 in (4-Door)
Width	60.2 in
Height	53.1 in

Second generation
Overview
Production	1989–1991 1994
Assembly	Hamamatsu, Japan Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Related	Suzuki Swift Chevrolet Sprint Suzuki Cultus Geo Metro Suzuki Esteem
Powertrain
Engine	1.0L 49 hp I3 1.0L 55 hp I3
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	89.2 in (2-Door) 93.1 in (4-Door)
Length	146.1 in
Width	62.0 in (2-Door) 62.7 in (4-Door)
Height	52.4 in (2-Door) 53.5 in (4-Door)

Third generation
Overview
Production	1995–2001
Assembly	Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Related	Suzuki Swift Chevrolet Metro Suzuki Cultus Geo Metro
Powertrain
Engine	1.0L 55 hp I3 1.3L 70 hp I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	93.1 in
Length	149.4 in (Hatchback) 164.0 in (Sedan)
Width	62.6 in
Height	54.7 in

The Pontiac Firefly was a rebadged version of the Suzuki Swift. Replacing the Pontiac Acadian, the car was sold in Canada and the Middle East from 1985 to 1991, and again from 1994 to 2001. The Firefly shared its M-body design with the Chevrolet Sprint, Geo Metro, and the Chevrolet Metro.

The Firefly received major redesigns in 1989 and 1995, following the product cycle of the Chevrolet/Geo versions. Originally, all Firefly models were produced in Japan. Beginning in 1990, production commenced at CAMI Automotive, a 50-50 joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki located in Ingersoll, Ontario. A single engine was available from 1989 through 1994, which was a 1.0 L 3-cylinder. A turbocharged variant was also available from 1987 to 1991. In 1990 and 1991, a convertible version was also produced. Starting in 1995, a 1.3 L 4-cylinder engine also became available. The Firefly was phased out of production during the 2001 model year. Its belated replacement is the Canada-only Pontiac Wave, introduced in 2004. It is rebadged Chevrolet Aveo, which itself is a rebadged Daewoo Kalos. From 1991 to 1992 and 1994, the Firefly was sold in a convertible and in a 4-door sedan. All hatchbacks were manufactured at CAMI, but convertibles and sedans were from Suzuki.

External Links

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