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Chevrolet Spectrum

first generation1985–1988

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spectrum ↗Automatic 3-spd · 1985–1988Regular · 1.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
spectrum ↗Manual 5-spd · 1985–1988Regular · 1.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
spectrum turbo ↗Manual 5-spd · 1987–1988Regular · 1.5 LNot listedFront-Wheel Drive
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The Chevrolet Spectrum launched in the United States for the 1985 model year as a rebadged Isuzu subcompact. It was sold as a small front-wheel-drive hatchback and represented Chevrolet's entry-level import-badged offering in this segment. U.S. sales continued through the 1988 model year.

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