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The decision to delete the 5-door hatchback and add the 4-door sedan to the Metro lineup was reportedly driven by market surveys and customer clinics. The resulting design is a variation on the modified jelly-bean shape favored by designers of popular midsize sedans.
Small headlights flank the Geo emblem and oval-shaped air dam, which is recessed into the fascia. The black door-pillar trim and bodyside moldings are a nod to more upscale designs; the back view reveals a thick rear fascia that looks as if it would adequately absorb a minor impact.
The Sedan's trunk offers 10.3 cu. ft. of space - or enough for roughly 10 shopping bags. And by replacing the 5-door hatchback with two rear doors and a trunk, the Metro sedan has bought itself an additional 12.6 in. in overall length.
The coupe adds an extra 2.3 in. in height. This may sound negligible, but it can make all the difference in the world when it comes to interior headroom. |
