Production of the first Geo Metro models, equivalent to the second generation Suzuki Cultus, began at Suzuki's plant in Hamamatsu, Japan, in late 1988.
In 1989, it debuted and replaced the Chevrolet Sprint in the United States.
Canadian models continued with the Chevrolet Sprint and Pontiac Firefly nameplates, while the second generation Suzuki Swift replaced the Forsa nameplate.
This generation was also marketed by Suzuki as the "Swift" in the United States.
The Metro/Swift/Sprint lineup received a facelift, while the Firefly was temporarily discontinued.
The first generation Metro was replaced by a rebodied model unique to the North American market.

Some preproduction models were handmade, and featured 5-digit odometers.
Production of the first Geo Metro models, equivalent to the second generation Suzuki Cultus, began at Suzuki's plant in Hamamatsu, Japan, in late 1988. In 1989, it debuted and replaced the Chevrolet Sprint in the United States. Canadian models continued with the Chevrolet Sprint and Pontiac Firefly nameplates, while the second generation Suzuki Swift replaced the Forsa nameplate. This generation was also marketed by Suzuki as the "Swift" in the United States. The Metro/Swift/Sprint lineup received a facelift, while the Firefly was temporarily discontinued. The first generation Metro was replaced by a rebodied model unique to the North American market.
Some preproduction models were handmade, and featured 5-digit odometers.
Geo Metro