What cars did Chevy make in 1997?
Chevrolet's 1997 lineup spanned a broad spectrum of body styles, from compact cars to full-size SUVs, plus a landmark redesign of its sports car. The short answer is that Chevrolet produced a mix of everyday sedans and coupes, practical vans and trucks, and a new flagship Corvette in its fifth generation.
In the 1997 model year, Chevy balanced affordable daily drivers with performance and utility offerings. The product slate included established passenger cars, popular trucks and SUVs, and a notable technical milestone with the introduction of the fifth-generation Corvette (C5), signaling Chevrolet's push into a new era for its sports car lineup while maintaining core models for family and work use.
Core passenger cars
These are the primary Chevrolet passenger cars available for the 1997 model year, spanning compact to sports car segments.
- Cavalier
- Lumina
- Prizm
- Camaro
- Corvette (C5)
The lineup covered budget-friendly compacts, mid-size family sedans, a compact sport coupe, and Chevrolet’s new flagship sports car for the era.
Trucks, vans, and sport-utility vehicles
Chevrolet’s utility roster for 1997 included pickups, full-size and mid-size SUVs, and versatile vans that served both work and family purposes.
- S-10 pickup
- Blazer
- Tahoe
- Suburban
- Astro
- Venture
- Metro
These vehicles represented Chevrolet’s breadth in practical transportation, from compact urban mobility to full-size family and work vehicles.
Notable milestones in 1997
In 1997, Chevrolet introduced the fifth-generation Corvette, the C5, a turning point for the brand’s sports car image with a new design and engineering direction that would influence Chevrolet’s lineup in the years that followed.
Summary: Chevrolet’s 1997 lineup was diverse, featuring established sedans and coupes like Cavalier, Lumina, Prizm, and Camaro, complemented by the new Corvette C5, along with a strong show of trucks, vans, and SUVs such as the S-10, Blazer, Tahoe, Suburban, Astro, Venture, and Metro.
