Yep, non-hybrid Geos got 45 mpg.
Yep. I owned a little 4-door, manual transmission (5 speed) Metro sedan. I can attest it DID get 45 mpg. Loved that little car! Somebody’s still driving it because I will occasionally see it being driven in the neighborhood. I know it’s the one we used to own because of distinctive toothmarks on the emergency brake lever where my son’s teething Weimananer chewed on it, lol.