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Chevrolet Cavalier II 2.8 V6 (130 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chevrolet Cavalier:
The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of compact cars produced by Chevrolet. Serving as the replacement of the Chevrolet Monza, the Cavalier was the second Chevrolet model line to adopt front-wheel drive. Three versions of the Cavalier have been sold, including three generations sold in North America from model years 1982 to 2005, a version produced by SAIC-GM for China from 2016 to 2021, and a SAIC-GM version produced for Mexico since the 2019 model year.
The Cavalier was among the inaugural vehicles of the GM J platform. One of the first "world cars" of General Motors, the J platform was developed for use by each North American GM division , alongside international models for Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden. Though sharing chassis underpinnings, J-body cars from Europe and Australia used slightly different body designs and different powertrains; in Europe, the Vauxhall Cavalier and Opel Ascona were marketed as mid-size cars. Initially a divisional counterpart of the Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza, and Pontiac J2000, the Cavalier was primarily marketed alongside the Pontiac Sunbird....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Chevrolet Cavalier (II). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chevrolet Cavalier II was produced before Euro NCAP testing began (1997). Safety standards of the late 80s and early 90s were significantly less stringent than modern vehicles, with limited active and passive safety features.
2.8 V6 (130 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, a noticeable step up from the base four-cylinder, but not particularly sporty.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is modest for its time, especially in city driving, typical for a small V6 of this generation.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Very affordable to purchase and maintain
- • Simple, robust mechanicals
- • Good fuel economy with 4-cylinder engines
- • Parts are widely available and inexpensive
- • Reliable for basic transportation
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Unrefined ride quality and handling
- • V6 engines can be thirsty
- • Lacks modern amenities and technology
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1982 - 1987).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Cavalier |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 V6 (130 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | LB6 More details about the engine LB6 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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