What is the Buick Riviera?
The Riviera was Buick’s personal-luxury coupe, a large two-door car known for its distinctive styling. Buick introduced the name in the early 1960s as it entered the personal-luxury market. Over the years, the car’s proportions and engineering changed with American coupe design.
Buick Riviera generations
The seventh generation ran from 1986 to 1993. The eighth generation followed from 1995 to 1999. The seventh was an E-body coupe; the final generation used the G-body platform, with a new shape and updated cabin technology.
Engines and power
US-market listings include petrol and diesel Rivieras with engines from 3.8 to 5.7 litres. Canadian listings cover petrol versions with a 3.8-litre engine.
How economical is the Buick Riviera?
The best combined EPA rating for US-market versions is 21 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.2 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.5 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. EPA and 5-cycle procedures differ, so the figures are best understood within their respective markets. European WLTP and NEDC tests also use different procedures.
Questions and answers
What type of car was the Buick Riviera?
It was a personal-luxury coupe with a comfortable two-door layout and distinctive styling.
Which Riviera generations are listed?
The seventh generation ran from 1986 to 1993, followed by the eighth from 1995 to 1999.
What engine sizes are listed for US Rivieras?
US versions range from 3.8 to 5.7 litres and include petrol and diesel engines.
What is the Riviera’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG.
