Buick Skyhawk second generation
The Buick Skyhawk second generation (1984–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 36 versions in the United States.
Model codes: J-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,562 mm |
| Width | – | 1,676–1,684 mm |
| Height | – | 1,328 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,570 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,233 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 368–963 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,350–2,577 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
7 complaints for model years 1985–1989. 1 fire
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 36 versions of the Buick Skyhawk second generation
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United States 36 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1989(122) (FFS) · (121) (FFS), CLKUP · (FFS), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 205–212 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1988(121) (FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1988(FFS), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1987(FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 212–221 g/km |
| 1987(FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1987(122) (FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1987(122) (FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1986(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1986(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1986(FFS), SIL | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) CA model, SIL · (FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–251 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1985(CAL)(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1985(CAL)(FFS), SIL | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.