Buick Skylark fifth generation
The Buick Skylark fifth generation (1984–1985): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United States.
Model codes: X-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,803–4,849 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,763 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,364–1,374 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm RDW | – | 2,662–2,664 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,212 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,312 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,738 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 907 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,662 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
14 complaints for model years 1984–1985. 2 fires
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 12 versions of the Buick Skylark fifth generation
United States 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 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.