Buick Skylark seventh generation
The Buick Skylark seventh generation (1992–1998): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: N-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,785–4,803 mm |
| Width | – | 1,715–1,745 mm |
| Height | – | 1,351–1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,626 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,464–2,549 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
419 complaints for model years 1992–1998. 41 crashes · 10 fires · 40 injuries · 1 death
- Electrical system 60
- Engine 53
- Brakes 51
- Airbags 47
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 seventh generation
United States 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1998CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1994–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1994–1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1993–1994(2-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP | 3.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1992(2-VALVE) (FFS), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1998Compact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.3–10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–242 g/km |
| 1995–1998Compact | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.3–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–281 g/km |
| 1995Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.