What is the Cadillac Cimarron?
The Cimarron was a compact four-door sedan in Cadillac’s range, sold in the United States from 1984 to 1988. It brought the Cadillac name to a smaller car for drivers who wanted a more manageable sedan than the marque’s larger models.
Cadillac built its identity around luxury cars and technical innovation. The Cimarron was an unusual fit in that tradition: it used General Motors’ J-body platform, shared with more mainstream compact cars. It served as an entry point to the Cadillac range.
Generation and engines
The Cimarron had one generation, sold from 1984 to 1988 on the J-body platform. It remained a compact sedan throughout its run.
US EPA listings show petrol engines from 2.0 L to 2.8 L.
How economical is the Cadillac Cimarron?
The best combined US EPA rating is 25 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 9.4 L/100 km under the EPA test. EPA, European WLTP and NEDC, and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so ratings from different markets are not directly comparable.
The Cimarron’s US EPA listings cover model years 1984–1988.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Cadillac Cimarron?
It is a compact four-door sedan that served as an entry point to Cadillac’s range.
When was the Cimarron sold?
US EPA listings cover model years 1984–1988.
What engines were available?
The listed petrol engines range from 2.0 L to 2.8 L.
What is its best EPA combined fuel economy?
The best combined rating is 25 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 9.4 L/100 km under the EPA test.