Oldsmobile models

Who was Oldsmobile?

Oldsmobile was an American marque and a division of General Motors. Its range included everyday family cars, larger sedans and wagons, and later an SUV and a minivan.

The models covered here span 1984 to 2004, the marque’s final year. Oldsmobile began as Olds Motor Vehicle Company and became part of GM in its early years.

Which Oldsmobile models were available?

The range included familiar names such as the Eighty-Eight, Cutlass Supreme, Cutlass Ciera, Ninety-Eight and Toronado, alongside smaller cars including the Firenza, Calais, Achieva and Alero. Wagons such as the Custom Cruiser and Cutlass Cruiser sat alongside the Bravada SUV and Silhouette minivan.

The Eighty-Eight and Cutlass Ciera were among the nameplates carried over from the start of this period. The Aurora, Intrigue and Alero joined later, while the Silhouette and Bravada remained in the line-up into Oldsmobile’s final years.

How did the range develop?

Oldsmobile’s range grew beyond sedans, coupes and wagons to include the Bravada SUV and Silhouette minivan. The Aurora brought a more contemporary flagship sedan, while the Intrigue and Alero added newer mid-size and compact choices.

In the 1990s, the Aurora introduced a fresh design direction for the marque. Older nameplates gradually disappeared, and by the early 2000s the Alero, Bravada and Silhouette were among the models still on offer.

Where are Oldsmobile fuel economy figures available?

Oldsmobile fuel economy and emissions figures are available for the United States under EPA procedures and Canada under NRCan’s 5-cycle method. European tests use WLTP or, for older vehicles, NEDC procedures. These methods differ, so results from different markets are not directly equivalent.