What is the Oldsmobile Aurora?
The Aurora was a four-door luxury sedan that gave Oldsmobile a more modern flagship. Its sleek design and upscale cabin set it apart from the brand’s more mainstream models. It was aimed at drivers who wanted a roomy, comfort-focused car.
Oldsmobile sold the Aurora in the United States and Canada from 1995 to 2003, with a break between generations. The first generation used a V8; the second offered a choice of V6 or V8.
Aurora generations and engines
The first generation ran from 1995 to 1999 and came with a 4.0-litre V8 related to Cadillac’s Northstar engine family. After a gap, the second generation arrived for 2001 and brought more compact styling, along with a 3.5-litre V6 option beside the 4.0-litre V8.
How economical is the Oldsmobile Aurora?
In United States EPA figures, the Aurora’s best combined rating is 20 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 11.8 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 12.4 L/100 km under NRCan’s five-cycle test. WLTP and NEDC procedures used in Europe, the EPA test in the United States and Canada’s five-cycle test differ, so figures from different markets are not directly comparable.
Questions and answers
When was the Oldsmobile Aurora sold?
Its two generations ran from 1995 to 1999 and from 2001 to 2003.
What engines did the Aurora use?
The range included 3.5-litre and 4.0-litre petrol engines. The first generation had a 4.0-litre V8, while the second offered a V6 as well as a V8.
What is the Aurora’s best combined EPA rating?
Its best combined United States EPA rating is 20 MPG.
