What is the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?
The Custom Cruiser was Oldsmobile’s full-size station wagon, with a long roof and a spacious cargo area behind the passenger cabin. It served as a large family car and sat at the practical end of the brand’s range.
Oldsmobile was a General Motors marque with a long history in American motoring. The Custom Cruiser used GM’s B-body platform and retained the traditional full-size wagon format.
Generations and engines
The Custom Cruiser’s second generation ran from 1984 to 1985 and used GM’s B-body architecture. It was offered as a station wagon; the name continued in a later generation.
Engine sizes ranged from 5.0 L to 5.7 L, with petrol and diesel options. The range included V8 engines.
How economical is the Custom Cruiser?
United States EPA figures cover model years 1984–1985 and six versions. The best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.2 L/100 km. These are test results; everyday fuel use varies.
EPA testing differs from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle method, so figures from these systems are not direct equivalents.
Where was the Custom Cruiser sold?
The Custom Cruiser was listed in the United States for 1984–1985. The US range included petrol and diesel engines from 5.0 L to 5.7 L.
Questions and answers
What kind of car was the Custom Cruiser?
It was a full-size Oldsmobile station wagon on GM’s B-body platform.
When was the Custom Cruiser’s second generation sold?
It ran from 1984 to 1985.
What fuels and engine sizes were offered?
The range included petrol and diesel engines from 5.0 L to 5.7 L.
What is its best combined EPA fuel economy?
The best combined EPA rating is 21 MPG.