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Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The official data lists 5 versions of the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (1986–1992), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1986–1992
Markets
United States
Engines
5.0 L to 5.7 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
13.1 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

The Custom Cruiser was Oldsmobile’s full-size station wagon, with a long roof and space for passengers and cargo. It shared GM’s B-body platform with other full-size cars, and was part of Oldsmobile’s American lineup.

Generations and engines

The Custom Cruiser’s second generation ran from 1986 to 1990, followed by its third generation from 1991 to 1992. Both used the B-body platform. Across the US EPA listings, petrol engines range from 5.0 L to 5.7 L.

How economical is the Custom Cruiser?

The best listed combined EPA rating is 18 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 13.1 L/100 km on the EPA measure. EPA testing differs from the WLTP and NEDC procedures used in Europe and the five-cycle procedure used in Canada, so figures from those markets are not directly comparable. The US listing covers 1986–1992 and five versions.

Markets and model years

The listed Custom Cruiser model years are 1986–1992 in the United States, under the EPA system. Oldsmobile was one of General Motors’ car divisions.

Questions and answers

What kind of car is the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

It is a full-size station wagon from Oldsmobile, built on GM’s B-body platform.

What engines were listed for the Custom Cruiser?

The US EPA listings show petrol engines from 5.0 L to 5.7 L.

What is its best listed EPA fuel economy?

Its best listed combined rating is 18 MPG.

Custom Cruiser second generation (1986–1990)

Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser second generation
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Model codes: B-body · References: en.wikipedia.org

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Custom Cruiser third generation (1991–1992)

Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser third generation
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Model codes: B-body · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 3 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1992(GM-CHEV) (FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1991(GM-CHEV) (FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.