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Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser

Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
Photo: GeorgeJ / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The official data lists 23 versions of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser (1986–1995), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1986–1995
Markets
United States
Engines
2.2 L to 3.8 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.8 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?

The Cutlass Cruiser was a station wagon in Oldsmobile’s Cutlass family. Its long roof and cargo area made room for luggage and everyday gear, while the Cruiser name carried on Oldsmobile’s wagon tradition.

Oldsmobile used the Cutlass name across several models. This front-wheel-drive wagon was associated with the Cutlass Ciera line and brought a mid-size option to the marque’s range.

Generation and engines

The second generation ran from 1986 to 1995 on GM’s A-body platform. It continued the front-wheel-drive wagon format associated with the Cutlass Ciera.

The US EPA listings span petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.8 L, including smaller engines and larger V6 choices. Engine and equipment options varied over the years.

Fuel consumption and where it was sold

In the United States, the Cutlass Cruiser was listed from 1986 to 1995. Its best combined EPA rating is 24 MPG, and its lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km. EPA testing differs from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle test.

The US EPA listings include 23 versions, all with petrol engines.

Questions and answers

What body style is the Cutlass Cruiser?

It is a station wagon in Oldsmobile’s Cutlass family.

What years does this generation cover?

The second generation ran from 1986 to 1995.

What engine sizes were available?

The US EPA listings span petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.8 L.

What is the best combined EPA rating?

The best combined rating is 24 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km.

Cutlass Cruiser second generation (1986–1995)

Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser second generation
Photo: GeorgeJ / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

United States 23 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
1994–1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1988(FFS)3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)3.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 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.