What is the Oldsmobile Firenza Cruiser?
The Firenza Cruiser was the station wagon in Oldsmobile’s compact Firenza range. Its long roof and cargo area suited everyday trips and carrying luggage, while the wider Firenza family also included other body styles.
The Firenza used GM’s J-body platform, shared across several divisions. Oldsmobile gave it distinctive exterior details, and used the Cruiser name for the wagon.
Generation and engines
The Firenza’s first generation ran from 1982 to 1988 on the J-body platform. The Cruiser wagon joined the range during that run, giving the compact Firenza a more cargo-focused body style.
The US EPA listings span petrol engines from 1.8 L to 2.8 L, including four-cylinder and V6 choices. The Cruiser’s role remained that of a compact wagon for daily travel and carrying belongings.
Fuel consumption and where it was sold
In the United States, the Firenza Cruiser was listed from 1984 to 1988. Its best combined EPA rating is 27 MPG, and its lowest listed consumption is 8.7 L/100 km. EPA testing differs from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle test.
The US EPA listings include 28 versions, all with petrol engines.
Questions and answers
What kind of car was the Firenza Cruiser?
It was the station-wagon version of Oldsmobile’s compact Firenza.
What years was the Firenza generation sold?
The first generation ran from 1982 to 1988. The Firenza Cruiser was listed in the United States from 1984 to 1988.
What engines did the Cruiser have?
The US EPA listings span petrol engines from 1.8 L to 2.8 L.
What is its best official fuel economy?
Its best combined EPA rating is 27 MPG, and its lowest listed consumption is 8.7 L/100 km.