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Pontiac 1000

Pontiac 1000
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The official data lists 17 versions of the Pontiac 1000 (1984–1987), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1987
Markets
United States
Engines
1.6 L to 1.8 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States)
6.5 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Pontiac 1000?

The Pontiac 1000 was a small hatchback in Pontiac’s range, built on GM’s T-body platform. It was closely related to the Chevrolet Chevette, sharing the family’s practical, compact-car approach.

Generation and engines

The first generation ran from 1984 to 1987 in the United States. Engine sizes ranged from 1.6 to 1.8 litres, with petrol and diesel options.

How economical was the Pontiac 1000?

In the United States, the best combined EPA rating was 36 MPG. The lowest listed consumption was 6.5 L/100 km.

Where was the Pontiac 1000 sold?

In the United States, the 1000 brought Pontiac into the small-car segment.

Questions and answers

What type of car was the Pontiac 1000?

It was a compact hatchback built on GM’s T-body platform.

What engines were available?

The US range included 1.6- to 1.8-litre petrol and diesel engines.

What was its best official fuel economy?

The best combined EPA rating was 36 MPG; the lowest listed consumption was 6.5 L/100 km.

When was the first-generation 1000 sold?

The first generation ran from 1984 to 1987 in the United States.

1000 first generation (1984–1987)

Pontiac 1000 first generation
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Model codes: T-body · Sold in: United States · References: automobile-catalog.com, classiccars.fandom.com

United States 17 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
1986–1987(FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1987(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1985(FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1985(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
19851.8 LDiesel5-speed manualRear-wheel drive36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA176 g/km
1984(FFS)1.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic–26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1984(FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed manual–27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1984(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual–27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model1.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model1.6 LPetrol4-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(DIESEL)1.8 LDiesel3-speed automatic–30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA211 g/km
1984(DIESEL)1.8 LDiesel5-speed manual–36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA176 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model1.8 LDiesel5-speed manual–36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA176 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.