Pontiac Bonneville eighth generation
The Pontiac Bonneville eighth generation (1987–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States.
Model codes: H-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,037–5,630 mm Traficom | – | 5,037–5,047 mm |
| Width | 1,830–2,020 mm Traficom | – | 1,831–1,839 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,374–1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810–2,820 mm RDW | – | 2,814 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,500–1,600 kg RDW | – | 1,508–1,633 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,600–1,700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,043–2,087 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,361 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–6 Traficom | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,030–3,058 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
125 complaints for model years 1987–1991. 13 crashes · 4 fires · 9 injuries
- Brakes 27
- Electrical system 20
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 2 versions of the Pontiac Bonneville eighth generation
United States 2 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.