Pontiac Bonneville seventh generation

Pontiac Bonneville seventh generation
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The Pontiac Bonneville seventh generation (1984–1986): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States.

Model codes: G-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length––5,044 mm
Width––1,811 mm
Wheelbase2,950 mm RDW–2,746 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,852 kg RDW––
Mass in running order1,952 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,060 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,800 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer454 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats6 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–481 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,860 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: 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)

5 complaints for model years 1984–1986. 1 injury

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 15 versions of the Pontiac Bonneville seventh generation

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United States 15 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
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)3.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986(FFS)4.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986(FFS)4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(305) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(FFS)3.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model5.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(GM-BUICK)3.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(GM-BUICK) CA model3.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV)5.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV) · (GM-CHEV) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV) CA model5.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(350 V8) (DIESEL)5.7 LDiesel3-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km
1984(350 V8) (DIESEL)5.7 LDiesel4-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km

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