What is the Pontiac Parisienne?
The Parisienne was a full-size Pontiac in the B-body family. Its fifth generation returned to US showrooms from 1984 to 1986, drawing on a name with a longer history in Canada. The large car offered roomy proportions and, in its later years, came in sedan, coupe and station wagon forms.
Engines and power
US versions from 1984 to 1986 had petrol and diesel engines ranging from 3.8 L to 5.7 L.
How economical is the Pontiac Parisienne?
The US EPA combined rating reaches 21 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 11.2 L/100 km. The EPA test procedure is specific to the US market; its results differ from European WLTP and NEDC ratings and Canada’s 5-cycle ratings.
Where was the Parisienne sold?
The fifth generation appears in US EPA figures from 1984 to 1986. The Parisienne name had a longer history in Canada, where Pontiac’s full-size model served drivers looking for a spacious, conventional car.
Questions and answers
What kind of car was the Pontiac Parisienne?
It was a full-size B-body car, offered in its later years as a sedan, coupe and station wagon.
What engines did the US Parisienne have?
US versions had petrol and diesel engines from 3.8 L to 5.7 L.
What is the Parisienne’s best listed fuel economy?
Its US EPA combined rating reaches 21 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 11.2 L/100 km.