Yugo

Yugo GV

Yugo GV
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The official data lists 4 versions of the Yugo GV (1986–1989), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1986–1989
Markets
United States
Engines
1.1 L to 1.3 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Yugo GV?

The Yugo GV is a small hatchback built by Yugoslav maker Zastava and sold in the United States. It brought the compact Yugo to American drivers, with a practical body style suited to everyday use. Zastava had a long history of working with Fiat, and the Yugo grew from that small-car tradition.

Generations and engines

The US-market GV’s first generation ran from 1986 to 1989. It was the entry point in the Yugo range, alongside versions with additional equipment and sportier styling.

US versions used petrol engines from 1.1 to 1.3 litres.

How economical is the Yugo GV?

The EPA gives the GV a best combined rating of 26 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km, also an EPA figure. EPA results use a different test procedure from European WLTP and NEDC figures and Canada’s 5-cycle ratings, so figures from those markets are not directly comparable.

Where was the Yugo GV sold?

The Yugo GV was sold in the United States from 1986 to 1989. It was the American-market name for Zastava’s compact hatchback.

Questions and answers

What years was the Yugo GV sold in the United States?

The US-market GV ran from 1986 to 1989.

What engines did the Yugo GV have?

The US range used petrol engines from 1.1 to 1.3 litres.

What is the Yugo GV’s EPA combined fuel economy?

Its best combined EPA rating is 26 MPG.

What is the GV’s lowest listed fuel consumption?

The lowest listed figure is 9 L/100 km on the EPA test.

GV first generation (1986–1989)

Yugo GV first generation
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Sold in: United States · References: yugoamerica.com, en.wikipedia.org

United States 4 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
1987–19891.1 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
19891.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
19881.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
19861.1 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 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.