The Chevrolet Cavalier is a mid-range front - wheel drive car manufactured from 1981 to 2005 by Chevrolet , a division of General Motors . Built on the basis of the J-platform . The model was in great demand in the United States .
| Chevrolet cavalier | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Years of production | 1981 - 2005 2016 - Present ( PRC ) |
| Class | Average |
| Design | |
| Platform | GM J |
| Layout | front-wheel drive, front-wheel drive |
| On the market | |
| Segment | C segment |
Content
- 1 First generation
- 2 Second generation
- 3 Third Generation
- 4 Sales in the USA
- 5 Gallery
- 6 notes
First Generation
The Cavalier first went on sale in early 1981. A choice of 2 four-cylinder lower engine and 4 bodies: convertible , sedan , hatchback and station wagon . In 1983, Cavalier engines became injection engines. In 1985, the car underwent facelift , which slightly changed the appearance. Also in the engine range appeared the V6 engine , which is quite unusual for compact cars.
The Cavalier was largely identical to the Pontiac Sunbird . Prior to the official introduction of Pontiac in Mexico in 1992, Sunbird body panels were installed on the Cavalier sold there, unlike the US-made Cavalier. Since 1993 in Mexico, as in the USA, both brands have already been offered.
Second Generation
In 1988, the Cavalier was modernized with an updated design and modernized engines. Versions with convertible and hatchback bodies were discontinued and replaced on the coupe . Three years later, the model experienced restyling , and this time the changes affected the interior.
Third Generation
The release of the third generation began in 1995. The car received a new aerodynamic design in the style of the fourth generation Chevrolet Camaro . A choice of coupe, sedan and convertible versions were offered. Appearance was updated twice: in 2000 and 2003. In Japan, the third generation was sold under the Toyota Cavalier brand.
US Sales
| Calendar year | US sales |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 58 904 |
| 1983 | 268 587 |
| 1984 | 462,611 |
| 1985 | 383,752 |
| 1986 | 432 101 |
| 1987 | 346 254 |
| 1988 | 322 939 |
| 1989 | 376,626 |
| 1990 | 310 501 |
| 1991 | 326 847 |
| 1992 | 225,633 |
| 1993 | 251 590 |
| 1994 | 254,426 |
| 1995 | 151 669 |
| 1996 | 261 686 |
| 1997 | 315 136 |
| 1998 | 238,861 |
Gallery
1991-1994 Cavalier coupe
1991-1994 Cavalier Z24 convertible
1991-1994 Cavalier wagon
1995-1999 Chevrolet Cavalier convertible
1995-1999 Chevrolet Cavalier coupe
1996-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier coupe
2000-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier coupe
2003-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier coupe