1990-1993 Buick Riviera: Overview
Updated: 11/23/08
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Pros
- Quietness
- Acceleration (1991-93)
- Antilock brakes
Cons
- Fuel economy
- Rear-seat room
- Ride (Gran Touring suspension)
- Rear visibility
Vehicle Highlights
To put a spark in painfully sluggish sales, Buick added 11 inches to the long-lived Riv's length for 1989. Buick also dumped the touch-screen climate and audio controls. A driver-side airbag now was standard, but antilock braking remained an option until '91. GM's Pass-Key antitheft system was standard. Only one powertrain went into Rivieras: a 3.8-liter V6 with automatic. A Gran Touring suspension with wider tires and quicker-ratio power steering was optional. The Riviera's basic design was shared with the Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Buick Riviera Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | |
| Ride Quality | 6 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 6 | |
| Quietness | 5 | |
| Controls/Materials | 5 | |
| Interior Room | 5 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 4 | |
| Value within Class | 4 | |
| Total Score: | 48 |
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