1990-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - Consumer Guide Automotive

Category	Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.1-liter Rating (See All Ratings)

Performance	5

Fuel Economy	5

Ride Quality	6

Steering/Handling/Braking	4

Quietness	5

Controls/Materials	5

Interior Room	6

Room/Comfort (rear)	4

Cargo Capacity	4

Value within Class	6

Total Score:	50

Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category

Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model

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1990-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Review

First introduced in 1982, the venerable Cutlass Ciera was similar to the Buick Century, Pontiac 6000, and Chevrolet Celebrity. It was originally available in 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, and 4-door wagon body styles. For 1990, the Ciera featured two trim levels for the 2-door (S and sporty International Series); four trim levels for the 4-door (base, S, SL, and International Series); plus two versions of the Cruiser wagon (S and SL). The base engine was a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. A 3.3-liter V6 providing 160 horsepower came standard on SL and I-series models, but was optional on others. A three-speed automatic was standard, while a 4-speed OD automatic could be ordered for the V6.

Year to Year Changes

1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera: The Ciera returned for its 10th season without the sporty International Series models, leaving three trim levels: base, S, and SL.

1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera: The 2-door body style bites the dust this year, as does the base sedan. Oldsmobile's Cutlass Ciera and Cutlass Cruiser wagon are little changed otherwise.

1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera: For 1993, a driver-side airbag becomes available for the first time--standard on the SL and optional on the S. The underpowered 110-horsepower 4-cylinder is dropped, leaving the 160-horsepower V6 as the only powerplant.

1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera: A driver-side airbag and antilock brakes are new standard features on all versions of the Cutlass Ciera sedan and Cruiser station wagon. Two new engines and a new automatic transmission are also provided. The new base engine is a 120-horsepower, 2.2-liter 4-cylinder, paired with a 3-speed automatic. Standard on the wagon and optional on the sedan is a new 160-horsepower 3.1-liter V6, replacing the previous 3.3-liter unit. A 4-speed automatic is the only gearbox for the V6.

1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera: The Ciera undergoes further consolidation of features. Instead of an S model, an SL trim level is the only available model for both the sedan and station wagon.

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera: The car that just won't die returns for a 15th season as a 6-passenger 4-door sedan and 8-passenger station wagon. Few changes are made in anticipation of a replacement model for 1997.

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