1991-1994 Oldsmobile Bravada: Road Test
Updated: 11/23/08
1994 Oldsmobile Bravada
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1991-1994 Oldsmobile Bravada ▼
- Price Range: $900 - $1,700
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Our road test for the 1991-1994 Oldsmobile Bravada includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 1991-1994 Oldsmobile Bravada and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 1991-1994 Oldsmobile Bravada is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
Bravada's 200-horsepower V6 delivers ample power, although the engine fan is a bit loud on acceleration. Automatic transmissions are one thing GM does very well, so it comes as no surprise that there's an unobtrusive, smooth-shifting automatic transmission paired with the Bravada's 4.3-liter V6. However, the engine is not particularly fuel efficient, averaging only 15 mpg in actual, real-world city driving. While suspension upgrades in 1994 were designed to take the trucklike feel out of this rebadged Chevy Blazer, ride quality is still not equal to that provided in the Grand Cherokee. Bravada's suspension allows too much bouncing on wavy roads and doesn't do a good job of absorbing bumps and ruts.
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This version of the Bravada also fails to provide a driver-side airbag, standard on some competing models. However, the Bravada is a competent and comfortable luxury 4x4 that deserves serious consideration.
This version of the Bravada also fails to provide a driver-side airbag, standard on some competing models. However, the Bravada is a competent and comfortable luxury 4x4 that deserves serious consideration.
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Expert Ratings Summary
| Category | Oldsmobile Bravada Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5 | |
| Fuel Economy | 3 | |
| Ride Quality | 4 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | |
| Quietness | 3 | |
| Controls/Materials | 4 | |
| Interior Room | 5 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 4 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 4 | |
| Value within Class | 5 | |
| Total Score: | 41 |
Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer
Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering
and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room,
Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle
rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the
ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.
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