1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Chevrolet redesigned its best-seller in 1995 for the first time in 13 years. Changes included a longer wheelbase, fresh styling, and a new interior with dual airbags. Antilock braking also was standard. Gone was the station wagon, but the coupe and sedan returned. Initial offerings consisted of a base coupe and sedan, plus an LS sedan. A convertible and a Z24 coupe arrived in spring 1995. By spring 1995, the lineup expanded to five models: a coupe in base or sporty Z24 form, a convertible in LS trim only, and a sedan (base or LS guise). Wheelbases were 2.8 inches longer, but bodies were shorter by two inches. These Cavaliers are slightly wider and taller than their predecessors. Rear leg room is two inches greater in the coupe, 1.3 inches in the sedan. Pontiac's Sunfire has different styling, but is built from the same basic design.