2001 Oldsmobile Bravada: Overview
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2001 Oldsmobile Bravada ▼
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- MSRP: $31,760
- Invoice: $28,743
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Pros
- Acceleration
- Cargo room
- Ride
Cons
- Fuel economy
- Rear-seat comfort
Vehicle Highlights
Oldsmobile's SUV. Basically a luxury version of the 4-dr Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy. All are due to be replaced in early calendar 2001 as '02 models. New versions will be slightly larger and offer a 270hp 6-cyl engine. Current Bravada continues for a shortened '01 model year. Sole powertrain is a V6 engine, automatic transmission. Standard are ABS and Olds' SmartTrak full-time 4WD.
COMPETITION
This is by far the hottest market segment right now. Crowded with more than 20 vehicles, midsize SUVs vary in size and type but nearly all seat five adults and offer V6 or V8 engines. Our Best Buy is the car-based Lexus RX 300. Though it lacks a low range in 4WD mode, it's the most carlike to drive and offers all of the versatility of a truck-based model.
Our Recommended choices are all traditional SUVs: the Dodge Durango, which offers optional third-row seating; the best-selling Ford Explorer clone Mercury Mountaineer; the Teutonic Mercedes-Benz M-Class; the utilitarian Nissan Xterra; and the refined but expensive Toyota 4Runner.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Base Rating | Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 5 | 4.6 |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | 3.7 |
| Ride Quality | 4 | 3.8 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 3 | 3.7 |
| Quietness | 3 | 3.7 |
| Controls | 6 | 5.8 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 5 | 5.9 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | 4.4 |
| Cargo Room | 7 | 7.5 |
| Value within Class | 4 | 4.2 |
| Total Score: | 44 | 47.3 |
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