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First Impressions of the Chevrolet Cavalier for 1996

Those in the market for a car who buy a Chevrolet Cavalier are often enthusiastic about their purchase. Since its launch the Cavalier has been one of the flagships of the Chevrolet brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 1996 model is no different. A sedan for everyone in the family is what the Chevrolet Cavalier provides.

Performance

The Cavalier Base is equipped with a General Motors 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cavalier has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1996 Cavalier is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.20 gallons.

Cavalier Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Cavalier Base are 68.70 inches wide by 180.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 104.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Cavalier is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $10,715, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 Cavalier gets 34 - 37 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In 1995 and 1996 the Cavalier Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

The 1996 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Cavalier. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..