Oldsmobile Bravada
| Oldsmobile Bravada | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 1991–1994 1996–2004 |
| Assembly | Moraine Assembly, Moraine, Ohio, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
Buick Rainier Saab 9-7X |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1991–1994 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | All Wheel Drive |
| Platform | GM GMT330 platform |
| Related |
Chevrolet S-Blazer/GMC Jimmy Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma GMC Typhoon/Syclone |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.3 L Vortec 4300 V6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in (2,718 mm) |
| Length | 178.9 in (4,544 mm) |
| Width | 65.2 in (1,656 mm) |
| Height | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1996–2001 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | All Wheel Drive |
| Platform | GM GMT330 platform |
| Related |
Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma Isuzu Hombre |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.3 L Vortec 4300 V6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 107.0 in (2,718 mm) |
| Length | 1996–97: 180.9 in (4,595 mm) 1998–2001: 183.7 in (4,666 mm) |
| Width | 1996–97: 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 1998–99: 67.6 in (1,717 mm) 2000–01: 67.8 in (1,722 mm) |
| Height | 1996–99: 63.2 in (1,605 mm) 2000–01: 64.4 in (1,636 mm) |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2002–2004 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Rear-wheel drive/All Wheel Drive |
| Platform | GMT360 |
| Related |
Chevrolet SSR Chevrolet TrailBlazer GMC Envoy Buick Rainier Isuzu Ascender Saab 9-7X |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 L Vortec I6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in (2,870 mm) |
| Length | 191.8 in (4,872 mm) |
| Width | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) |
| Height | 74.5 in (1,892 mm) |
The Oldsmobile Bravada is a mid-size SUV made by General Motors. Two different vehicles bore the Bravada name: The first and second-generation models built on the GMT330 platform, and the third generation 2002 to 2004 on the GMT360. The third generation was the only version offered in Canada.
Introduced for the 1991 model year, the Bravada was GM's first foray into the mid-size SUV class, and would become the only SUV model ever produced by Oldsmobile.
The 1991 Bravada was an upscale version of the then-new 4-door S-Blazer/Jimmy. It was the first truck-based vehicle offered by Oldsmobile since the 1920s, and at that time was a United States-only vehicle. Unlike its siblings, the Bravada was only offered with "Smart Trak" all-wheel drive, power equipment, body-colored bumpers and exterior trim (with lower body cladding which was body-colored, similar to the competitor Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited), and the 4.3 L W-code engine. At the heart of Smart Trak system was the Borg Warner 4472 transfer case (also shared with the limited production GMC Typhoon and AWD GM M platform vans (Astro/Safari)), offering 65% rear and 35% front torque with more to the front when it slips. Anti-lock brakes and remote keyless entry were also standard.
The 4.3 L V6 engine got a horsepower boost to 200 for 1992. Also for '92, the Bravada's instrument panel was slightly modified to differ from its siblings. 1993 saw the addition of an overhead console with compass, temperature, and reading lights. An optional Gold package with gold exterior badging and special gold aluminum wheels was also new for '93. This version was produced through 1994.
The first generation Bravada with the 160 hp engine averaged United States Environmental Protection Agency city/highway 17 miles per US gallon (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg‑imp)/22 miles per US gallon (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg‑imp). The second generation with the 200 hp engine averaged 16 miles per US gallon (15 L/100 km; 19 mpg‑imp)/21 miles per US gallon (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg‑imp).
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