Buick Skyhawk
J-body · 1982–1989 · 8 model years · 13 trims
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Photo: 1986 Buick Skyhawk Custom 2-door front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Buick Skyhawk 4-door white by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Buick Skyhawk -- 09-28-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Buick Sky Hawk (4487795409) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Buick Skyhawk (J) Wagon facelift rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1986 Buick Skyhawk Custom 2-door front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Skyhawk 4-door white by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Skyhawk -- 09-28-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Sky Hawk (4487795409) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Skyhawk (J) Wagon facelift rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | |||||||
| Base | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $10,820 |
| Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $10,820 |
| SE Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $11,915 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| Base | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $9,284 |
| Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $9,284 |
| SE Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $10,779 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| Custom Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,892 |
| Custom Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,929 |
| Sport Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $9,335 |
| Limited Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $9,815 |
| Limited Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $9,873 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Custom Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $8,214 |
| Custom Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $8,443 |
| Sport Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $8,554 |
| Limited Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $8,758 |
| Limited Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $8,968 |
| T Type Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $9,341 |
| T Type Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $9,341 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Custom Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,882 |
| Custom Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,104 |
| Limited Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,614 |
| Limited Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,758 |
| T Type Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,976 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Custom Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,503 |
| Custom Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,715 |
| Limited Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,011 |
| Limited Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,207 |
| T Type Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,522 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Custom | 2.0 L 4-cylinder, OHV | 86 | — | 3-speed automatic (5-speed manual optional) | FWD | — | $7,321 |
| Limited | 2.0 L 4-cylinder, OHV | 86 | — | 3-speed automatic (5-speed manual optional) | FWD | — | $7,820 |
| T Type | 2.0 L 4-cylinder, OHV | 86 | — | 3-speed automatic (5-speed manual optional) | FWD | — | $8,322 |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Custom | 1.8 L 4-cylinder, OHV | 88 | — | 3-speed automatic (5-speed manual optional) | FWD | — | — |
| Limited | 1.8 L 4-cylinder, OHV | 88 | — | 3-speed automatic (5-speed manual optional) | FWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | — |
| 1988 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 3 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | — |
| 1985 | 2 | — |
| 1984 | 3 | — |
| 1983 | 5 | — |
| 1982 | 2 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.