Chevrolet Cavalier
First generation · 1982–1987 · 6 model years · 17 trims
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Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10 convertible, front left, 03-15-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1st Chevrolet Cavalier wagon front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 coupé rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1st Chevrolet Cavalier wagon rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10 convertible, front left, 03-15-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st Chevrolet Cavalier wagon front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 coupé rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st Chevrolet Cavalier wagon rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $7,995 |
| Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $8,189 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $8,355 |
| CS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $8,693 |
| CS Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $8,718 |
| CS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $8,880 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,058 |
| RS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,239 |
| RS Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,260 |
| RS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $9,417 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/25 (23) | $10,653 |
| Z24 Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/25 (23) | $10,855 |
| RS Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (23) | $14,186 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (22) | $7,446 |
| Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (22) | $7,628 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (22) | $7,787 |
| CS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (22) | $8,090 |
| CS Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (22) | $8,113 |
| CS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (22) | $8,265 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $8,380 |
| RS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $8,551 |
| RS Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $8,570 |
| RS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $8,719 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 17/24 (22) | $9,618 |
| Z24 Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 17/24 (22) | $9,808 |
| RS Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $13,270 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (22) | $6,584 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (22) | $6,737 |
| Type 10 Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $6,839 |
| Type 10 Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $6,839 |
| CS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (22) | $7,028 |
| CS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/32 (22) | $7,183 |
| Type 10 Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/30 (22) | $11,661 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $6,584 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $6,737 |
| Type 10 Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/31 (25) | $6,839 |
| Type 10 Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/31 (25) | $7,016 |
| CS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $7,028 |
| CS Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $7,183 |
| Type 10 Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/31 (25) | $11,661 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Base | 2.0L Inline-4 (LQ5) | 86 | 110 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $6,362 |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Base | 1.8L Inline-4 (L46) | 88 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | FWD | — | $7,499 |
Safety & recalls by model year
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.