Chevrolet Cavalier
Second generation · 1988–1994 · 7 model years · 12 trims
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Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, front left, 05-05-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1992-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL coupe in Bright Aqua Metallic, front left, 10-12-2020 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 88-90 Chevrolet Cavalier sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, rear left, 05-05-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevy Cavalier Z24 Convertible Interior with Digital Gauges by Puffin77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, front left, 05-05-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL coupe in Bright Aqua Metallic, front left, 10-12-2020 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 88-90 Chevrolet Cavalier sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, rear left, 05-05-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevy Cavalier Z24 Convertible Interior with Digital Gauges by Puffin77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | |||||||
| VL Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (22) | $9,320 |
| VL Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/30 (22) | $9,470 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (22) | $11,190 |
| RS Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/30 (22) | $11,790 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 20/30 (22) | $11,940 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (22) | $14,470 |
| RS Convertible · Convertible | 2.2L inline-4, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (22) | $17,470 |
| Z24 Convertible · Convertible | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (22) | $20,470 |
| 1993 | |||||||
| VL Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $8,995 |
| VL Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $9,095 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $9,995 |
| RS Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $10,095 |
| VL Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $10,210 |
| RS Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $11,260 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (23) | $12,975 |
| RS Convertible · Convertible | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $15,870 |
| Z24 Convertible · Convertible | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (23) | $18,780 |
| 1992 | |||||||
| VL Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $9,374 |
| VL Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (23) | $9,474 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $10,474 |
| VL Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (23) | $10,574 |
| RS Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (23) | $10,674 |
| RS Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (23) | $11,674 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (23) | $13,470 |
| RS Convertible · Convertible | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $15,870 |
| Z24 Convertible · Convertible | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (23) | $18,780 |
| 1991 | |||||||
| VL Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/32 (22) | $9,977 |
| VL Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $10,252 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/32 (22) | $10,715 |
| VL Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $10,742 |
| RS Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $10,915 |
| RS Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/29 (22) | $11,455 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (22) | $13,700 |
| RS Convertible · Convertible | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/32 (22) | $15,689 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| VL Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $8,002 |
| VL Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $8,202 |
| VL Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $8,590 |
| Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $9,065 |
| Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $9,245 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $9,450 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/30 (23) | $9,620 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17/26 (23) | $11,930 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| VL Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/33 (23) | $7,795 |
| Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/33 (23) | $8,795 |
| Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/29 (23) | $8,995 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/29 (23) | $9,375 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 16/26 (23) | $11,725 |
| Z24 Convertible · Convertible | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 16/26 (23) | $12,015 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| VL Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $7,365 |
| Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/29 (23) | $8,565 |
| Wagon · Wagon | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/29 (23) | $8,860 |
| RS Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/33 (23) | $9,545 |
| RS Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 22/29 (23) | $9,755 |
| Z24 Coupe · Coupe | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18/27 (23) | $11,095 |
| Z24 Convertible · Convertible | 2.8L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18/27 (23) | $16,360 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1993 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1992 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1991 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1990 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1989 | 2 | — |
| 1988 | 3 | — |
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.