| Oldsmobile Bravada | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oldsmobile |
| Parent company | General Motors |
| Production | 1991–2004 (no 1995 models produced) |
| Assembly | Moraine, Ohio |
| Successor | Buick Rainier Saab 9-7X |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic |
The Oldsmobile Bravada was a mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) from the now retired Oldsmobile marque of General Motors. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Oldsmobile was a brand of Automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Moraine is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6897 at the 2000 census. The Buick Rainier was a mid-size SUV sold by the Buick division of General Motors. The Saab 9-7X is a Saab - branded Mid-size Sport utility vehicle (SUV based on General Motors' Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis Oldsmobile was a brand of Automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. A marque ( French for "brand" ˈmɑrk is a Brand name especially in the Automobile industry General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. There have been two different vehicles to bear this model name, the first and second-generation GMT330, and the 2002 to 2004 GMT360. GMT is the name used for all of General Motors ' SUV / Truck Automobile platforms With the introduction of more and more crossover vehicles GMT is the name used for all of General Motors ' SUV / Truck Automobile platforms With the introduction of more and more crossover vehicles
The third generation model was the only one offered in Canada.
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1991–1994 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | All Wheel Drive |
| Platform | GM GMT330 platform |
| Engine(s) | 4. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of GMT is the name used for all of General Motors ' SUV / Truck Automobile platforms With the introduction of more and more crossover vehicles 3 L Vortec 4300 V6 |
| Wheelbase | 107. I4 2200 The Vortec 2200 (RPO codes L43 and LN2) is a OHV Straight-4 Truck engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 0 in (2718 mm) |
| Length | 178. 9 in (4544 mm) |
| Width | 65. 2 in (1656 mm) |
| Height | 65. 5 in (1664 mm) |
| Related | Chevrolet S-Blazer/GMC Jimmy Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma GMC Typhoon |
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The 1991 Bravada was an upscale version of the then-new 4-door S-Blazer/Jimmy. See also Chevrolet Blazer (disambiguation The Chevrolet Blazer (4WD model T-10 and the similar GMC S-15 Jimmy The Chevrolet S-10 was a compact Pickup truck from the Chevrolet marque of General Motors. The Chevrolet S-10 was a compact Pickup truck from the Chevrolet marque of General Motors. The GMC Typhoon was a high-performance version of the GMC Jimmy SUV. See also Chevrolet Blazer (disambiguation The Chevrolet Blazer (4WD model T-10 and the similar GMC S-15 Jimmy It was the first truck-based vehicle offered by Oldsmobile since the 1920s, and by that time was a United States-only vehicle. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Unlike its siblings, the Bravada was only offered with "Smart Trak" all-wheel drive, leather upholstery, power equipment, and the 4. Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to 3 L Z-code engine. At the heart of Smart Trak system was the Borg Warner 4472 transfer case, 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. An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles
The 4. 3 L 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 EPA city/highway 17 mpg (U. I4 2200 The Vortec 2200 (RPO codes L43 and LN2) is a OHV Straight-4 Truck engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the Combustion of Fuel and an Oxidizer (typically air occurs in a confined space called a S. ) (14 l/100 km)/22 mpg (U. S. ) (11 l/100 km). The second generation with the 200 hp engine averaged 16 mpg (U. S. ) (15 l/100 km)/21 mpg (U. S. ) (11 l/100 km).
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2001 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | All Wheel Drive |
| Platform | GM GMT330 platform |
| Engine(s) | 4. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of GMT is the name used for all of General Motors ' SUV / Truck Automobile platforms With the introduction of more and more crossover vehicles 3 L Vortec 4300 V6 |
| Wheelbase | 107. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. I4 2200 The Vortec 2200 (RPO codes L43 and LN2) is a OHV Straight-4 Truck engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 0 in (2718 mm) |
| Length | 1996-97: 180. 9 in (4595 mm) 1998-2001: 183. 7 in (4666 mm) |
| Width | 1996-97: 66. 5 in (1689 mm) 1998-99: 67. 6 in (1717 mm) 2001-01: 67. 8 in (1722 mm) |
| Height | 1996-99: 63. 2 in (1605 mm) 2000-01: 64. 4 in (1636 mm) |
| Related | Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma Isuzu Hombre |
The Bravada was refreshed later than the others, with no 1995 models produced. See also Chevrolet Blazer (disambiguation The Chevrolet Blazer (4WD model T-10 and the similar GMC S-15 Jimmy The Chevrolet S-10 was a compact Pickup truck from the Chevrolet marque of General Motors. The Chevrolet S-10 was a compact Pickup truck from the Chevrolet marque of General Motors. The Isuzu Hombre was Isuzu 's pickup introduced in 1996 as a rebadged Chevrolet S-10 / GMC Sonoma. The 1996 and 1997 models were less boxy than their predecessor. Daytime running lamps were standard fare including a driver's airbag. An airbag is part of a vehicle's safety restraint system a flexible envelope designed for rapid inflation in an automobile Collision, to prevent vehicle occupants The interior styling was more appealing to the eye with less ridges and squares, much like the exterior.
Another refreshening occurred in 1998. The "Smart Trak" system now featured the computer controlled NP-136 transfer case, which works more like a traction control. The Bravada was now run RWD in normal operations and only when wheel slip is detected does the "Smart Trak" kick into AWD. A revised interior including dual airbags, heated seats, and a new front fascia which included the new Aurora inspired Oldsmobile logo. The Oldsmobile Aurora was a performance / luxury sedan made by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors and launched in 1995 OnStar was available in 1999 as a cell phone unit, later becoming integrated into the rearview mirror in 2001 with available features like hands-free calling and virtual advisor. OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security turn-by-turn navigation and remote A Bose sound system was added for 1999 and the engine was redesigned in 2000, though output remained the same. The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the Combustion of Fuel and an Oxidizer (typically air occurs in a confined space called a A new two-tone exterior dubbed the Platinum Edition was made available in 2000. This generation was phased out in 2001 to make way for the new GMT360 Bravada. GMT is the name used for all of General Motors ' SUV / Truck Automobile platforms With the introduction of more and more crossover vehicles
The second generation Bravada EPA city/highway averaged 16 mpg (U. I4 2200 The Vortec 2200 (RPO codes L43 and LN2) is a OHV Straight-4 Truck engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders S. ) (15 l/100 km)/21 mpg (U. S. ) (11 l/100 km).
| Third generation | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–2004 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Rear-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive/All Wheel Drive |
| Platform | GM GMT360 platform |
| Engine(s) | 4. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of GMT is the name used for all of General Motors ' SUV / Truck Automobile platforms With the introduction of more and more crossover vehicles 2 L Vortec I6 |
| Wheelbase | 113. I4 2200 The Vortec 2200 (RPO codes L43 and LN2) is a OHV Straight-4 Truck engine The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 0 in (2870 mm) |
| Length | 191. 8 in (4872 mm) |
| Width | 75. 4 in (1915 mm) |
| Height | 74. 5 in (1892 mm) |
| Related | Chevrolet SSR Chevrolet TrailBlazer GMC Envoy Buick Rainier Isuzu Ascender Saab 9-7X (2005-present) |
The new 2002 Bravada hit showrooms in February 2001[1], as part of the Oldsmobile phaseout process. The Chevrolet SSR ( S uper S port R oadster was a retractable hardtop convertible Pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors. The GMC Envoy is an SUV from the GMC Marque of General Motors. The Buick Rainier was a mid-size SUV sold by the Buick division of General Motors. The Isuzu Ascender is a mid-size/full-size SUV from Isuzu. Introduced for 2003 the 7-passenger Ascender is a re-badged GMC Envoy. The Saab 9-7X is a Saab - branded Mid-size Sport utility vehicle (SUV based on General Motors' The third generation Bravada holds the distinction of being both the first GMT360 truck introduced, as well as the last new Oldsmobile model. GMT is the name used for all of General Motors ' SUV / Truck Automobile platforms With the introduction of more and more crossover vehicles Like the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy, it used the new 270 hp (201 kW) Atlas I6 engine. The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors. The GMC Envoy is an SUV from the GMC Marque of General Motors. Atlas is a name for a family of modern inline Piston engines for Trucks from General Motors. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders Rear-wheel drive was available for the first time as well, making this the first rear wheel drive Oldsmobile since the 1992 Custom Cruiser. Oldsmobile used the Custom Cruiser name on their large Rear-wheel drive Station wagons from 1971 to 1992 The Bravada entered Canada at that time. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
Production of the Bravada ended with the demise of the Oldsmobile marque in 2004. The last 500 Bravadas were produced as "Final 500" special editions, each featuring custom seat embroidering and exterior badging inspired by vintage Oldsmobile logos, dark cherry metallic paint, unique chrome alloy wheels, and a medallion featuring that particular Bravada's production number, ranging from 1 to 500. The last Bravada, the number 500, rolled off the assembly line in January of 2004.
The Bravada bodyshell was continued by its joint replacements, the 2004-2007 Buick Rainier and the 2005-present Saab 9-7X - the latter of which remains in production. The Buick Rainier was a mid-size SUV sold by the Buick division of General Motors. The Saab 9-7X is a Saab - branded Mid-size Sport utility vehicle (SUV based on General Motors'
The third generation Bravada EPA city/highway averaged 15 mpg (U. The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders S. ) (16 l/100 km)/21 mpg (U. S. ) (11 l/100 km).