Chevrolet Cavalier

Year-to-year changes

1991

During its second generation, the Chevrolet Cavalier consisted of a 2-door convertible (RS only), 2-door coupe (RS, VL and Z24 V6), 4-door sedan (RS and VL), and a 4-door station wagon (RS and VL).

1992

A new 6-cylinder Z24 convertible was added to the Cavalier's lineup in 1992.

1994

The 3.1-liter V6 engine and the station wagon models were no longer available after this model year. The last of these models went on sale through early 1995.

1995

Like its Pontiac Sunfire sibling, the Cavalier was all-new for 1995. The latest edition in this million-selling low-priced car line featured a wider track and a longer wheelbase, improvements that were intended to give it a comfort and handling advantage over such competing models as the Ford Escort, Nissan Sentra, Dodge/Plymouth Neon and Toyota Corolla.

Since late in Summer 1994, Chevrolet launched the all-new Cavalier in stages. The base Cavalier coupes and sedans, formerly the VL, plus the midlevel LS (formerly RS) sedans appeared in Fall 1994. They were powered by a slightly revised version of the 1994 models' 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine. On February 10, 1995, the performance-oriented 4-cylinder Z24 coupes and convertibles (both formerly RS) featured 2.3-liter Quad 4 powerplants.

A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on all Cavalier models except for the LS sedan and convertible, which had a 3-speed automatic as standard. A 4-speed automatic was optional on Quad 4- powered models.

Standard features on all models included 4-wheel antilock brake system (ABS), dual airbags, twin sport mirrors, cloth upholstery with Scotchgard, variable-speed wipers and power steering. LS models included air conditioning, 15-in. wheels and tires, tachometer and special body molding.

With the RS discontinued, performance enthusiasts were soon able to order the hotter Z24 with its standard 16-in. wheels and tires, upgraded suspension settings for sportier handling, 150-horsepower Quad 4 engine (10 hp more than last year's V6) and sporty looks.

Retail prices

As of December 17, 1993:

$8,970 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2DR Coupe)
$9,120 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4DR Sedan)
$10,840 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2DR Coupe)
$11,440 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 4DR Sedan)
$11,590 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier 4DR Wagon)
$13,995 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 V6 2DR Coupe)
$16,995 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2DR Convertible)
$19,995 (1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 V6 2DR Convertible)

All 1994 models still remained in the North American market until at least 1996, especially as late as in May.

As of July 1, 1994:

$10,060 (1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 2DR Coupe)

As of July 11, 1994:

$10,265 (1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 4DR Sedan)

As of August 28, 1994:

$12,465 (1995 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4DR Sedan)

As of January 3, 1995:

$13,810 (1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2DR Coupe)

As of April 28, 1995:

$17,210 (1995 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2DR Convertible)

As of October 1, 1995:

$10,500 (1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2DR Coupe)
$10,700 (1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 4DR Sedan)
$12,900 (1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4DR Sedan)
$14,200 (1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2DR Coupe)
$17,500 (1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2DR Convertible)

Shipping prices

$475 (1992-1994 models)
$485 (1995 models)
$495 (1996 models)
$500 (1997-1998 models)

Specifications

2DR Coupe

Model year	Trim level	Transmission	Cylinders	Engine Size	Drive	MPG	Horsepower
1994	VL	5-speed manual	4-cylinder	2.2L	FWD	25 City/36 Highway	120
1994	RS	5-speed manual	4-cylinder	2.2L	FWD	25 City/36 Highway	120
1994	Z24	5-speed manual	V6	3.1L	FWD	19 City/28 Highway	140