During Geo's years in the market from 1989 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2003, the Cavalier was Chevrolet's entry-level car.
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/200SX, Dodge/Plymouth Neon and Toyota Corolla.
After it was unveiled at the New York International Automobile Show on March 30, 1994, the all-new Cavalier was launched in stages. The base Cavalier coupes and sedans, formerly the VL, plus the midlevel LS (formerly RS) sedans were priced in July 1994, with sales beginning in September 1994. They were powered by a slightly revised version of the 1994 models' 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine. Unveiled 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 sedans (including the LS) and the convertible, which had a 3-speed automatic as standard. A 4-speed automatic was optional on all models, particularly Quad 4 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.
1996[]
The 1996 models went on sale in September 1995 with no changes to the trim levels.
1999[]
The convertible continued sales through the 2000 model year.
Retail prices[]
2DR Coupe[]
Model year | Trim level | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
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1991 | VL | $7,995 | February 10, 1991 | |
1991 | RS | $9,065 | February 10, 1991 | |
1991 | Z24 V6 | $12,050 | February 10, 1991 | |
1992 | VL | $8,899 | October 13, 1991 | |
1992 | RS | $9,999 | October 13, 1991 | |
1992 | Z24 V6 | $12,995 | October 13, 1991 | |
1994 | VL | $8,970 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
1994 | RS | $10,840 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
1994 | Z24 V6 | $13,995 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
1995 | Base | $10,060 | $485 | July 4, 1994 |
1995 | Z24 | $13,810 | $485 | January 3, 1995 |
1996 | Base | $10,500 | $495 | September 4, 1995 |
1996 | Z24 | $14,200 | $495 | September 4, 1995 |
1997 | Base | $10,980 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
1997 | RS | $12,225 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
1997 | Z24 | $14,465 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
4DR Sedan[]
Model year | Trim level | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
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1991 | VL | $8,270 | February 10, 1991 | |
1991 | RS | $9,265 | February 10, 1991 | |
1992 | VL | $8,999 | October 13, 1991 | |
1992 | RS | $10,199 | October 13, 1991 | |
1994 | VL | $9,120 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
1994 | RS | $11,440 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
1995 | Base | $10,265 | $485 | July 4, 1994 |
1995 | LS | $12,465 | $485 | July 4, 1994 |
1996 | Base | $10,700 | $495 | September 4, 1995 |
1996 | LS | $12,900 | $495 | September 4, 1995 |
1997 | Base | $11,180 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
1997 | LS | $13,380 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
4DR Wagon[]
Model year | Trim level | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
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1991 | VL | $9,225 | February 10, 1991 | |
1991 | RS | $10,270 | February 10, 1991 | |
1992 | VL | $10,099 | October 13, 1991 | |
1992 | RS | $11,199 | October 13, 1991 | |
1994 | RS | $11,590 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
2DR Convertible[]
Model year | Trim level | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
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1992 | RS | $15,395 | October 13, 1991 | |
1992 | Z24 V6 | $18,305 | October 13, 1991 | |
1994 | RS | $16,995 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
1994 | Z24 V6 | $19,995 | $475 | December 17, 1993 |
1995 | LS | $17,210 | $485 | April 28, 1995 |
1996 | LS | $17,500 | $495 | September 4, 1995 |
1997 | LS | $17,935 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
All 1994 models still remained in the North American market until at least 1996, especially as late as in May.