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Oldsmobile · model year 2004
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada 2WD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada 2WD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 16 MPG combined, with 14 MPG city and 19 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.
Good to know
- SUV body with rear-wheel drive
- 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine
- 19 MPG highway estimate
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 16 MPG combined rating
- 14 MPG city estimate
- EPA annual fuel-cost figure of $4,200
- 555.44 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Owners whose use includes substantial highway driving
The 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada 2WD is a straightforward choice for someone seeking a rear-wheel-drive SUV with a six-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. Its main ownership consideration is fuel use: 16 MPG combined, 14 city, and 19 highway. Budgeting matters because the EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,200. If those running costs fit your driving and the SUV format is what you need, the Bravada's numbers are clear. If your priority is minimizing gasoline spending, this rating deserves careful consideration before buying.
What it is
The Bravada 2WD is a 2004 Oldsmobile SUV. It uses rear-wheel drive, gasoline, and a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. See more Oldsmobile cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 16 MPG combined. That is the blended city-and-highway estimate for this gasoline SUV.
The separate figures are 14 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway. The EPA class is Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,200. That gives you a yearly budget marker for gasoline use, rather than a promise for every driving pattern.
Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 555.44 grams per mile.
How it compares
Use 16 combined MPG as the Bravada 2WD's comparison point. Its 14 city MPG and 19 highway MPG show how the estimate changes with the kind of driving you do.
No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a direct model-to-model difference cannot be stated.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a buyer who wants a gasoline vehicle with rear-wheel drive and accepts a 16 MPG combined rating.
It may fit drivers whose trips include enough highway use to approach the 19 MPG estimate, while city-heavy driving is rated at 14 MPG.
Trade-offs
The 4.2-liter six-cylinder and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 16 MPG combined rating and a $4,200 EPA annual fuel-cost figure.
Highway efficiency is 19 MPG, but the city estimate falls to 14 MPG. The gasoline powertrain also carries a 555.44-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 rating.
Verdict
Choose the 2004 Bravada 2WD if its SUV body, rear-wheel-drive setup, and six-cylinder gasoline powertrain match your needs more closely than fuel economy does.
Plan around 16 MPG overall, with the possibility of lower results in city-focused use. The EPA's $4,200 annual fuel-cost figure makes running expense a central part of the decision, while the 19 MPG highway estimate gives the vehicle its more favorable driving scenario.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 16 MPG
- City MPG
- 14 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 555 g per mile
- Model year
- 2004
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.2 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada 2WD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 16 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The EPA estimates 14 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,200.
What engine is in the Bravada 2WD?
It has a 4.2-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine.
Does it have rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The Bravada 2WD uses rear-wheel drive.
What transmission does it use?
It has a four-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its EPA tailpipe rating is 555.44 grams per mile.
What kind of vehicle is it?
It is a 2004 SUV classified by the EPA as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
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