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1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Review

Toughness in a tuxedo.
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Even casual observers will have little trouble distinguishing a Bravada from a Blazer or a Jimmy, as Oldsmobile

has branded the Bravada name on the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. Trim details reinforce the Oldsmobile

brand. Up front, the Bravada receives the modern Oldsmobile family identification in the form of larger headlight

assemblies and dual grilles separated by a body color panel carrying the Oldsmobile division logo. Lower body-side

cladding looks quite similar to that seen on Oldsmobile's Aurora.

Otherwise, the Bravada looks similar to the other four-door SUVs from General Motors. It's a clean, attractive

design that features an aerodynamic front end, semi-formal roofline and muscular stance with minimal overhang. Front

and rear bumpers, lamp clusters and other details are new this year, but the basic shape is familiar and easy on

the eyes.

The major difference between Bravada and its General Motors siblings is in packaging. Blazers and Jimmys are

available with two- or four-door bodies, two- or four-wheel-drive systems, suspensions designed for off-road

driving or highway cruising, manual or automatic transmissions and a choice of interiors from plush to Spartan.

But the Bravada comes one way--with everything. That includes four doors, an automatic transmission, a V6 engine,

and every luxury feature imaginable. The driveline consists of electronically controlled all-wheel drive with a locking center differential for when the going gets really slippery. The options list is short: heated seats, a sunroof and an audio system with CD player.

That's reflected in the base price, which sits right at the top of the GM compact-SUV heap. Said price is, however, in the ballpark when compared to stickers on similarly equipped competitors. In fact, it undercuts many of them. Next Page



1998 Oldsmobile Bravada