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Chevrolet Cavalier 1st Gen

1981 – 1987

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of compact cars manufactured by Chevrolet. It was introduced as a replacement for the Chevrolet Monza and was the second Chevrolet model to feature front-wheel drive. The Cavalier was sold in three versions: the North American versions from 1982 to 2005, the SAIC-GM version for China from 2016 to 2021, and the SAIC-GM version for Mexico since 2019. The Cavalier was built on the GM J platform, which was designed to be a versatile platform used by various GM divisions in North America, excluding GMC. Additionally, it was also used as a base for international models by Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden. This made the Cavalier one of the pioneering "world cars" for General Motors. Key points: 1. The Chevrolet Cavalier is a compact car line produced by Chevrolet. 2. It replaced the Chevrolet Monza and was the second Chevrolet model to adopt front-wheel drive. 3. The Cavalier was sold in three versions: North American versions (1982-2005), SAIC-GM version for China (2016-2021), and SAIC-GM version for Mexico (since 2019). 4. It was part of the GM J platform, a versatile platform used by various GM divisions in North America. 5. The J platform was also utilized for international models by Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden, making the Cavalier one of GM