Pontiac Bonneville VII (G-body) gallery (1982–1986)

The seventh-generation Bonneville shifted the nameplate to GM's mid-size rear-wheel-drive G-body platform.

All photos 53 I 10 1957–1958 II 0 1959–1960 III 0 1961–1964 IV 29 1965–1970 V 0 1971–1976 VI 0 1977–1981 VII (G-body) 0 1982–1986 VIII (H-body) 0 1987–1991 IX (H-body) 0 1992–1999 X (G-body) 8 2000–2005

Introduced for the 1982 model year, the seventh-generation Pontiac Bonneville marked a major repositioning as GM shifted the iconic nameplate from the full-size B-body onto the mid-size rear-wheel-drive G-body platform, replacing the previous LeMans sedan. The lineup was simplified, eliminating the two-door coupe and leaving only the formal four-door notchback sedan and the wood-sided Safari station wagon (which was dropped after 1983). Engine choices reflected the era's focus on fuel efficiency, with the standard powertrain being Buick's 3.8-liter V6 producing 110 horsepower, alongside optional Chevrolet 305 cubic inch (5.0L) small-block V8s and Canadian-market 267 V8s. GM's 5.7-liter Oldsmobile V8 Diesel remained optional until 1985. Gearbox choices included 3-speed and 4-speed overdrive automatic transmissions (THM200-4R). Styling featured a classic upright front clip, quad rectangular headlamps, and split front grilles, paired with plush split-bench velour seating. Marketed primarily across the United States and Canada, this generation served as a reliable, conservative transitional sedan.