What Changed

The Eighty-Eight and its variant LSS receive minor interior upgrades for 1997. A new overhead storage compartment with reading lamps has been added to the interior. LSS models also receive a new center console and shifter. Oldsmobile has replaced the Ninety-Eight sedan with a modified and rebadged version of the Eighty-Eight. With passenger seating for six and a large chrome grille, the Regency is aimed at traditional Oldsmobile buyers.

Comparison to Prior Model

1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
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