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Buick ELECTRA

67 registered in New Zealand · 1959–1987 · 88% from United States

The Buick ELECTRA is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 67 registered across model years 1959 to 1987. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 6.6L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the ELECTRA.

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67 On NZ Roads
6.6L Engine

Fuel Types

Buick ELECTRA fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Buick ELECTRA engine sizes: 6.6L 9%, 7.0L 6%, 6.6L 4%, 7.0L 4%, 7.0L 4%.

Imported From

Buick ELECTRA imported from: United States 88%, Not Known 10%, Canada 1%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Buick ELECTRA vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Buick ELECTRA NZ arrival timeline: 2021: 1, 2022: 3, 2023: 2, 2024: 1, 2025: 1.

Colours

BLUE 13 (19%)
WHITE 13 (19%)
GREEN 11 (16%)
BLACK 9 (13%)
RED 7 (10%)
BROWN 6 (9%)
GOLD 3 (4%)
SILVER 3 (4%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Buick ELECTRA regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 15, ROTORUA: 3, WHANGAREI: 3, WHANGANUI: 3, MATAMATA-PIAKO: 3.

Body Types

SALOON 85%
CONVERTIBLE 10%
STATION WAGON 3%
SPORTS CAR 1%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buick ELECTRA are there in New Zealand?

There are 67 Buick ELECTRA vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1959 to 1987.

What body type is the Buick ELECTRA?

The Buick ELECTRA is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: convertible, station wagon, sports car. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Buick ELECTRA cars imported or NZ-new?

88% of Buick ELECTRA vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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