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Buick LE SABRE

66 registered in New Zealand · 1959–1995 · 98% from United States

The Buick LE SABRE is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 66 registered across model years 1959 to 1995. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 5.7L 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 LE SABRE.

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66 On NZ Roads
5.7L Engine

Fuel Types

Buick LE SABRE fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Buick LE SABRE engine sizes: 5.7L 15%, 6.0L 9%, 5.7L 6%, 5.0L 5%, 5.9L 5%.

Imported From

Buick LE SABRE imported from: United States 98%, Canada 2%.

When They Arrived in NZ

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

Buick LE SABRE NZ arrival timeline: 2020: 3, 2021: 1, 2022: 2, 2024: 1, 2025: 2.

Colours

BLUE 15 (23%)
WHITE 11 (17%)
RED 10 (15%)
GREEN 6 (9%)
GOLD 6 (9%)
BROWN 4 (6%)
CREAM 3 (5%)
YELLOW 2 (3%)

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

Where They Are in NZ

Buick LE SABRE regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 10, WAIMAKARIRI: 7, CHRISTCHURCH: 6, WHANGAREI: 5, MATAMATA-PIAKO: 4.

Body Types

SALOON 71%
CONVERTIBLE 15%
SPORTS CAR 9%
STATION WAGON 5%

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 LE SABRE are there in New Zealand?

There are 66 Buick LE SABRE vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1959 to 1995.

What body type is the Buick LE SABRE?

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

Are Buick LE SABRE cars imported or NZ-new?

98% of Buick LE SABRE 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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