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Cadillac ELDORADO

123 registered in New Zealand · 1953–2001 · 93% from United States

The Cadillac ELDORADO is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 123 registered across model years 1953 to 2001. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 8.2L 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 ELDORADO.

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123 On NZ Roads
8.2L Engine

Fuel Types

Cadillac ELDORADO fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Cadillac ELDORADO engine sizes: 8.2L 24%, 4.1L 7%, 8.2L 7%, 6.0L 3%, 3.5L 2%.

Imported From

Cadillac ELDORADO imported from: United States 93%, Not Known 6%, Other 2%.

When They Arrived in NZ

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

Cadillac ELDORADO NZ arrival timeline: 2020: 7, 2023: 1, 2024: 3, 2025: 2, 2026: 1.

Colours

WHITE 34 (28%)
RED 25 (20%)
BLUE 16 (13%)
BLACK 13 (11%)
GREEN 7 (6%)
YELLOW 6 (5%)
BROWN 6 (5%)
CREAM 5 (4%)

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

Where They Are in NZ

Cadillac ELDORADO regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 31, CHRISTCHURCH: 13, NEW PLYMOUTH: 8, WAIMAKARIRI: 8, LOWER HUTT: 4.

Body Types

SALOON 50%
CONVERTIBLE 45%
SPORTS CAR 6%

Similar Cars

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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 Cadillac ELDORADO are there in New Zealand?

There are 123 Cadillac ELDORADO vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1953 to 2001.

What body type is the Cadillac ELDORADO?

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

Are Cadillac ELDORADO cars imported or NZ-new?

93% of Cadillac ELDORADO 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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