Chevrolet BISCAYNE

55 registered in New Zealand · 1958–1968 · 93% from United States

The Chevrolet BISCAYNE is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 55 registered across model years 1958 to 1968. 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 BISCAYNE.

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55 On NZ Roads
5.7L Engine

Fuel Types

Chevrolet BISCAYNE fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Chevrolet BISCAYNE engine sizes: 5.7L 16%, 3.9L 5%, 4.6L 5%, 5.4L 5%, 5.7L 5%.

Imported From

Chevrolet BISCAYNE imported from: United States 93%, Not Known 5%, Canada 2%.

When They Arrived in NZ

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

Chevrolet BISCAYNE NZ arrival timeline: 2019: 2, 2020: 2, 2022: 4, 2024: 2, 2025: 2.

Colours

BLUE 17 (31%)
GREEN 11 (20%)
WHITE 8 (15%)
RED 5 (9%)
GREY 4 (7%)
BLACK 3 (5%)
SILVER 2 (4%)
BROWN 2 (4%)

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

Where They Are in NZ

Chevrolet BISCAYNE regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 7, CHRISTCHURCH: 4, WHANGAREI: 4, WAIMAKARIRI: 4, DUNEDIN: 3.

Body Types

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1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
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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 Chevrolet BISCAYNE are there in New Zealand?

There are 55 Chevrolet BISCAYNE vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1958 to 1968.

What body type is the Chevrolet BISCAYNE?

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

Are Chevrolet BISCAYNE cars imported or NZ-new?

93% of Chevrolet BISCAYNE 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.