The Oldsmobile Alero was introduced in spring 1998 as a 1999 model to replace the Achieva and Cutlass. The Alero went into production on April 6, 1998. All Aleros were built in Lansing, Michigan. The Alero was Oldsmobile's last compact car as well as the last vehicle sold under the brand. Production ended on April 29, 2004.
History
The Alero was designed based on the 1997 Alero Alpha concept car, a V6-powered sport coupe featuring many design elements incorporated in the production model. It was available as either a 4-door sedan or a 2-door coupe, sharing its chassis and many parts - including engines - with the Pontiac Grand Am, and based on the GM N platform.
In 2003, daytime running lights were changed from high-beam to low-beam. The Alero was also sold in select European countries as the Chevrolet Alero. Badges of both Oldsmobile and Chevrolet brands were added to the car in 2000.
Alero production ended with a special Final 500 Edition, featuring custom graphics inspired by vintage Oldsmobile logos, dark cherry metallic paint and plates with the car's number out of 500. The last Alero (#500) was signed under its hood by the employees of the General Motors Lansing plant and then given to the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
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