Car of the Year for 1998: The Chevrolet Cavalier
Posted: February 25, 2009 in 1998, Cavalier, Chevrolet | Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet Cavalier, LS, Sedan, United States market
The Chevrolet Cavalier is a 4-door car available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Cavalier came in four configurations: Z24, Base, LS, and RS. The LS configuration is powered by the 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 32 - 33 highway miles and 22 - 23 city. The Cavalier competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Chevrolet Cavalier Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the Cavalier for 1997 and 1998 includes the 2.2 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 4 cylinders and eight valves. A 3-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
The Cavalier uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
For the 1998 Cavalier, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 15.20 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Cavalier LS are 68.70 inches wide by 180.70 inches long. It sits 53.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 104.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Cavalier. This is standard for the price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,810 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,782. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 Cavalier gets 32 - 33 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 - 23 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
The vehicle is available in Aquamarine Blue Metallic, Black, Bright Aqua Metallic, Bright Red, Bright White, Cayenne Red Metallic, Deep Purple Metallic, Green Metallic, Medium Gold Metallic, and Medium Opal Blue Metallic.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Cavalier LS sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Cavalier.
