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The Chevrolet Metro Base for 1998

Standard equipment in the Metro for 1997 and 1998 includes the 1.0 liter engine by Suzuki, weighing in at 3 cylinders and six valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Metro.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The Metro uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Metro is 149.40 inches long, 62.60 inches wide, and 54.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 93.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Metro. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $9,555 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $8,905. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 Metro is a TBI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 10.30 gallons.

The Metro Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 30 - 39 in-city driving and 34 - 43 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Metro

The 1997 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Metro. The 1998 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Metro Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.