Car of the Year for 1999: The Chevrolet Prizm LSi
Posted: October 31, 2009 in 1999, Chevrolet, Prizm | Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet Prizm, LSi, Sedan, United States market
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Prizm are very excited about their new car. The Prizm has held a place among the top of the Prizm line of car for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 1999 model is no different in that respect. The Chevrolet Prizm comes under the heading of sedan models that are suitable for families.
Performance
Chevrolet Prizm Engine Specs: The Prizm LSi comes outfitted with a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by Toyota, is teamed up with a Borg Warner 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
Fuel is handled for the Prizm is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.
The Prizm uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-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.
Prizm LSi Statistics
The Prizm is 173.00 inches long, 66.30 inches wide, and 53.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $12,393 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $11,798. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1999 Prizm gets 33 - 37 miles/gallon on the highway and only 28 - 31 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
Conclusion
The 1998 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Prizm. The 1999 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 Prizm LSi will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
