Vital Statistics: The 1998 Hyundai Elantra
By Alex Thomas
The Hyundai Elantra for 1998
Made in SOUTH KOREA for Hyundai, the Elantra for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $11,499 USD with a invoice price of $10,541 USD.
Elantra Dimensions
In 1998 the Elantra has an overall length of 174.00 inches and a width of 66.90 inches. It sits a total of 54.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 38.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Elantra a turning radius of 32.50 inches. It uses 175/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 100.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Elantra comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2626 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V engine in the 1998 Elantra is rated at 22 - 24 miles/gallon city and 30 - 32 miles/gallon highway out of a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Elantra retails for $11,499 USD with a invoice price of $10,541 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tilt Steering, Cassette Player. Leading optional equipment includes ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, CD Player, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Cape Blue Metallic, Ebony Black, Forest Green Mica, Noble White, Poppy Red, Sandalwood Metallic, Wind Rose Mica with interior choices of Beige Cloth, Gray Cloth. The Elantra seats 5 people with 43.20 inches front leg room.
Hyundai Warranty
The normal warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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