Our Review: 1998 Esteem Wagon from Suzuki
The Suzuki Esteem Wagon for 1998
Made in JAPAN for Suzuki, the Esteem Wagon for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat WAGON 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $12,499 USD with a invoice price of $11,874 USD.
Esteem Wagon Dimensions
In 1998 the Esteem Wagon has an overall length of 171.10 inches and a width of 66.50 inches. It sits a total of 55.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 4.80 inches. Front headroom is 38.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Esteem Wagon a turning radius of 32.20 inches. It uses 175/70R13 tires with a wheelbase of 97.60 inches.
Drivetrain
The Esteem Wagon 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 2414 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 1.6L L4 SOHC 16V engine in the 1998 Esteem Wagon is rated at 26 - 30 miles/gallon city and 33 - 36 miles/gallon highway out of a 13.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Esteem Wagon retails for $12,499 USD with a invoice price of $11,874 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, Air Conditioning, Cassette Player. Leading optional equipment includes ABS Brakes, Cruise Control, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Atoll Blue, Deep Space Blue, Mars Red Metallic, Oregon Green, Silver Pearl, Superior White with interior choices of Gray Cloth. The Esteem Wagon seats 5 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Suzuki 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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