Reviews: The 1998 Toyota Celica
By Tom Brown
Introduction
The 1998 Celica is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $20,111 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Celica gets 22 miles/gallon city and 28 miles/gallon highway off a 15.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Celica are also available.
Pricing
The Celica retails for $20,111 USD with a invoice price of $17,780 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.
Drivetrain
The Celica 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 2640 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Celica Dimensions
In 1998 the Celica has an overall length of 177.00 inches and a width of 68.90 inches. It sits a total of 51.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 34.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Celica a turning radius of 34.20 inches. It uses 205/55R15 tires with a wheelbase of 99.90 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, CD Player, Leather Seat, Manual Sunroof, Alloy Wheels.
Exterior color choices include Alpine Silver Metallic, Black, Caribbean Green Metallic, Galaxy Blue Metallic, Renaissance Red, Super White with interior choices of Black Cloth, Black/Ivory Cloth. The Celica seats 4 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard 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 important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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