Whats New For '98-New airbags deploy at a slower rate. New colors are available inside and out.
Biggest News-New Next Generation Airbags deploy at a slower rate as specified new government regulations.
The Car-
Daytime running lamps are standard
back up lamps return to rear bumper
All models will have fixed front vent windows
Dual outside rearview mirrors are body colored
Door handles are flush, body colored and rectangular in shape
Rear windows roll down half way
Same dash design as '94
| exterior dimensions | sedan |
| overall length (in.) | 200.4 |
| wheelbase (in.) | 110.8 |
| luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 17.9 |
| fuel tank (gals.) | 18.0 |
| interior dimensions | shown in inches |
| headroom f/r | 38.7/38.3 |
| legroom f/r | 42.5/38.4 |
| shoulder room f/r | 59.0/58.3 |
Identifying a '98-1998 Eighty-Eight's will look identical to to '97's except that '98's will have a "next generation airbag" sticker on the driver door glass.