ALL-NEW CHEVY PRIZM
BUILDS ON QUALITY, SAFETY
A lot of things have changed for the new 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, including a blue bowtie on the grille, signifying its official entry into the Chevrolet sedan family. But some things haven't changed like the Prizm commitment to quality, reliability and dependability that owners have come to rely upon for more than five years. In the Chevrolet sedan lineup, Prizm is designed to appeal to import intenders. Next to Saturn, it remains the second most popular sedan in the entire General Motors lineup for conquesting import buyers. Currently, a third of Prizm owners named an import as their second choice vehicle and 97 percent of all Prizm owners would recommend one to a friend. Chevrolet has taken Prizm quality, durability and reliability to an even higher level in the '98 model year with a complete redesign and a variety of new features. Under the hood, the new, aluminum,16-valve DOHC L4 is 66 lbs. lighter than last year's engine. And, it delivers 15 more horsepower than the engine in last year's model.
WHAT PRIZM IS - Buy The Prizm Here
There aren't many vehicles in the United States that "make the cut" in overall quality reliability and durability from so many respected sources. But Prizm is one of those vehicles. Now Prizm carries its reputation forward in a new model for 1998. It still provides room for five and is offered in base-level and LSi Sedan models, but the '98 Prizm Sedan becomes part of the Chevy family and will now be available at any of over 4, 300 Chevrolet dealerships across the country. Chevrolet Prizm is more than just a mode of transportation. In short, the new-for-'98 Prizm is a reliable partner that offers dependability and is engineered to maintain its initial quality for years. Primary new features include a new exterior look, redesigned interior and seats for added comfort, a quiet ride and a redesigned, more powerful 4-cylinder engine.
WHAT’S NEW FOR 1998:
SAFETY - Buy The Prizm Here
Chevy Prizm offers one of the most comprehensive safety packages of any car in its class. Prizm integrates a number of protection technologies that work together to help drivers avoid crashes and help protect vehicle occupants if a crash occurs.
Prizm And Safety Side By Side - Buy The Prizm Here
Driver and front-passenger air bags have been helping to protect passengers in moderate to severe frontal collisions in recent years. But now, drivers and front passengers can feel an added level of security in the event of a side impact. Each front seat side air bag works independently of the frontal air bags and deploys from the seat side when the vehicle is hit on the side. This latest addition to the Prizm safety package helps cushion the force felt by a front-seat passenger during a side collision.
PRIZM INTERIOR FEATURES - Buy The Prizm Here
The redesigned interior now contains more standard features to accommodate the needs of Prizm buyers. For example, the well equipped Prizm Sedan and LSi Sedan have dual visor vanity mirrors with map strap, remote fuel door and trunk release and a low-fuel warning light-all standard
Shake, Rattle and Roll - Buy The Prizm Here
Prizm reaches a new level of refinement in '98. Engineers put their ideas together and developed more than 75 ways to decrease the level of noise and vibration that affect the vehicle's occupants. Thick seat forms, an added hood insulator, double-seal door stripping and aerodynamic outside mirrors are among the list of vibration zappers: There even is a special alloy in the steering wheel to absorb shakes and pulsations before they get to the driver.
Audio Systems - Buy The Prizm Here
Excellent sound reproduction is a result of the Prizm commitment to quality. To tailor each vehicle's acoustic environment to the needs of the Prizm owner, several different sound systems are offered.
The New Family Of Prizm Radios:
Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek, digital clock, and four speakers is optional on both models.
Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with cassette player, seek, digital clock and four speakers is optional on both models (front speakers are premium coaxial).
Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with integral compact disc player, seek and four speakers is optional on both models (front speakers are premium coaxial).
PRIZM EXTERIOR FEATURES - Buy The Prizm Here
The Prizm exterior, with its all-new sheet metal, blends contemporary style, function and durability. Some of the features that help accomplish this are:
Exterior Paint - Buy The Prizm Here
Standard basecoat/clearcoat paint on Prizm resists fading and provides a high-gloss shine for long-lasting exterior beauty. The clearcoat system is formulated to minimize the effects of acid rain and other environmental damage. Clearcoat finish is used with all colors (except White), solids and metallics. The paint process builds up six layers of protection on every new Prizm. A total immersion phosphate electrodeposition (ELPO) process applies the first layer of primer/paint. Electric voltage is applied to the bodies while submerged in the paint bath to ensure complete coverage, even in hard-to-reach areas. A glossy, water-based highlighting solution is applied to all exterior surfaces to reveal any imperfections before the body is painted.
Exterior Colors - Buy The Prizm Here
Paint Color For '98:
Other Colors:
BODY STRUCTURE - Buy The Prizm Here
The Prizm body structure provides a safe, quiet vehicle, a smooth ride and predictable, responsive handling with standard features such as these:
Let's Clear The Air - Buy The Prizm Here
Instead of allowing fumes to escape through the filler neck of the fuel tank, Prizm now provides an on-board refueling vapor recovery system. This system redirects fumes to a charcoal vapor recovery canister, where they are later burned by the engine. This prevents. the vapors from entering the atmosphere helping to reduce the amount of pollutants in our air. This feature will be mandated on all cars by the year 2000, but Prizm is one of the first vehicles to offer the vapor recovery system.
Maintenance Is Easier Than Ever - Buy The Prizm Here
Fluid fill points are now more user-friendly. For instance, a remote power steering reservoir places the fill point closer to the edge of the engine compartment, so it's easier to reach. And, reservoirs are clearly labeled for quick identification.
SUSPENSION - Buy The Prizm Here
The Prizm suspension system complements its standard 1.8 Liter engine with a standard rear stabilizer bar and optional front stabilizer bar (on LSi models) that counteract body roll during hard cornering and increase steering responsiveness. This 4 wheel independent system produces a balance between the handling of a sports car and the smooth ride of a family car. Created to reduce weight and save space, this design allows more room for passengers and cargo.
STEERING - Buy The Prizm Here
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is standard on both Prizm models for precise control under demanding driving conditions. This system provides:
BRAKES - Buy The Prizm Here
Both Prizm models have standard front disc/rear drum brakes to provide smooth, responsive stopping power. And, front disc brakes have a wear indicator built in. GM's anti-lock brake system is optional equipment for both models.
WHEELS AND TIRES - Buy The Prizm Here
P175/J65R-14 tires are standard on both Prizm models, but P185/J65R-14 tires are available as part of the optional RPO FE2 Handling Package available on the LSi model. All tires have built-in tread-wear indicators to help alert the driver when the tires should be replaced. (When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent grooves at three spots around the tire, it should be replaced.)
GENUINE CUSTOMER CARE - Buy The Prizm Here
Chevrolet owners are covered by Genuine Customer Care, a comprehensive owner protection plan that includes the following:
Bumper to Bumper Warranty. The GM 3-year/ 36,000-mile (whichever comes first), non-deductible, limited warranty covers repairs for all Chevrolet cars, including labor and parts, to correct any defects in material or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Warranty features include air conditioning repair, tires, towing, no-cost warranty transfer and 6-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) sheet-metal rust-through protection. There also is emissions control system coverage, which varies by geographic location. The only item not covered by the warranty is normal maintenance.
Courtesy Transportation. Customers who purchase or lease a Chevrolet car or truck will be able to take advantage of Courtesy Transportation at no additional charge when their vehicles are left at a participating dealership for repairs covered under the 3-year/ 36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Courtesy Transportation, at participating dealerships only, may include shuttle service, expense reimbursement or, if the repairs require leaving your vehicle overnight, a vehicle rental. See your dealer for details.
24-Hour Roadside Assistance. Customers who purchase or lease a Chevrolet also receive the peace of mind that if something should go wrong on the road, help is just a phone call away, 365 days a year, with Chevrolet 24 Hour Roadside Assistance. There are two levels of service:
Roadside Basic Care covers owners as long as they own their Prizm and provides:
Roadside Courtesy Care is available to owners for a period of three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) and provides:
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