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Car Specifications1998 Honda Civic
The 1998 Honda Civic is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $25,500 for the LXI variant and topping out at $34,950 for the Vti-S variant.
There are 3 variants of the Civic available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1996.
The 1998 Civic was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Honda Civic include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (85kW/144Nm) and 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (88kW/145Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $25,500 - $34,950†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $25,500 - $34,950†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Available Variants
The Honda Civic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LXI and the most expensive being Vti-S.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,180 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,375 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1998 Honda Civic
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Honda Civic is the LXI variant that starts from $25,500.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe most expensive Honda Civic is the Vti-S variant that starts from $34,950.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is 1000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Honda Civic towing capacityThe largest Honda Civic is the LXI variant which measures 1695mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 88kW of power and 145nm of torque are the VTI and Vti-S variants.
The Honda Civic is built in New Zealand and shipped to New Zealand.
The Honda Civic uses Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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