1998 Toyota Camry
The 1998 Toyota Camry is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $31,000 for the GL variant and topping out at $59,000 for the GLX variant.
There are 5 variants of the Camry available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-1997.
The 1998 Camry was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Toyota Camry include 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder (94kW/187Nm) and 3.0L v6 (141kW/279Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $31,000 - $59,000†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A

- Retail Price
- $31,000 - $59,000†
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Toyota Camry
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Available Variants
The Toyota Camry comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GL and the most expensive being GLX.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,755 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,782 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1998 Toyota Camry
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Toyota Camry is the GL variant that starts from $31,000.
See all Toyota Camry PricingThe most expensive Toyota Camry is the GLX variant that starts from $59,000.
See all Toyota Camry PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Camry is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: GL, GX and GLX.
See all Toyota Camry towing capacityThe largest Toyota Camry is the GS variant which measures 1785mm wide, 4775mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.
All variants of the Toyota Camry have a maximum power of 141kW and 279nm of torque.
The Toyota Camry is built in Australia and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Toyota Camry is the GS variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2035 kg.
The Toyota Camry 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.