The 1998 Toyota Corolla is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $26,500 for the GL variant and topping out at $37,700 for the GLX variant.
There are 4 variants of the Corolla available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1998.
The 1998 Corolla was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Toyota Corolla include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (82kW/148Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (82kW/148Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (85kW/154Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Toyota Corolla comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GL and the most expensive being GLX.
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1998 Toyota Corolla
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$37,490
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$39,990
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$43,990
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$65,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,295 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,690 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,385 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,465 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Toyota Corolla Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
1998 Toyota Corolla
The cheapest Toyota Corolla is the GL variant that starts from $26,500.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe most expensive Toyota Corolla is the GLX variant that starts from $37,700.
See all Toyota Corolla PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla is 1200 kg shared by all variants.
See all Toyota Corolla towing capacityThe largest Toyota Corolla is the GL variant which measures 1690mm wide, 4320mm in length and sits 1445mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 85kW of power and 154nm of torque are the GX and GLX variants.
The Toyota Corolla is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Toyota Corolla may be manufactured in Japan or New Zealand.
The heaviest Toyota Corolla is the GL variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1635 kg.
The Toyota Corolla may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
† 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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