Chevrolet Lumina
The Chevrolet Lumina was a mid-sized Sedan that is built by the Chevrolet brand. The Lumina was discontinued in North America from 1990 to 2001 and is currently being produced in the Middle East and South Africa.
The Lumina has four generations, the first generation was a mid-sized 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan and was produced from 1990 to 1994,
The second generation which is a mid-sized 4-door sedan and was produced from 1995-2001. The third generation which was a mid-sized 4-door sedan and was produced from 1998 to 2006 and the fourth generation which is a mid-sized 4-door sedan and is produced from 2006 to present.
The Lumina is manufactured by General Motors Company. The Lumina could be bought in a minivan, coupe or sedan. In North America Chevrolet discontinued the Lumina in 2000 due to dwindling sales and the success of the reborn Impala.
The Lumina nameplate was still used in some markets, in parts of Asia it was applied to the mid-sized Buick Century/Regal and a badge engineered version of the Holden Commodore sports sedan.
Lumina owners have made 160 complaints over 15 model years. Using our Pain Rank system we’ve ranked it 10th in overall reliability out of 40 Chevrolet models, with some engine and electrical concerns.
These days, different Lumina occupy Chevy showrooms. Chevy engineers claim the current-generation Lumina is the result of intensive consumer clinics, and that the car was designed in accordance with the research findings.
A vast improvement over the first-generation model, the current Lumina offers an ergonomically correct, straightforward dashboard. The exterior shape is modern, but somewhat dull. Styling was not a strong issue among sedan buyers, a point well proven by the popularity of the previous-generation Lumina.
With a competent car and a pricing structure that undercuts Ford and Chrysler, Chevy’s Lumina offers a fine blend of function, value and performance. This is one GM product that was done right the first time, just like the new Malibu, which should be investigated closely by buyers interested in the Lumina. It’s almost as big, is more comfortable and carries a lower price tag.
The Lumina comes in three trim levels: base, LS and LTZ. The base and LS models are indistinguishable in appearance except for the LS’s larger wheels. The LTZ, on the other hand, sports a rear decklid spoiler, more stylish front and rear fascia, fancier wheels and body-colored side mirrors.
1998 Chevrolet Lumina
Chevy engineers claim the current-generation Lumina is the result of intensive consumer clinics, and that the car was designed in accordance with the research findings. Styling was not a strong issue among sedan buyers, a point well proven by the popularity of the previous-generation Lumina.
Fortunately, Chevy saw fit to give the Lumina a tidy, attractive look that is marred only by a somewhat characterless and protruding proboscis. Inside, seats could use more support and firmer padding. Controls, however, are easy to see and use, and fabrics are treated with Scotchgard to repel the occasional Dairy Queen spill.
For 1998, the Lumina can be equipped with GM’s OnStar Mobile Communications system, which uses a cellular phone and global positioning satellite (GPS) to pinpoint the car’s location for emergency purposes. The system can also be used to get directions when the driver is lost, or book reservations at a restaurant or on a flight.
The Lumina’s interior is noteworthy for its plain simplicity and its roominess. The standard seating capacity is six passengers; the LTZ has bucket seats up front and, therefore, can carry five passengers. The back seat fits three real adults.
A $125 optional integrated child seat is a convenient and space-efficient way to carry a youngster.
They also have other related Lumina 1998 vehicles:
- 1998 Chevrolet Venture
- 1998 Chevrolet C/K
- 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette