All Luminas have as standard equipment the effective PASS-Key II anti-theft system that disables the engine if someone tries to start the car without the correct key. The Lumina has one of the lowest theft rates, as well.
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These rates reflect to some degree the generally conservative drivers Lumina attracts, but they also reflect the vehicle's crashworthiness. In real-world numbers the Lumina does well too, with injury rates well below average among all sedans. In collision tests conducted by both the government and the insurance industry, the Lumina scored very well in protecting its occupants. Under the sleepy sheetmetal, though, lies one of the Lumina's best features: good crash protection. The LTZ, on the other hand, sports a rear decklid spoiler, more stylish front and rear fascia, fancier wheels and body-colored side mirrors. The base and LS models are indistinguishable in appearance except for the LS's larger wheels. The Lumina comes in three trim levels: base, LS and LTZ. The front and rear overhangs are unfashionably long but the shape does deliver such benefits as an extra-large 15.5-cubic-foot trunk.
WalkaroundĪt 201 inches, the Lumina is 13 inches longer than a Toyota Camry and 4 inches longer than a Ford Taurus, putting it at the large end of the midsize category. And the performance-oriented LTZ model, which debuted last year, has a better, more reliable powertrain package this year. OnStar, GM's nifty navigation, security and personal service system, can be added as an option. A solid car at a solid price will always have a market.įor 1998, the Lumina continues in its honest ways, although it has picked up a few frills. Neither will you be surprised to learn that the Lumina was among the top-10 cars in sales last year. With traits like those, you won't be surprised to learn that the Lumina gets little respect from car buffs. It scores at the top of the charts in crashworthiness and at the bottom in theft rates. It is sturdy, reliable, roomy, and inexpensive. The Lumina has all of the basics and none of the frills. We've always thought the Chevy Lumina would be the perfect illustration for the generic “car” entry in an encyclopedia.
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