1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Review Summary & Specs
Base Coupe
Sporty looks at an affordable price.
Summary & Specs
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The CavalierCoupe appeals to younger buyers; and more than half are female. The Cavalier Rally Sport is a likeable car due to its styling and its excellent standard equipment, both appealing to younger shoppers. In appearance, the Rally Sport lives up to its name. The standard features include an adjustable tilt wheel, cruise control, and intermittent variable wipers in addition to the ABS, power rack-and-pinion steering and 15-inch wheels.
If there is a drawback to this package, it is an engine that does not quite live up to the car's image, especially in comparison to some other two-door sport compacts. If a buyer starts adding options, such as air conditioning, sun roof, power doors and windows or a cassette for the AM/FM radio, the price can climb quickly. If the standard package offers what a buyer is looking for, the Cavalier is highly recommended for value and enjoyable driving.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Jonathan Ingram |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
2.2-liter sohc inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) |
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| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
3-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Lordstown, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$12,381 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Rally Sport Coupe |
| Standard Equipment |
ABS, power steering, AM/FM stereo, cruise control, tilt wheel, luggage net, remote trunk release, intermittent wipers |
| Destination Charge |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Air conditioning, rear window defogger, aluminum wheels, CD player, power windows and mirror, remote keyless entry |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$15,945 |
| Horse Power |
115 @ 5000 |
| Torque |
135 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy |
24/34 |
| Wheelbase |
104.1 |
| Length/Width/Height |
180.7/68.7/53.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
57.6/56.4 |
| Turning Radius |
35.6 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.6/50.0/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.6/49.5/32.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.2 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
2617 |
| Stock Tires |
P195/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
15.0 |