The minivan market is one of the industry's most varied, and a big part of that variety comes from the front-drive minivans from General Motors. Mechanically identical as well as visually similar, the Pontiac Trans Sport, Oldsmobile Silhouette and Chevrolet Lumina look like nothing else on the road. These vehicles are notorious for the very pronounced rake of their noses and windshields. Introduced in 1990, these minivans were the subjects of early criticism due to their Dustbuster look and mediocre performance. But with some restyling and a new powertrain, those sore points are things of the past, and the GM threesome has developed a strong loyalty among their owners. The Lumina is available as the base Lumina or upscale Lumina LS, you can get the Silhouette in Series I or Series II trim levels, and the Trans Sport is available only in the uplevel SE trim, which we evaluated.
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 3.4L V-6 / 180 HP / 205 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 18 / 25 / 21 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 20.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $77 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 126.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 187.3 " |
Exterior Width | 67.4 " |
Exterior Height | 72.7 " |
Front Headroom | 39.9 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.3 " |
Front Legroom | 39.9 " |
Rear Legroom | 36.9 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 59.8 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 61.9 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,702 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 112 " |
Turning Radius | 18.9 ' |
Door Count | 3 Doors |
Wheels | 15.0 " Steel |
Paint | Monotone / Lower Accent Two-tone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Body-colored |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Passenger Capacity | 7 / 8 |
Seat Trim | Cloth / Leather |
Front Seat Type | Bucket / Captain |
Heated Front Seats | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way / 8-way (4-way Power) |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way / 8-way (4-way Power) |
Front Armrests | 6-way / 8-way (4-way Power) |
Rear Armrests | |
Rear Seats | Removable Full Bench / Removable 40-60 Split-bench / Removable Bucket / Removable Captain |
Radio | Am/fm Stereo, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm Stereo, Seek-scan / Clock |
Speakers | 4 / 4 Performance |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Tilt Sport |
Climate Control | |
Cruise Control | |
Sun Roof | |
Rearview Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver |
Tinted Windows | Light / Deep |
Vanity Mirrors | Dual Illuminated |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Power Outlets | 2 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Accessories Months | 96 Months / 80,000 Miles |
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