Owners give this generation Eagle Talon (1995-1998) a 4.3 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 90% recommend it. These figures are based on 106 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Eagle Talon
"tsi awd= awesome"
"i have a 98 talon tsi awd i have owned it for almost 2 years and have no problems with it besides replacing the starter. i love my car and i would recomend a dsm to anyone looking for a reletivly cheap car that makes good power...my talon puts down around 300+ hp and i love it... awd=all we'll drive"
"Very low maintence. Best car I ever owned"
"Very satisfied with this purchase. No major repairs. Dependable viechle."
"Greatest car i have owned"
"I have had 3 different talons and im getting ready to buy my 4th, they are great cars and easy to work on when needed. I recomend this car to everyone"
Overall 1998 Eagle Talon Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Eagle Talon is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Eagle Talon quality a 4.4 out of 5.
1998 Eagle Talon Reliability
The 1998 Eagle Talon receives an average consumer rating of 4.3 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1998 Talon Features
According to drivers of the 1998 Talon, here are some of its best features:
1998 Talon Hatchback 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 30 MPG
1998 Talon ESi Hatchback 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 30 MPG
1998 Talon TSi Hatchback 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1998 Talon TSi AWD Hatchback 2D - city 19 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1998 Eagle Talon Safety Features
Curb Weight | 2729 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 79.1 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 95.7 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 174.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 38.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 98.8 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 68.3 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Horsepower | 140 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 130 @ 4800 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |