The 1998 Nissan Primera was offered in five trim levels: the L, LX, SLX, SGX and eGT. The L and LX trims were considered the basic models. The SLX was the mid-grade Primera, and the SGX and eGT models were the luxury and sport versions, respectively.
Nissan Primeras in 1998 were manufactured with either a 1.6-liter or two-liter engine. The 1998 models were front-wheel-drive vehicles with automatic or manual transmission options. The 1998 Nissan Primera had a top speed of 108.7 miles per hour.
1998 Primeras were designed with a 102.1-inch wheelbase. They were over 175 inches long, 67 inches wide and 55 inches high. All the Primera models had 4.2 inches of ground clearance and could seat up to five people. They had a cargo volume of 15.2 cubic feet.