-Four-cylinder engine is dropped

-Fifteen-inch aluminum wheels available

-Improved sound system is standard

-Revised instrument panel

-4 disc CD changer

-Touring suspension is standard

-LXihas variable-assist power steering

-New options: sunroof

-Exterior window trim is chrome

-Optional 4-disc CD

-New 16" chorme wheel option

-Optional 4-disc CD changer

-Regular length discontinued

-New interior and exterior colors