: This era saw the rise of the Toyota Altezza (the Japanese market Lexus IS) and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado , often marketed as "4x4 Specials" or "Turbodiesel Specials" due to their rugged 1KZ-TE engines.
: Several iconic holiday and career specials aired, including Celine Dion's " These Are Special Times " and the Soul Train " Soulful Christmas " special. Specials1998
In the car enthusiast world, "Specials1998" often refers to high-performance or unique trim levels of Japanese vehicles that became eligible for import to the U.S. and other markets under "classic" or "enthusiast" rules. : This era saw the rise of the