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2001 Plymouth Neon Review
Value and practicality don't have to be boring.
2001 Neon Review Summary & Specifications
Re-engineered last year, the Neon is more sophisticated now. But it still offers value and practicality without being a penalty box. It's roomy and comfortable and it's fun to drive. The Neon offers a good value, but be sure to look past the base price. Air conditioning, antilock brakes, remote keyless entry, power windows and other conveniences we're beginning to take for granted are all extra-cost options.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | Neon ($12,715) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter sohc 16v inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.0-liter sohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 3-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | standard: dual front airbags, child-seat anchors, side-impact door beams
optional: side air bags, ABS, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Belvedere, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-PLYMOUTH |
| Manufacturer URL | www.plymouthcars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12715 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Neon ($12,715) |
| Standard Equipment | AM/FM/cassette stereo with six speakers, 60/40 split folding rear seats, intermittent wipers, rear defroster, visor vanity mirror, floor mats, trunk light, tilt steering column |
| Destination Charge | 560 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | option package 21G ($1,820) includes air conditioning, premium cloth, 15-inch wheel covers, tachometer, power heated foldaway mirrors, power front windows, remote keyless entry with two transmitters, alarm, sentry key theft-deterrent system, power door locks, central locking, lockout protection, power trunk lid release, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, traction control, electronic variable brake proportioning |
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| Price as Tested | 15095 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 132 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 130 @ 4600 |
| Fuel Economy | 28/35 |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 174.4/67.4/56.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.0 |
| Turning Radius | 35.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/52.4/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.8/52.9/34.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.1 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 2585 |
| Stock Tires | P185/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 |
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