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2004 Dodge Stratus Review
Distinctive styling at affordable prices.
2004 Stratus Review Summary & Specifications
Coupe or sedan, the Dodge Stratus is sporty and fun to drive. Throaty V6 engines deliver strong acceleration performance and cockpit-like interiors give them a muscle-car sports appeal. Stratus coupes are a bit more refined than the sedan models, but these cars do not offer the levels of refinement found in the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Also, rear-seat accommodations lack comfort and roominess. Dodge Stratus offers attractive pricing, however, and big cash rebates and other incentives are available.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Dodge Stratus Coupe SE ($19,210); Coupe R/T ($22,055); Sedan SE ($18,325); Sedan SXT ($19,390); Sedan ES ($21,835); R/T ($22,370) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 2.4-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4; 3.0-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, side-impact door beams, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), traction control, side-impact airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sterling Heights, Michigan; Bloomington/Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-4ADODGE |
| Manufacturer URL | www.4Adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18325 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Dodge Stratus SXT sedan ($19,390) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, dual power mirrors, full instrumentation with tachometer, cloth-covered bucket seats, AM/FM/CD with changer control and four speakers, power windows with driver's one-touch down, power door locks, remote keyless entry, tilt steering column, speed control, dual visor vanity mirrors, front and rear floor mats, remote illuminated entry, rear-window defroster, 16-inch cast aluminum wheels with P205/60TR17 tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 20015 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 150 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 160 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/30 |
| Wheelbase | 108 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.2/70.6/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/52.5/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.8/53.1/38.1 |
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| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 16 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3182 |
| Stock Tires | P205/60TR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 |
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