Summary & Specs
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Literally hundreds of detail improvements have been made to the Neon since it was
introduced in early 1994. It was a good car then, and is a better car now. None of
these changes have diluted the car's character; it is still the rising star of the
small-car class.
That doesn't mean it's the best small car on the market. Others are quieter,
smoother, and show greater attention paid to fit and finish. Some are more economical,
too.
But for performance, handling and head-of-the-pack looks, Neon zips right to the
head of the class. If those are factors that loom large on your wish list, a trip to
your local Dodge or Plymouth dealer is definitely in order.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup |
|
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter sohc 16v 4-cyl. |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
150-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16v 4-cyl. |
| Transmissions (optional) |
3-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Belvedere, IL and Toluca, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$9,495 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Dodge Neon Sport |
| Standard Equipment |
Power steering, tinted glass, variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Destination Charge |
|
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
DOHC engine, tachometer, 4-wheel disc brakes, ABS, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette radio, tilt steering wheel, cast aluminum wheels |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
|
| Layout |
|
| Price as Tested |
$13,870 |
| Horse Power |
132 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
129 @ 5000 |
| Fuel Economy |
29/38 |
| Wheelbase |
104.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
171.8/67.5/52.8 |
| Track Front/Rear |
57.4/57.4 |
| Turning Radius |
35.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/50.8/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
|
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.6/50.6/35.1 |
| Trunk Volume |
11.8 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
|
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
|
| Curb Weight |
2343 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/65R-14 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
12.5 |