Summary & Specs
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The Neon is a far better car than when it was introduced. However, the
competition in its class, with new introductions from Ford and General
Motors particularly, offer worthy entries to consider. In fact, many of
the Neon's competitors offer a more quiet, comfortable ride.
Nevertheless, if you like pep and personality, the Neon delivers more
than anything in its class. Its blend of performance, sassy styling, roomy
interior and all-around value are tough to beat.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Michelle Krebs |
| Model Lineup |
|
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter dohc 16v 4-cyl. |
| Engines (optional) |
150-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16v 4 cyl. |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
3-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Belvidere, IL; Toluca, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$10,895 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Highline sedan |
| Standard Equipment |
(Highline sedan) Air conditioning, AM/FM radio, power steering, tinted glass, intermittent wipers, split-folding rear seat, trunk light, tilt steering, center console, map light, rear window defogger, dual illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Automatic transmission, pearlcoat paint |
| Destination Charge |
|
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
|
| Layout |
|
| Price as Tested |
$13,870 |
| Horse Power |
132 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
129 @ 5000 |
| Fuel Economy |
28/38 |
| 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 |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
|
| Curb Weight |
2343 |
| Stock Tires |
P175/70R-14 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
12.5 |