Dodge Neon

2000 Dodge Neon Picture

Makes it an attractive small cars available, are often a struggle for the American car Chrysler manufacturers. Popular Japanese nameplates do well since, and American consumers are aware of their reputation for quality and reliability. Dodge then the second approach, introduced by a front-wheel drive Dodge Neon sedan and coupe (in parallel with identical Plymouth Neon) for model year 1995: the company gave the joy of driving. Suspension and steering systems are carefully tuned to your car to handle well in corners and a couple of engines, including a 140-horsepower DOHC four-cylinder - a lot of power for an economy car at the time. Of course, it does not hurt that the Dodge Neon was cute as a bug and cheaper than most peers, either. Soon realized the budget-minded traders and was popular among young people, driving enthusiasts who are looking for an alternative to meeting domestic import cars.

The Dodge Neon was offered in multiple versions and configurations over its production life

Sorry, Dodge lost his way, he redesigned the Dodge Neon for model year 2000. The car was a bit softer than the original, but is heavier, more expensive and not strong. Advent Turbo Dodge Neon SRT-4 sedan in 2003, has led a number of enthusiasts in algae, but like most economy-be car buyers shifted to other brands. Dodge Neon was canceled after the pilot is set 2005 years, his successor, Caliber four-door hatchback.

1997-99 Dodge Neon Coupe

Sold 2000 - 2005 in sedan form only offered a second-generation Dodge Neon roomy interior, smooth ride, nimble handling and strong brakes. Drawbacks are weak and refined engine, very strong wind and road noise, and general lack of luster and workload in relation to the rest of the economy cars. Crash test results have been mixed, as from solid neon in the government's poor performance in tests, but earned Insurance Institute for Road Safety (IIHS) tests. Anti-lock brakes are optional on all Dodge Neon models years, side airbags were elections in 2001.

Initially, the buyer may receive a buzzing 132-horsepower four-cylinder engine with a single five-speed manual gearbox or a three-speed automatic transmission. Results-oriented Dodge Neon R / T and ACR models came in 2001 with 150 hp four-cylinder. They were faster than other Dodge Neons, but you can only be obtained with a manual transmission. Four-speed automatic finally replaced the three-phase units in 2002. Plymouth version of the car was sold in 2000 and 2001 and has never been presented with a 150 hp engine and four-speed automatic.

Dodge Neon Wallpaper Picture shown

Dodge Neon SRT-4 sedan is one of the few bright spots in the recent history of the Dodge Neon. Sold 2003, 2004, 2005, the economy is dominated by shallow sports sedan performance, you can buy for $ 20,000. The main ingredients are high-boost turbocharged 2.4-liter engine good for 215-230 hp and 245-250 ft-lb torque (the output is increased slightly from year to year) and completely returned, track-ready suspension. Not only will the Dodge Neon 60 km / h in less than 6 seconds, it was easy in the corners, especially in the years 2004 and 2005 models come with a limited slip differential.