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Summary
Dodge Neon offers good value in a compact sedan. It's roomy and comfortable. The latest version is smoother and quieter than pre-2000 models, but still isn't at the top of the class in terms of refinement. The well-equipped SXT offers a strong value. The R/T offers a bit more power and a more responsive driving experience, while the racy SRT-4 delivers some of the best performance in its class.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Dodge Neon SE ($13,125); SXT ($15,435); R/T ($17,275); SRT-4 ($20,450) |
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Engines:
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2.0-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, LATCH child-seat anchors, side-impact door beams |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side air bags, ABS with EBD |
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Basic Warranty:
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5 years/60,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Belvedere, Illinois |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Dodge Neon SXT ($15,435) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power mirrors, power trunk lid release, split 60/40 folding rear seats, variable intermittent wipers, rear defroster, visor vanity mirror, floor mats, trunk light, tilt steering column |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport Appearance Group ($150) includes body-color instrument bezels, trunk-lid spoiler, fog lamps, special aluminum wheels |
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Destination Charge:
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545 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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16130 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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132 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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130 @ 4600 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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27/33 |
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Wheelbase:
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105 |
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Length/width/height:
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174.4/67.4/56.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.0/58.0 |
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Turning circle:
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37.5 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.4/52.4/42.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.7/52.9/34.8 |
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Cargo volume:
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13.1 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts with asymmetrical lower arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, Chapman struts, one trailing and two transverse links per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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6.1 |
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Curb weight:
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2626 |
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Tires:
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P185/60R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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12.5 |
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