Neon drive manual#
Europe received one limited edition model, the CS that came only in Platinum paint. In Europe, the car was available with a 1.8 L engine. In the United States, the lineup started out as Base, Highline, and Sport, with different styles and options in each line, but the lineup titles changed frequently (other trim lines included Expresso, SE, ES, SXT, ACR, and R/T). it was equipped with amber turn signal indicators next to the tail lights to comply with Japanese regulations and a side indicator installed in the fender behind the front wheel opening. It was very similar to those sold in the Australian market. Later, the LX model was replaced by the LE with the updated model in 1999. In the Australian market, Chrysler Neons came in two models, the SE and the better-equipped LX. Paint color choices became more subdued by the 1998-1999 model years, as the majority of buyers opted for more conventional tones. Initially, Neons were available in many bold colors including Nitro yellow-green, Lapis Blue, Aqua, and Magenta. The mid-level Highline models in 19 used wheel covers with a bubble design. These covers, while textured and not as glossy as paint, absorbed scuffs and scrapes with less visible damage. Certain color base-model Neons, including red and black, had bumper covers molded in color rather than painted.
Neon drive windows#
Neons had unconventional option availability, including the lack of power windows in the rear doors. First-generation Neons were competitive in SCCA Solo autocross and showroom-stock road racing.
Neon drive driver#
Car and Driver tested the DOHC 5-speed equipped Neon R/T and reported that it could run 0–60 in 7.6 seconds and 15.9 seconds in the quarter mile. The Neon received praise for its appearance, price, and power when compared to competing cars such as the Honda Civic DX at 102 hp (76 kW), the Civic EX at 127 hp (95 kW), the Nissan Sentra at 115 hp (86 kW), the Ford Escort ZX2 at 130 hp (97 kW), the Toyota Corolla at 115 hp (86 kW), the Saturn S-Series at 100 hp (75 kW) for SOHC variants and 124 hp (92 kW) for DOHC variants, and the Chevrolet Cavalier Base and LS models at 120 hp (89 kW), among others.
The Neon was classed in the larger "Normal sized Passenger vehicles" tax bracket according to Japanese Government dimension regulations which obligated Japanese owners for additional yearly road taxes which affected sales. The Neon also became the first Chrysler small car sold in Japan but despite focused attention, only 994 were sold in Japan between June to December 1996. Pick any two.' We refuse to accept that." The Japanese press touted the Neon as the "Japanese car killer", due to a spiralling Yen due to the Japanese "bubble economy" crash and the lower production cost of the Neon. At the Neon's release, then president of Chrysler Corporation Bob Lutz said, "There's an old saying in Detroit: 'Good, fast, or cheap.
The car was badged and sold as both a Dodge and a Plymouth in the United States and Canada in Mexico was sold as Dodge and Chrysler, and in Europe, Australia and other export markets it was sold as the Chrysler Neon. Available engines were SOHC and DOHC versions of Chrysler's 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine producing 132 hp (98 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 129 lb⋅ft (175 N⋅m) at 5,000 rpm or 150 hp (110 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 133 lb⋅ft (180 N⋅m) at 5,600 rpm, respectively transaxle options were a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic or a five-speed manual. It was available as a four-door notchback sedan and a two-door notchback coupe. The first generation Neon was introduced in January 1994 and manufactured until August 1999.
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