Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
After a slow start on the market, Chrysler launched a second generation of the Neon in 1999 as a 2000 model year, after just four years since the first Neon rolled out the assembly line.
The idea of an economical, sporty, youthful sedan offered by Chrysler on the American market was not bad, but the result was far under the company's expectations. Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, and the recently upgraded Nissan Sentra were on top of the sales while the Dodge/Plymouth Neon struggled to survive on the market.
The exterior was enhanced with the introduction of a new pair of bigger headlights with a narrow grille under the bonnet crossed by a slim horizontal chromed line that connected the inside-mounted turn-signals. On the lower part of the bumper, a wide grille that resembled a smiling face was added. Unfortunately, it was more of a grim than a smile. One of the features that made the car look good on the first generation was the frameless windows. Starting with the 2000 model-year, the Neon featured framed ones.
Inside, Chrysler installed a decent looking dashboard, with an instrument cluster that started above the center stack and was extended to the door panel. Regardless of the trim levels, there were no standard power-windows for the rear, but they were on the options list. Another issue with the Neon was the material's quality. The dash, door panels, center stack, and all of the other surfaces were made out of hard plastic.
Under the hood, Chrysler offered a 1.6-liter engine (the same as the one found in the first generation of the Mini) and two versions of a 2.0-liter unit. The power went to the front wheel via a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5600 RPM 116 HP @ 5600 RPM 114 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 4550 RPM 157 Nm @ 4550 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.8 in (4389 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/58 in (1,473/1,473 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105 in (2667 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3528 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (133 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 5600 RPM 133 HP @ 5600 RPM 131 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 177 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.8 in (4389 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/58 in (1,473/1,473 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105 in (2667 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2745.2 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (152 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 112 KW @ 5700 RPM 152 HP @ 5700 RPM 150 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 135 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 183 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.8 in (4389 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/58 in (1,473/1,473 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105 in (2667 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2566.6 lbs (1164 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (133 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 5600 RPM 133 HP @ 5600 RPM 131 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 177 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.8 in (4389 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/58 in (1,473/1,473 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105 in (2667 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2745.2 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (152 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 112 KW @ 5700 RPM 152 HP @ 5700 RPM 150 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 135 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 183 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.8 in (4389 mm) |
Width: | 67.5 in (1715 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/58 in (1,473/1,473 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105 in (2667 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2566.6 lbs (1164 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638.2 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |