Segment: Compact
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Part of the cloud-car family sold by Chrysler in the late ‘90s, the Breeze was the most affordable of them all. Its siblings were the Dodge Stratus and the Chrysler Cirrus.
Designed in the cab-forward theme, the Breeze tried to look more expensive than it actually was. It managed to start under the $15,000 range and climbed up to $20,000, which was not a bad deal at all for those times for a good-looking family sedan.
Penned under the new bio-design trend, the Breeze offered a narrow front end with slim headlights, which attracted many critics for night-driving due to poor lights. In addition, its grid-like grille with vertical and body-colored slats didn’t look as good as its siblings from Chrysler and Dodge. But thanks to the ascending beltline and the curved lines, it still looked sporty and elegant.
Inside, the Breeze provided a cloth upholstery for the base model and artificial leather for the upper trim level. The dashboard featured an instrument cluster extended over the center stack. Plymouth offered the vehicle with decent features even for the base trim level, such as the AC unit or the front power windows. Surprisingly, it provided more rear passenger room than the much costlier Lexus LS 400 and a fold-down rear bench that expanded the trunk area.
Under the hood, the Breeze received a small but sufficient engine range. The most expensive version featured a 2.4-liter engine that was available exclusively with a four-speed automatic. For the base version, though, the two-liter powerplant was paired to a five-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 4AT (132 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 97.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 132 HP @ 6000 RPM 130 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 175 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 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: | Drum |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.1 in (2746 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2932 lbs (1330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT (132 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
Power: | 97.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 132 HP @ 6000 RPM 130 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 175 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
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: | Drum |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.1 in (2746 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2932 lbs (1330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT (152 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2492 cm3 |
Power: | 111.8 KW @ 5200 RPM 152 HP @ 5200 RPM 150 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 226 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.1 gallons (60.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 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: | Drum |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.1 in (2746 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |