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Chrysler Neon II 2.0 16V (133 Hp) Automatic
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Chrysler Neon:
The Neon is a compact car built from November 1993 until 2005 by the American Chrysler Corporation over two generations. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and was available in two-door and four-door sedan body styles. In the United States and Canada, it was sold as either a Dodge or a Plymouth , while in Europe, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, and South America, it was branded as a Chrysler....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Chrysler Neon (II). With 177 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1150 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.8 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chrysler Neon II received a 2-star Euro NCAP rating in 1998, indicating a basic level of adult occupant protection by the standards of its time. Modern safety features were limited.
2.0 16V (133 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving, but the automatic transmission dulls acceleration, making it feel less sprightly than its manual counterpart.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is on the higher side for its class, especially in urban environments, due to the older automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs (especially 1.6L)
- • Distinctive styling that stands out
- • Relatively spacious interior for its class
- • Decent performance from 2.0L and 1.8L engines
- • Good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Limited safety features by modern standards (2-star NCAP)
- • Fuel economy can be average on larger engine/automatic trims
- • Ride comfort can be firm on certain road surfaces
- • Some common reliability quirks with age
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: June, 1998 - November, 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | Neon |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 16V (133 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | October, 1997 |
| End of production: | November, 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 133 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 177 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A588 [Same engine] More details about the engine A588 |
| Engine displacement: | 1996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 370 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 450 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4390 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1715 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1421 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2667 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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