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Insight Into the Dodge Colt for 1994

There have been several award-winning cars from Dodge over the years, including the Dodge Colt of 1994. There are two trim levels to the Colt, including ES, Base, 4×4, and SE. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1993 the popular 2.4 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

1994 Dodge Colt Base Specs

The restyled Colt Base is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Mitsubishi three-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1993 version.

The fuel system for the 1994 Colt is a OEM design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a system and is a fuel-injected design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.

The Colt uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Colt is 171.10 inches long, 66.50 inches wide, and 51.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $10,277 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Colt is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Colt Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 28 - 32 in-city driving and 32 - 39 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Dodge Colt

The 1993 model began the promise of the Dodge Colt. The 1994 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Dodge hopes that the Colt Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.