The Dodge Intrepid ES for 1994: Improving on 1993
Posted: March 27, 2009 in 1994, Dodge, Intrepid | Tags: 4-Door, Dodge Intrepid, ES, Sedan, United States marketThe restyled Intrepid ES is equipped with a 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1993 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Intrepid uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Intrepid ES are 74.40 inches wide by 201.70 inches long. It sits 56.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Dodge Intrepid. This is standard for the price range.
The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $17,690, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1994 Intrepid is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Intrepid ES received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green car, this was exceptional.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Dodge Intrepid ES sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Dodge, specifically a Intrepid.