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First Impressions of the Dodge Neon for 1997

Dodge Neon

There have been several award-winning cars from Dodge over the years, including the Dodge Neon of 1997. There are three trim levels to the Neon, including High Line, Sport, and Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 2.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

1997 Dodge Neon Base Specs

Standard equipment in the Neon for 1996 and 1997 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Chrysler, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Neon.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Neon uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1997 Neon is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Neon Base are 67.50 inches wide by 171.80 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 104.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Neon 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.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $10,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $10,131. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The Neon Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 25 - 29 in-city driving and 34 - 39 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

In Summary

The 1996 model began the promise of the Dodge Neon. The 1997 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 Neon Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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