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Getting 33 - 38 Miles a Gallon: The 1996 Dodge Neon Base

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Dodge Neon series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Performance

The restyled Neon Base is equipped with a Chrysler 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a Chrysler 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.

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

The 1996 Neon’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 11.20 gallons.

Neon Base Statistics

The Neon is 171.80 inches long, 67.50 inches wide, and 53.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 104.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Neon is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $11,300, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 Neon gets 33 - 38 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 - 28 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In 1995 and 1996 the Neon Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

In Summary

The 1996 model year was unsuccessful for the Dodge Neon. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..