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In 1996 Plymouth released the Neon Base to the car-buying market. The Neon came in three configurations: Base, Sport, and High Line. The Base configuration is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 33 - 38 highway miles and 25 - 28 city. The Neon competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Infiniti.

Engine Performance

The Neon Base is equipped with a Chrysler 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler 3-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Plymouth.

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

Neon Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Neon Base are 67.50 inches wide by 171.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $9,795 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 1996 Neon, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 11.20 gallons.

The Neon Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 25 - 28 in-city driving and 33 - 38 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

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

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