The Dodge Neon Sport for 1996: Improving on 1995

Dodge introduced the Neon Sport in late 1995 to regain its grip on the Coupe market. There are 3 trim levels for the Neon in 1996: . With two doors and spacious seating for five, the front-wheel drive Neon makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

1996 Dodge Neon Sport Specs

Dodge Neon Engine Specs: The Neon Sport comes outfitted with a 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by Chrysler, is mated to a five-speed transaxle by Chrysler. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Dodge.

The fuel system for the 1996 Neon is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 11.20 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Neon comes equipped with 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.

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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $11,300 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Neon Sport received a miles-per-gallon rating of 25 - 28 in-city driving and 33 - 38 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1996 model year was very successful for the Dodge Neon. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Sport version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.