The first Neon debuted in Frankfurt, not Detroit, before Chrysler sold the same car there under its own name.
Median 168 hp across 359 similar cars
Lead trim: 2.0 SOHC · up to 150 hp
Dodge Neon first generation1995–1999
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FactThe first Neon debuted in Frankfurt, not Detroit, before Chrysler sold the same car there under its own name.
The first-generation Neon was introduced at the 1993 Frankfurt Motor Show and went on sale in January 1994 for the 1995 model year, as a four-door sedan and a two-door coupé, sold under the Dodge and Plymouth brands in North America and as the Chrysler Neon in Europe, Australia and elsewhere. It was built in Belvidere, Illinois, and Toluca, Mexico. Its 2.0 litre four came in SOHC form with 132 hp and DOHC form with 150 hp, with a three-speed Torqueflite automatic or a five-speed manual.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 DOHC | 1995–1999 | 2.0 L I4 | 150 hp | 133 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
| 2.0 SOHC | 1995–1999 | 2.0 L I4 | 132 hp | 129 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
Owning one
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Photographs
Chrysler's ads bragged this Neon redesign carried over 1,000 refinements, yet it dropped frameless door glass entirely.
Dodge marketed the first-generation Neon with the slogan 'Hi.' painted across its ad campaigns and even molded into some early headlight designs.
The first Neon debuted in Frankfurt, not Detroit, before Chrysler sold the same car there under its own name.
Rivals
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