Especificaciones y análisis del Chrysler Neon
Power
133HP
Torque
177Nm
Consumption
8.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
12.8s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1325kg
Price
17,483€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 3v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
371 L
47 L
98 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Chrysler Neon LE 2.0 Aut. · 133 CV (1999-2004)
General description
The 1999 Chrysler Neon burst onto the market like a breath of fresh American air in the conservative European compact sedan segment. With a proposal that prioritized design and a carefree personality, it sought to win over those who wanted more than just a means of transportation, offering a small piece of the American dream at an affordable price.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Neon conveys a very American sense of robustness. Its 2.0-liter, 133-horsepower engine feels willing and pulls eagerly, but the outdated three-speed automatic transmission curbs its momentum and increases fuel consumption. It's not a sports car, but a quiet and comfortable travel companion, with a suspension that filters out irregularities well but encourages a relaxed driving style, enjoying the purr of its four-cylinder engine.
Design and aesthetics
Its 'cab-forward' design was a statement of intent, maximizing interior space and giving it a unique and aerodynamic silhouette. It abandoned its predecessor's round headlights for more integrated and mature optics, but without losing that friendly and optimistic face that characterized it. It was a car that did not go unnoticed, with balanced proportions and a simplicity of lines that has aged with dignity.
Technology and features
The Neon's technology was functional and uncomplicated, true to its era. The biggest luxury was its automatic transmission, although limited to three speeds. It had the essentials: power steering and a basic audio system. Its indirect injection engine was a proven and simple mechanism, without the efficiency advances that would come years later. It was an honest car, focused on pure and simple mechanics rather than electronic gadgets.
Competition
In its fight for a place in the market, the Neon faced European titans like the Volkswagen Bora, the Ford Focus Sedan, or the Opel Astra Sedan. Each offered a different recipe: German sobriety and quality against the boldness and spaciousness of the American. It also competed with the Japanese reliability of models like the Honda Civic or the Toyota Corolla, making the Neon a more passionate than rational choice.
Conclusion
The Chrysler Neon was a car with a special charm, a charismatic alternative in a sea of predictable options. Its appeal lay in its distinctive aesthetics and comfortable ride, although at the cost of high fuel consumption and a sluggish transmission. Today, it is a youngtimer that evokes an era of optimism and represents a different way of understanding the automobile, a piece of pop culture on wheels that still brings a smile.