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1997 Dodge Stratus Review

Read this professional review and road test of the used 1997 Dodge Stratus model with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Sedan's specs, price, trims, interior, standard equipment like a 2.5 L V6 engine, a 4 Speed Automatic transmission and Front Wheel Drive and more.

1997 Stratus Review

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High style, low price.

Introduction In the mid-size car game, the perennial challenge is to create a sedan capable of competing with the HondaAccord

and Toyota Camry.

Chrysler Corporation faced that very question and decided a variation

on the mid-size theme was in order. The Dodge Stratus, along with its siblings,

the Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze, is something of a hybrid in terms

In keeping with its image, the Dodge Division has made the Stratus a

fun-to-drive car.

of size and price. The three models cover the range from the value-oriented

Breeze to the sporty, mid-priced Stratus to the more luxurious Cirrus.

By straddling the size and price range, the Stratus actually takes on

more competitors. Beyond the Accord and Camry, the Stratus faces off with

the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique, the Saturn sedan, Mazda 626, Nissan's

Altima and Maxima and the new Chevrolet Malibu.

That's a lot of competition, but even so, the Stratus has carved out

a spot for itself in this crowded segment of the market with a package

that focuses not only price and size but on ride, handling, comfort and

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