2005 Dodge Neon Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2005 Dodge Neon with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Sedan's specifications, 36 hwy / 29 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2005 Neon Review Summary & Specs
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Roomy, comfortable, affordable, fun.
2005 Neon Review Summary & Specifications
Dodge Neon is roomy and comfortable, though it isn't at the top of the class in refinement. The well-equipped SXT offers a strong value, while the racy SRT-4 delivers some of the best performance in its class.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Dodge Neon SE ($13,615); SXT ($15,925); SRT-4 ($20,650) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 132-hp 2.0-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4; 230-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, LATCH child-seat anchors, side-impact door beams |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side air bags, ABS with EBD |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Belvedere, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL | www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 13615 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Dodge Neon SXT ($15,925) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power mirrors, power trunk lid release, split 60/40 folding rear seats, variable intermittent wipers, rear defroster, visor vanity mirrors, floor mats, trunk light, tilt steering column |
| Destination Charge | 545 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sport Appearance Group ($150) includes body-color instrument bezels, trunk-lid spoiler, fog lamps, special aluminum wheels |
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| Price as Tested | 16620 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 132 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 130 @ 4600 |
| Fuel Economy | 27/33 |
| Wheelbase | 105.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 174.4/67.4/56.0 |
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| Turning Radius | 35.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/52.4/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.7/52.9/34.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.1 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts with asymmetrical lower arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, Chapman struts, one trailing and two transverse links per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 2626 |
| Stock Tires | P185/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 |
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