If its standard features aren't enough Dodge has made it so you can add options as you see fit instead of the usual practice of packaging everything into an all-or-nothing clump. Some of the R/T's options include side-impact airbags, a power sunroof and the aforementioned leather seats and trim. Even fully loaded it only costs $22,555, $585 less than last year's fully optioned Neon R/T. Not bad, especially when considering it's a seriously updated model.
Actually, you'd be hard pressed to find anything that comes close to its performance and features for the money. The fact that Dodge has backed up all this fun with an intelligently thought out, extremely well made interior only adds to the value equation. Factor in its best in class 3-year/60,000 km comprehensive and 7-year/115,000 km powertrain warranty and it just might be too hard for some folks to pass up - at least that's what Dodge is banking on.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $20,795 - $22,555 (not including dealer installed accessories)
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 150 hp, 135 lb-ft torque, 2.0-L, 16-valve, SOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd man
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 1,164 kg (2,567 lb)
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 371 L (13.1 cu ft)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 8.8/6.7 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 84/115,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Cavalier, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Spectra, Mazda
- Protegé, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Pontiac Sunfire, Saturn ION, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, VW Golf/Jetta
- Web Site: www.dodge.ca
