Plymouth Breeze Breeze

Plymouth Breeze Breeze
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The Plymouth Breeze Breeze (1996–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: JA

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,724–4,742 mm
Width–1,803–1,821 mm
Height–1,374–1,382 mm
Wheelbase–2,743 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,320–1,443 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)396–453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,690–2,718 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

666 complaints for model years 1996–2000. 62 crashes · 68 fires · 59 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Engine 265
  • Transmission and drivetrain 49
  • Steering 45
  • Airbags 39
  • Brakes 33
  • Electrical system 26

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 9 versions of the Plymouth Breeze Breeze

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–20002.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1998–2000CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
1998–2000CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA251–276 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
1996–1997(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA205–212 g/km
1996(FFS), CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1999Mid-size2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.8–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle248–258 g/km
1996–1998Mid-size2.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.0–13.6 L/100 km 5-cycle230–313 g/km
1996–1998Mid-size2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.7–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle200–207 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.