Plymouth

Plymouth Horizon

Plymouth Horizon
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The official data lists 23 versions of the Plymouth Horizon (1984–1990), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1990
Markets
United States
Engines
1.6 L to 2.2 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
7.8 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Plymouth Horizon?

The Plymouth Horizon was a compact hatchback with front-wheel drive. It was the American-market Plymouth member of a wider Chrysler compact-car family that also included the Dodge Omni. Its hatchback layout gave it a practical shape for everyday travel.

Plymouth Horizon generations

The listed United States range ran from 1984 to 1990. The Horizon remained a compact hatchback throughout that period.

Engines and power

United States versions used petrol engines ranging from 1.6 L to 2.2 L. Power varied by version.

How economical is the Plymouth Horizon?

For United States models from 1984 to 1990, the EPA’s best combined rating is 30 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 7.8 L/100 km. These are EPA figures for the American market. European WLTP and NEDC procedures differ from the EPA test, so their results are not directly comparable.

Questions and answers

What body style is the Plymouth Horizon?

It is a compact hatchback.

Which years are listed for the United States Horizon?

The listed range is 1984–1990.

What engine sizes are listed?

United States versions span 1.6 L to 2.2 L petrol engines.

Horizon Horizon (1984–1990)

Plymouth Horizon Horizon
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Model codes: L · References: nhtsa.gov, tirewheelguide.com

United States 23 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
1990(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1989(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987–1988(FFS), SIL · (FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1988(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1984(FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed manual–30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model1.6 LPetrol4-speed manual–29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA190 g/km
1984(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km

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