Plymouth

Plymouth Neon

Plymouth Neon
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The official data lists 28 versions of the Plymouth Neon (1995–2001), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1995–2001
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
2.0 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
8.1 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
8.1 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Plymouth Neon?

The Plymouth Neon was a compact car with front-wheel drive, sold as a sedan and a coupe. It was part of Chrysler’s Neon family, with the Plymouth name used in the United States. A 2.0 L petrol engine powered the versions listed here.

Plymouth Neon generations

The first generation ran from 1995 to 1999 in the United States and Canada. The second generation followed in the United States from 2000 to 2001, with updated styling and interior details. The Plymouth Neon’s final listed year was 2001.

Engines and power

The listed Neon versions use a 2.0 L petrol engine. Power and transmission details vary by version.

How economical is the Plymouth Neon?

For United States models from 1995 to 2001, the EPA’s best combined rating is 29 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 8.1 L/100 km. Canada’s listed 1995–1999 versions also have a lowest consumption of 8.1 L/100 km, measured on the NRCan 5-cycle test. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle results use different procedures, so each rating is best read within its own market.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the Plymouth Neon come in?

It was offered as a sedan and a coupe.

Which years was the Neon sold as a Plymouth in the United States?

The listed United States range runs from 1995 to 2001.

What engine is listed for the Neon?

The versions use a 2.0 L petrol engine.

Neon first generation (1995–1999)

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

Model codes: PL · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org, consumerguide.com

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Neon second generation (2000–2001)

Plymouth Neon second generation
Photo: Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: PL · Sold in: United States · References: cars.com, neonregistry.org

United States 4 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
20012.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
20012.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
20002.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
20002.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 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.