Plymouth

Plymouth Reliant

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The official data lists 43 versions of the Plymouth Reliant (1984–1989), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1984–1989
Markets: United States
Engines: 2.2 L to 2.6 L
Fuels: Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States): 9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Plymouth Reliant?

The Plymouth Reliant was a mid-size family car from Chrysler’s Plymouth division, offered as a coupe, sedan and station wagon. It arrived for the 1981 model year as one of the first cars built on Chrysler’s K platform. Its range of body styles gave families a choice of a conventional sedan or a wagon with more room for people and luggage. The K platform became a key part of Chrysler’s lineup in the early 1980s.

Generations and engines

The Reliant had one generation, the first generation (1981–1989), identified by the K code. Its US-market petrol engines ranged from 2.2 L to 2.6 L. The mix of body styles made it a versatile family car.

How economical was the Plymouth Reliant?

In United States EPA figures for 1984–1989, the Reliant’s best combined rating is 26 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km on the EPA test. These are two ways of expressing fuel economy under the US testing procedure.

Where was the Reliant sold?

The Reliant’s listed market is the United States, where it was offered with petrol engines. Its coupe, sedan and wagon body styles gave Plymouth a broad family-car range during the 1980s.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the Plymouth Reliant have?

It was offered as a coupe, sedan and station wagon.

How many generations of Reliant were there?

One: the first generation, from 1981 to 1989.

What was the Reliant’s best EPA fuel economy?

The best combined rating listed is 26 MPG.

What engines were available in the US figures?

The petrol engine range ran from 2.2 L to 2.6 L.

Reliant first generation (1981–1989)

Plymouth Reliant first generation — Photo: Distancerunner15 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: K · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 43 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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1988–1989(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987(POLICE) (FFS) · (FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1987(POLICE) (FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) · (POLICE) (FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1986(POLICE) (FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1984CA model	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984CA model	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 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.