Plymouth Sundance first generation

Plymouth Sundance first generation
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The Plymouth Sundance first generation (1987–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the United States.

Model codes: P, AP

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth America
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)283–396 L EPA
Passenger space (EPA)2,265–2,520 L EPA

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: US EPA fuel economy data.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

306 complaints for model years 1987–1994. 48 crashes · 23 fires · 54 injuries

  • Engine 46
  • Airbags 41
  • Seats 33
  • Seat belts 20

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 19 versions of the Plymouth Sundance first generation

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United States 19 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
1990–1994(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
1989–1994(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23–26 MPG (9.0–10.2 L/100 km) EPA212–240 g/km
1990–1994(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA240–263 g/km
1988–1994(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA221–240 g/km
1992–1994(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA263–291 g/km
1992–1994(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive18–21 MPG (11.2–13.1 L/100 km) EPA263–307 g/km
1989–1992(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1991–1992(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA276–307 g/km
1989–1990(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987–1988SIL · (FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987–1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987–1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987(TURBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19872.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987(TURBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

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