What is the Plymouth Turismo?
The Plymouth Turismo was a compact, two-door hatchback in the brand’s range. Its short body and lift-up rear hatch made it a practical choice for everyday driving, while its sporty shape gave it a distinct look among Plymouth’s smaller cars.
Generation and design
The Turismo had one generation, based on Chrysler’s L-body platform. It arrived as the Plymouth counterpart to the Dodge Charger, replacing the earlier TC3 name. Front-wheel drive and a transverse engine layout helped give the car its compact proportions.
Engines and power
The US lineup used petrol engines from 1.6 L to 2.2 L.
How economical is the Plymouth Turismo?
For US models, the EPA’s best combined rating is 30 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 7.8 L/100 km. EPA ratings use a different test procedure from Europe’s WLTP or NEDC tests and Canada’s 5-cycle ratings.
Questions and answers
How many doors does the Plymouth Turismo have?
It is a two-door hatchback.
When was the Turismo sold?
Its single generation ran from 1983 to 1987. The US EPA figures cover 1984–1987.
What was the Turismo’s best EPA fuel economy?
Its best listed US combined rating is 30 MPG.