2013 Dodge Neon Part Review Pictures
The
2013 dodge neon is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in
3 trims, ranging from the SE to the R/T. The 2013 Neon's closest competitors
include the Chevrolet Malibu, the Mitsubishi Lancer, and the Volkswagen
Jetta Sedan. Since the Neon's introduction in 1995, Dodge has struggled
to address the chief criticism of its small car offering -- a lack
of refinement. A raucous engine and generous levels of cabin noise
were the car's major weaknesses, while sprightly performance with
a manual gearbox and a spacious cabin were its strengths. Although
the Neon still loses out to most rivals in the refinement area, sporty
handling and a good sound system mean that the little Dodge is not
without its charms.
Upon introduction, 2013 dodge neon is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter,
I4, 132-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 36-mpg
on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard,
and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The
R/T is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 150-horsepower engine
that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed
manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
The cabin has a mix of soft-touch and cheap plastic surfaces, and
if one chooses the option of power windows, they still are only for
the benefit of front passengers. An in-dash six-disc CD changer is
standard on the R/T and optional on the SXT. Audiophiles will be pleased
to know that the R/T's sound system packs plenty of power and delivers
it in a clean manner. Antilock brakes are optional on base and SXT
models and standard on the R/T. Side airbags are optional across the
line. In frontal impact crash testing, the Neon scored four out of
five stars; in side-impact tests, it got three stars for front and
rear passenger protection. In frontal offset crash testing, the 2013
dodge neon earned only a "Marginal" rating, the second lowest possible.
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