• The Neon, Dodge's entry into the compact sedan market, made its debut in January 1994. According to MSN Autos, it was lauded for its design, powerful engine and sporty handling, as well as its economical value. In 2003, the SRT-4 was added to the lineup. It was the second-fastest vehicle in Dodge's lineup, ranking behind the Viper.
  
  

2005 Models

• The final year of production for the Neon was 2005. It had three models: the SE, SXT and SR-4. The SE and SXT came with a 2-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generated 132 horsepower and 130 foot-pounds of torque. The SR-4 used a 2.4-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generated 230 horsepower and 250 foot-pounds of torque. A five-speed manual overdrive transmission was standard for all three models. A four-speed automatic overdrive transmission was optional on the SE and SXT. The fuel tank held up to 12.5 gallons of gasoline. The 2-liter engine, with four-speed transmission, got 25 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway. With a five-speed transmission, it got 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The 2.4-liter engine got 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
  
  

2004 Models

• The 2004 Neon models were the SE, SXT, R/T and SRT-4. The SE and SXT came with a 2-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generated 132 horsepower and 130 foot-pounds of torque. The R/T had a 2-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generated 150 horsepower and 135 foot-pounds of torque. The SRT-4 used a 2.4-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generated 230 horsepower and 250 foot-pounds of torque. Each came with a five-speed manual overdrive transmission, while the SE and SXT had the option of a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The 2-liter, four-speed engine got 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The 2-liter, five-speed engine got 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The 2.4-liter engine got 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
  
  

2003 Models

• The 2003 Neon models were similar to the 2004 line. The SE, SXT and R/T used the same engines as their 2004 counterparts. The SRT-4 had a 2.4-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that generated 215 horsepower and 245 foot-pounds of torque. The 2-liter engine with four-speed automatic overdrive transmission got 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The five-speed got 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.