Plymouth Breeze

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Plymouth Breeze

Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation
Parent company	DaimlerChrysler
Production	1996-2000
Assembly	Sterling Heights, Michigan
Predecessor	Plymouth Acclaim
Successor	Chrysler Sebring sedan
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Chrysler JA platform
Engine	2.0 L A588 I4 2.4 L EDZ I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed 41TE automatic
Wheelbase	108 in
Length	187 in
Width	71 in
Height	54.1 in
Curb weight	3,181 lb
Related	Chrysler Cirrus Chrysler Sebring (convertible) Dodge Stratus
Similar	Chevrolet Malibu Ford Contour Nissan Altima

The Plymouth Breeze was a mid-sized 4-door sedan that was introduced in 1996 as a companion to the Chrysler Cirrus and the Dodge Stratus, which were released in 1995. When it was introduced the Breeze came in only one trim level. Based on the Chrysler JA platform, it, the Cirrus, and the Stratus were nicknamed the Cloud Cars. It was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1997. The Breeze was discontinued early in the 2000 model year, as part of the phaseout of the Plymouth brand. Although the Breeze offered a softer tuned suspension, as well as special order packages (such as the Expresso) it was, overall, seen as the low-end model of Chrysler's Cloud Cars, and it did not have a V6 engine option, like its siblings.

1 Design
- 1.1 Specifications
2 Features
3 Year by year changes
4 See also
5 External links
6 References

[edit] Design

The Plymouth Breeze used the cab forward design, originally introduced by the full-size LH cars(Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid, and Eagle Vision) in 1993. Though the Breeze was similar in appearance to the Cirrus and Stratus, there were two distinct features that made it stand out, ridged taillights which incorporated the reverse and turn signals into it instead of a separate strip and an eggcrate grille (a Plymouth staple of that era).

[edit] Specifications

Wheelbase: 108 in
Overall length: 187 in
Overall width: 71 in
Overall height: 54.1 in
Track (front and rear): 60.2 in
Curb weight: 3,181 lb
Towing capacity: 1,000 lb
Torque: 140 ft·lbf

[edit] Features

The Breeze was available with many features and available options, such as a four-speed automatic transmission, anti-lock brakes, a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, air conditioning, a remote trunk release, and a sunroof. Like the Dodge Stratus, the Breeze was built with the 5-speed manual transmission, as part of its base model.

[edit] Engines

2.0 L SOHC 4-cylinder engine (standard, five-speed manual was available)
2.4 L DOHC 4-cylinder engine (optional)

[edit] Trim levels

base: 1996-2000
Expresso: 1998-1999

[edit] Original retail prices(MSRP)

note: prices are approximate, not down to the nearest dollar

1996 -$14,050 USD
1997 -$14,825 USD
1998 -$14,800 USD
1999 -$15,300 USD
2000 -$16,100 USD

[edit] Year by year changes

1997: A new center console which included storage space, an integrated armrest, and rear-seat cupholders were some of the changes for 1997.
1998: A more powerful engine was now available. The DOHC 2.4 L 4-cylinder made 150 hp, the regular 2.0 L only made 132 hp. However, only an automatic transmission was available with the DOHC 2.4 L 4-cylinder engine. A new trim level, the Expresso, was also new for 1998. It added new features including wheel covers that gave it a sportier appearance.
1999: Revised suspension tuning for 1999 which promised a smoother ride, was one of the few changes this year.
2000: Breeze production was halted early in 2000, due to the phaseout of the Plymouth brand name. Only a base model Breeze was available for this year. It and the Chrysler Cirrus were replaced by the Chrysler Sebring sedan for 2001. The last Breeze rolled off the Sterling Heights assembly line on January 7, 2000.

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

Information on the Plymouth Breeze and its siblings

[edit] References

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2280/

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