Dodge Neon

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The Dodge Neon was introduced for the 1995 model year as an affordable, fun-to-drive compact car that came as both a four-door sedan and two-door coupe; parent company Chrysler’s Plymouth brand offered its own Neon that was essentially identical to Dodge’s version. The Neon’s clever marketing campaign featured a cheeky, one-word slogan — “Hi.” — that paired nicely with the car’s cute front-end styling. The Neon became a sales success, with over 1.5 million units sold globally by 1999. However, the car faced criticism over time for its cheap-feeling ride, imprecise controls and iffy long-term reliability. Chrysler redesigned the Neon for the 2000 model year, making it larger, quieter and a little more refined. The new Neon was available only as a sedan, and the Plymouth version was discontinued when that brand was dropped after the 2001 model year. The Neon was discontinued after 2005 and replaced by the 2007 Caliber.