CHRYSLER NEON (1996-1999)克莱斯勒霓虹(1996-1999)
In the USA, the Neon is a small, affordable saloon that sells in big numbers, much like a Focus or an Astra does here.在美国,是个小霓虹灯,廉价房出售,大号码犹如一个焦点或者是否雅特这里. Yet in size, it?s equivalent to a Mondeo or Vectra.但规模不大,但?收盘等于或vectra了蒙迪欧. Cleverly, the UK importers realise this and have priced the car mid-way between both.巧妙,英国进口商已经了解到这一点,轿车价格年年两地. New car buyers snap up almost every Neon that lands here, with used examples also much in demand.新购车折断了,几乎每霓虹地政这里,用实例与需求也很大. Despite the many trim level variants, the Neon has always been sold here in small numbers, with demand constantly outstripping supply.尽管多层次修剪变种、霓虹一直在这里卖小号码供给与需求的不断超越. Chrysler even withdrew their TV ads only months after the launch, claiming dealers had too many customers and too few cars.克莱斯勒甚至撤走电视广告推出后仅几个月,自称有过太多的客户和经销商车太少. Like Daewoo, they used a mass of publicity to promote what was effectively an unknown brand.如大宇,他们用了大量有效的宣传推广是什么牌子不详. Similarly, with cars that were not quite the last word in technology or driving satisfaction, the value for money card was pushed hard in the advertising.同样,被同车的最后一个字不太满意或驾驶技术、物有所值被推打在广告牌. Whatever the marketing tactics, the fact remains that the Neon is a roomy, well-equipped car with strong performance and an even stronger following from new and used buyers alike.无论营销策略,事实仍然是一个宽敞的霓虹灯、设备齐全,具有较强的汽车性能和更强从以下新旧买家一视同仁. Re-sale values remain high but as more begin to put on the miles and months, numbers coming onto the used market will increase and prices should dip.转售价值仍高,但随着越来越开始穿上千里月进入市场的数量将会增加,价格应以837
HISTORY历史
Chrysler?s smallest saloon first appeared in America and continental European markets in early 1994, arriving in Britain in June 1996.克莱斯勒?收盘最小球馆最早出现在美国和欧洲大陆市场在1994年年初,1996年6月来到英国. Interestingly enough, it was the need to engineer right-hand drive cars for a big push into the Japanese market that led to Chrysler selling the car in the UK.有趣它需要工程师右车为打进日本市场的一大导致克莱斯勒汽车在英国出售.
It was a decision that made a lot of sense, as the dealer network was already in place, with the existing Jeep franchises expanded to handle both the Neon and, later, Voyager people carrier.这是一个明智的决定,做了很多,由于经销商网络已经到位,与现有专营吉普车的霓虹灯和扩大办理,后来人们旅行者承运人.
The first versions all shared the same engine and transmissions that continue in the car today.第一版本相同的发动机和变速器,今天继续留在车内. The fuel-injected 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit boasts excellent power and economy, though the optional three-speed automatic tends to be a bit jerky and generally unrefined.燃料注入2.0公升、四缸股力量和优秀夸耀经济虽然择三速自动偏向于有点肉干、一般不登大雅之堂.
In summer 1997, a new, luxurious SLX version joined the existing LE and LX, followed by an even more lavishly equipped GLX in October.1997年夏天,新版本加入现有豪华舒乐、lx,其次是配备了更为过度天然10. This latter Neon featured leather upholstery and wood-trim on the dashboard, though there are very few of these cars on the used market.后者展出霓虹灯装饰和皮革木笔挺的仪表、虽然这些车就很少使用市场. The same applies to the sporty CS model, launched in the summer of 1998.同样,以潇洒政务模式,于1998年夏季推出.
The Neon range was comprehensively updated in 1999 with an all-new model.霓虹范围为1999年全面更新了所有的新模式. This shared the looks of Chysler?s elegant US-only 300M model, and was improved in a number of key areas.这个共同风貌chysler?收盘雅致美只有阶模式,提高在一些关键领域. Engine, suspension, brakes, styling: all were changed, but the car was still recognisably a Neon.发动机、暂停、制动器、造型:都变了,但车辆仍recognisably了霓虹灯. Only two trim levels were available, SE and SX.只有两个层次修剪后,或硒和SX的.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
Even the LE comes complete with driver and passenger airbags, power steering, a high quality stereo, electric front windows and mirrors and remote central locking.即使是完成同乐司机及乘客气袋、动力转向、高质量立体声、电动窗、镜子、边远阵线中央锁. To this, the LX adds air-conditioning and ABS, as well as the novelty of mirrors which fold back electrically to protect them when parked in narrow streets.对此,lx加入空调和ABS、以及新奇而折回来的镜子时停了电,以保护他们狭窄的街道.
The SLX automatic takes the equipment tally a couple of stages further, with features like alloy wheels, front fog lamps and a six-speaker stereo all standard.该部位自动设备需几个阶段进一步相符,如合金车轮与特点,前面雾灯具、六各标准立体声议长. You can tell the SLX from other Neons by its bonnet power bulge, as well as colour-keyed door-handles and bumper rubbing strips.你可以告诉其他部位胀neons由其头盖电力、以及肤色调门柄及保险杠擦片.
For the complete luxury touch, however, the GLX boasts a leather interior, wood trim and special alloy wheels.为完成豪华触摸,但是,拥有天然皮革内政部、木材及特殊合金车轮浪.
The post 1999 cars are improved in all respects.99年后的车在各方面的改善. Both models are available with the all important Four A?s; air conditioning, automatic gearbox, anti lock brakes and airbags for driver and passenger as standard.两种模式可与所有的四个重要?收盘;空调、自动变速箱、为防锁煞车和司机及乘客气袋作为标准. The LX comes with a full leather interior.lx是一个充满了皮革内政部.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
With new and used demand extremely strong, prices have stayed firm, with even the earliest N-plate LE versions commanding at least £1,500.用新需求非常强劲,价格已摆出强硬姿态,连最早N-二板指挥乐版本至少1500英镑. Though automatic transmission has always been a no-cost option on every model, the trade still prices used versions £50-£100 or so above manuals.虽然自动变速器一直是无成本每选择模式业内版本仍使用英镑的价格50-100英镑以上或手册等.
A LX manual should be around £1,500 and an automatic about £1,600.一要围绕lx手册、自动约1500英镑1600英镑. If you can stretch to the GLX, it?s probably a better bet, as they include ABS and air conditioning.如果你能向天然弹力,它?收盘可能更好打赌,它们包括ABS的空调. If you?d prefer a 1998 R-Plater, expect to pay roughly £1,700 for a LE manual or £1,800 if you?re after an auto.如果你?丁宁愿住宅1998-薄板、预计支付了大约1700英镑1800英镑,如果你或手册乐?再经过一个自动.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
No major areas of concern have surfaced since the Neon has been on sale, so provided the car has been maintained according to the service schedule, all should be well.没有重大的关切领域涌现霓虹以来一直出售所以只要按照汽车保养服务已经时间表,一切都要好.
Electrical features like windows, door-locks and mirrors should always be checked as it?s amazing how expensive they can be to set right if there?s a problem.电气特性如窗门门锁及镜子都要检查它吗?收盘惊叹昂贵,如果能以正确吗?收盘一个问题.
The interior trim assembly on some cars has been somewhat less than exact so make sure everything fits properly and that there are no squeaks or rattles.内政部修剪一些汽车装配有所不足确实做到事事做,不适合妥善和风细雨或摇铃. The Second Generation Neons are a vast improvement in this respect.neons二代在这方面有很大的改善.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(Based on a 1996 Neon 1.8, excl VAT) A full exhaust system will be about £500.(基于1996霓虹1.8,不包括增值税)排气系统将全部约500英镑. Brake pads front and rear are about £60 and £70, a starter motor is about £190 and an alternator around £285.刹车皮前方和后方约60英镑英镑70约190英镑的起动马达发电机和285英镑左右. You'll pay around £240 for a new door mirror, roughly £350 for a radiator and about £95 for a replacement windscreen.您付出240英镑左右为新大门镜粗略一英镑350英镑,约95散热器更换挡风玻璃. As for servicing, a major one will be about £200, an intermediate £110 and a minor one, close to £70.至于服务,其中主要一项将大约200英镑、110英镑、中间小,接近英镑70.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Performance is strong, with rest to sixty dispatched in just 8.8 seconds (only a 10th of a second slower than a VW Golf GTi) on the way to a maximum of 121mph.表现强劲,休息到8月8日仅用60秒出动(十二只慢了64+15高尔夫GTI组)的方式来最高121mph. And handling?处理? Well, the Neon's chassis isn't quite as involving as that of, say, a Peugeot 306, though you wouldn?t really expect it of a car originally tuned for billiard table-smooth American roads.好了,霓虹灯的底盘是不太一样,因为涉及毒犯,标致306、虽然你wouldn?笔真的期待一辆汽车收看台球桌上原本光滑美洲道路.
Chrysler in the UK chose a stiff suspension set-up for European roads and the result is a car that handles tautly enough for most (with surprisingly responsive power steering), losing out only over poor surfaces.克莱斯勒在英国选择了激烈暂停设置道路和欧洲的汽车,处理结果是最够tautly(出乎意料顺应助力转向)失去了唯一的贫困面. As a motorway car, though, it's excellent.作为高速公路车,虽然它的出色.
At the pumps, the Neon's economy is impressive given its engine capacity, with official `extra urban` figures of 49mpg for the manual and 43mpg for the automatic to its credit.在水泵、霓虹的经济能力令人印象鉴于其发动机、`市`额外官方数字为49mpg和43mpg手册供自动对其信用. The small fuel tank, however, restricts you to 300 miles or so between fill-ups.小油箱,但限制你300英里左右之间加油.
OVERALL 总体
Not the cheapest used family saloon but as something out of the ordinary, loaded with features and likely to hold its value, the Neon adds up.家庭房不便宜,但由于采用了一些非同寻常,特点和可能装有价值上抬,霓虹加起来.
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