Not the First

• The 2000 LX model.
  
  The Plymouth Neon LX debuted in 2000, having following the Chrysler Neon LX, which was introduced in 1995.
  
  

Quick concept

• It took Chrysler only 31 months to bring the Neon from idea to the assembly line.
  
  

New Identity

• Although the body style is a sedan, its stance madeit a natural for the race track.
  
  A custom Hemi-powered LX's leaner and more defined body and wide stance made the car a favorite at stock car and drag racing venues.
  
  

Power Loss

• Standard road LX models did not benefit from bigger engines and received only the 2-liter version.
  
  While the 1995 to 1999 Neons were powered by either a 132-horsepower 2-liter engine or the 150-hp version, the standard road LX was only given 132 horses.
  
  

Bigger in Compact Terms

• The 2001 LX features a longer windshield to give the illusion of a longer body.
  
  The LX with a 105-inch wheelbase gave it an extra inch from previous models, but its more rakish windshield helps add a longer look.
  
  

Types

• Interior of the 2000 LX had less plastic and more cloth than the 1995-1999 Neons.
  
  The LX was offered only as a four-door sedan.