2000 Plymouth Breeze: Road Test
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2000 Plymouth Breeze
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- MSRP: $15,910
- Invoice: $14,585
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Our road test for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Plymouth Breeze from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Plymouth Breeze help you decide if a 2000 Plymouth Breeze is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 4.7 |
While the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder provides adequate acceleration with the standard 5-speed manual transmission, the optional 2.4-liter is a much better choice if you have a car full of people or cargo. The automatic transmission in our test car was responsive and usually in the right gear for the situation. It does not, however, give you manual access to second gear, which can be a nuisance in situations like slow downhill driving.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.4 |
We averaged 27 mpg with a 2.0-liter model, but that included an abundance of highway driving. Expect 20-22 mpg in urban driving, which is still better than average for a midsize car.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5 |
Breeze has agile handling with little body lean and plenty of grip, making it fun to thread along twisting roads.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 5 |
As expected of "corporate cousins," the Breeze drives much like the Cirrus and Stratus. That means it has agile handling with little body lean and plenty of grip, making it fun to thread along twisting roads.
QUIETNESS
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 5 |
Though changes to the suspension this year help soften harder bumps a bit while quieting the highway ride, road noise can still be a problem.
CONTROLS
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
Other than low-place audio controls, Breeze has a useful and simple dashboard design.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.2 |
Plenty of head and leg room for two large adults. Seats are comfortable but lack support for spirited driving. Visibility is great to all angles except the rear. The narrow rear window and high rear parcel shelf make it hard to see out the back.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.1 |
Breeze has an airy interior that's unusually roomy for the car's compact exterior dimensions. There's plenty of leg space fore and aft and sufficient rear-seat width for three medium-size adults to travel without feeling like sardines. If there's a deficit, it's head room for taller people, especially in back.
CARGO ROOM
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.5 |
Breeze has a large trunk with a flat floor and a large aperture that opens down to the bumper. The rear seatback folds down for more cargo space. Interior storage is more than adequate.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.3 |
The last Breezes are by no means collectors items, but are well-equipped sedans with compact-size exterior dimensions and midsize passenger and cargo room. Prices are low considering the room and number of features. The similar Stratus and Cirrus offer more power and a wider assortment of options, but probably not the deep discounts available on this dying Breeze.
Total Score
| Base, 2.0 I4 man. | Base, 2.4 I4 auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 46 | 50.2 |
Total Score: 46
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