2000 Plymouth Breeze: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Breeze production halted in early calendar 2000 as part of the phase-out of the Plymouth brand. This 4-door midsize sedan had been the low-priced version of the Dodge Stratus and the luxury-oriented Chrysler Cirrus, though Cirrus has added a 4-cylinder model aimed at replacing the Breeze in Chrysler dealerships.
The last of the Breezes come in a single trim level with a 132-horsepower 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine. A 150-hp 2.4-liter four is available at no extra cost. Stratus shares these 4-cylinder engines, but also offers a V6. Breeze's 2.0 engine teams with a manual transmission and is not available with automatic. The 2.4 comes only with automatic. Antilock brakes are available, but Breeze doesn't offer the 4-wheel disc brakes that are optional on Stratus and standard on Cirrus. Safety features include standard child seat rear anchorages. Breeze has performance and accommodations similar to those of comparably equipped Stratuses.

COMPETITION

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