‘Chrysler Neon stands out in By JIM ROBINSON Special to the Beaver ~ J ill the Chrysler Neon be the car which steals the : small family sedan crown away from Honda‘s Civic or the Cavalier/Sunbird twins? At the recent Montreal Auto Show, Chrysler announced Canadian prices which start at $10,995 for the base vehicle; $12,665 for the "Highline" model with a mix of options most North Americans order; and $14,545 for the "Sport" version of the car. The vehicle will be sold at Plymouth and Dodge dealerships under the same name â€" Neon. In the past each line had its own model name like the Plymouth Alliance and Dodge Spirit which were in fact the same car. When the car was introduced, a Chrysler spokesman said "value for the money" is what will send people out to buy the car. "When we talk about value, we point to features such as the most horsepower in its class, dual air bags, side impact protection, spirited perforâ€" mance, generous interior volume and a 2.0â€"litre, 16â€"valve SOHC engine, stanâ€" dard in every Neon," he said. "This is a small car people will want to buy, rather than have to buy. The fact it is affordable makes Neon even more attractive." Available options include antiâ€"lock brakes, integrated child seats, dual power remote side mirrors, power locks and a number of comfort and convenience features. In the flesh, as opposed to the picâ€" tures, the Neon is very much a smaller several years ago, we realized that in _fl _AE LH with unmistakable styling cues _ order to standcout from the crowd, LOCKWOOD P 7 j KER CADILLAC PONTIAG abounding particularly with its "cab _ Neon would have to be dramatically CHRYSLER ‘ ï¬ x BUICK LIMHTED different in design, performance, safeâ€" ty and value." forward" concept.. The nose, with its aeroâ€"inspired lights is very LH in appearance. Like LH it also cleaves the wind neatly having a 0.34 drag coefficient. Even though it is aerodyâ€" namically svelte, it still has a trunk which can hold almost 12 cubic feet of luggage. The car cost (US)$1.3 billion and 31 months to develop. Heart of the Neon is a 132 hp, transversely mountâ€" ed fourâ€"cylinder engine which proâ€" vides 129 ft/lbs of torque. Standard transmission is a newlyâ€"developed fiveâ€"speed manual. There is a threeâ€" speed automatic available as a $650 option. Chrysler president, Robert A. Luz, said, "when we looked at the 20â€"plus competitors in the small car market %ï¬ : t o+ +8 NAE a crow on 4 d cbA s yo4 Jay Lockwood, president of J. Lockwood Chrysler is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Coles to the sales and leasing team. Spencer brings many years of automotive experience to the team. Spencer invites you to drop by, or give him a call. a0gâ€" LUBE, Py MX 37e 4 4 d n a 3 NE ded smallâ€"¢car market : 60 SP 4â€"dr., V8, auto, fully loaded, heated _# $ leather seats, premium sound, power moon roof. ' 3 410 SOUTH SERVICE RD. WEST, DOAKVILLE 84541681¢": 6395695 9. T a i “""""r'e’}flï¬/ OIL and P66 ‘6 Arenigay ‘Aepsaupam â€" annoworny â€" 1y Aquatred Regatta Allâ€"Season Radials _ Allâ€"Season Touring Radials FILTER Including 53 POINT INSPECTION 25%, Clearance Priced| All Winter Tires | From $29.95 Invicta GL Allkâ€"Season Radials At Clearance Prices Corsa GT Allâ€"Season Radials Size Price $ Starting From Size Price $ 2 495 1) Change oil, filter, and lubricate 2) Add gas line antiâ€"freeze 3) Analyze starter motor, battery, alternator 4) Top up antiâ€"freeze and get 4L windsheild washer fluid quALITY PARTS ENNED 'm@ Capital of Ford Country /â€"’ P185/70R14 BSL _ 73.00 175/R13 865 52.95 J I > Double Air Mil e 99 P205/75R14 XNW 81.00 175/70R13 825 _ 52.95 On all purchases until February 26 P215/75R15 XNW _ 88.00 185/70R14 885 _ 57.95 Earn AIR MILES on all Goodyear tires and service including the great values o Free Ins'u"aï¬on P165/BOR13 BSL _ 57.00 s 5 510 145/R13 745 29.95 Midâ€"Winter 5) Tighten belts hose clamps as required listed in this ad. Ask your participating retailer. Tire sale ends February 12, e * Free Rotation P175/7Z0R13BSL _ 68.00 © 155/R13 785 42.95 ULTRA GRIP P155/80813 Service 6) Test tread depth rotate tires 1994. Call for additional sizes and sale prices. Savings may vary. Up to four 303 Upper Middle Road E. 338â€"0011 MON., WED. FRI. 8:00 a.m.â€"5:00 p.m . TUES. THURS. 8:00 a.m.â€"8:00 p.m. 280 South Service Rd. W. |__| _1 oew__| _ Oakville e EI 845â€"1646 P195/75R14 BSL _ 72.00 165/R13 825 47.95 age Offer validfor most cars and light trucks at participoting retailers untilFeb. 26, 1994 months to pay on credit card purchases exceeding $250.00. 0.A.C. Bronte Rd OAKVILLE 297 Speers Road (at Dorval) 845â€"4227 * t us 1