Dodge Spirit
The Spirit replaced the Dodge Aries in 1989 and in its turn was replaced by the Dodge Stratus in 1995. The Dodge Spirit was a mid-size car that was based on the Chrysler A platform, and it was a twin of the Chrysler LeBaron and the Plymouth Acclaim.
Dodge Spirit Overview
The Dodge Spirit was a mid-size sedan introduced by Chrysler Corporation in the late 1980s. Positioned as a practical and affordable family car, the Spirit was developed to cater to the needs of buyers looking for a roomier alternative to compact cars without moving up to a full-size sedan. The Dodge Spirit was introduced in 1988 for the 1989 model year. It remained in production until 1995.
The Spirit was based on Chrysler’s AA-body platform, which it shared with its sibling, the Plymouth Acclaim, and the luxury variant, the Chrysler LeBaron sedan. It was offered as a four-door sedan. Over its production run, the Spirit was available with various engines, ranging from a 2.5-liter inline-four to a 3.0-liter V6. There was also a turbocharged variant of the 2.5-liter engine available in some models. The Spirit came with either a manual or automatic transmission, depending on the trim and year.
The Dodge Spirit was positioned as a value-for-money proposition, targeting families and individuals looking for a reliable and roomy sedan without breaking the bank. The Dodge Spirit and its platform-mates were succeeded by the “cloud cars” in the mid-1990s – namely, the Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus.
Dodge Spirit Sales Figures
Dodge Spirit U.S Sales Data & Charts
US Annual Sales
Year | Sales Units |
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1988 | 3,950 |
1989 | 76,558 |
1990 | 91,152 |
1991 | 81,222 |
1992 | 65,847 |
1993 | 87,421 |
1994 | 59,420 |
1995 | 6,158 |