Dodge Stratus

Second generation
Second generation
	2001-2003 Dodge Stratus sedan
Overview
Production	July 17, 2000–2006 (Sedan); 2000–2005 (Coupé)
Assembly	United States: Sterling Heights, Michigan (Sterling Heights Assembly) (sedan); United States: Normal, Illinois (Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America) (Coupé)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan; 2-door coupé
Platform	Sedan:Chrysler JR platform; Coupé:Chrysler ST-22 platform
Related	Sedan:; Chrysler Sebring sedan; Volga Siber; Coupé:; Chrysler Sebring coupé; Mitsubishi Eclipse
Powertrain
Engine	Sedan:; 2.4 L EDZ I4; 2.4 L EDV/EDT turbo I4 (Mexico); 2.7 L EER V6; Coupé:; 2.4 L 4G64 I4; 3.0 L 6G72 V6;
Transmission	5-speed manual; 4-speed F4A42/F4A51 automatic; 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Sedan: 108.0 in (2,743 mm); Coupé: 103.7 in (2,634 mm)
Length	Sedan: 191.2 in (4,856 mm); Coupé: 190.9 in (4,849 mm)
Width	2003–06 Sedan: 70.6 in (1,793 mm); 2001–02 Sedan: 71.9 in (1,826 mm); Coupé: 70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height	Sedan: 54.9 in (1,394 mm); 2003–06 R/T Sedan: 54.4 in (1,382 mm); 2003–05 Coupé: 53.9 in (1,369 mm); 2001–02 Coupé: 53.7 in (1,364 mm)

First generation
First generation
Overview
Production	1995–2000
Assembly	United States: Sterling Heights, Michigan (Sterling Heights Assembly)
Designer	Michael Santoro (1992)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	Chrysler JA platform
Related	Chrysler Cirrus; Chrysler Sebring convertible; Plymouth Breeze
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L A588 I4; 2.4 L EDZ/EY7 I4; 2.4 L EDV/EDT turbo I4; 2.5 L 6G73 V6;
Transmission	5-speed manual; 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108 in (2,743 mm)
Length	186 in (4,724 mm)
Width	71.7 in (1,821 mm)
Height	1995–98 Base: 54.2 in (1,377 mm); 1999–2000 Base: 54.2 in (1,377 mm); 1995–97 ES: 52.4 in (1,331 mm); 1998–2000 ES: 54.4 in (1,382 mm)

Dodge Stratus
Dodge Stratus
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation (1995–1998); DaimlerChrysler (1998–2006); Mitsubishi Motors (coupés only)
Also called	Chysler Stratus (Europe, 1995–2000)
Production	December 1994–2006 (sedan); 2000–2005 (coupé)
Model years	1995–2006 (sedan); 2001–2005 (coupé)
Body and chassis
Class	Midsize car
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L 6G73 V6
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge Spirit & Dodge Dynasty (sedan); Dodge Avenger (coupé); Dodge 2000GTX
Successor	Dodge Avenger (sedan); Chrysler Sebring (Europe); Dodge Challenger (coupé)

The Dodge Stratus is a mid-size car that was introduced by Dodge in February 1995 and was based on the 4-door sedan Chrysler JA platform. The Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus were all on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1996 and 1997. It received critical acclaim at launch, but ratings fell over time. An updated version of the Stratus was introduced for 2001, with the Cirrus being renamed as the Chrysler Sebring, and a coupé model was also added to the range. Production ended in early 2006 at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant after building 1,308,123 Stratus and Sebrings since 2000.^[1]

First generation (1995–2000)

Second generation (2001-2006)

In 2000, the Stratus Second generation became the last of the "Cloud Cars" when the Cirrus was renamed as the Sebring,^[3] and the Breeze was discontinued (along with the Plymouth brand).^[4]

During this time, sales declined as its ratings by consumer and auto magazines fell among competing mid-size cars.^[5] At the same time sedan market had shifted with the larger Intrepid and later Charger achieving record sales. The 2004 model year included styling revisions, but this did not improve sales. The Stratus was discontinued in May 2006^[1] (the Sebring name was continued).

Engines

2.4 L EDZ I4
2.4 L EDV/EDT I4
2.7 L EER V6

Engines

2.4 L 4G64 I4
3.0 L 6G72 V6

Licensed production in Russia

Sales

Calendar year	United States
1998^[6]	123,303
1999	95,186
2000	128,549
2001	110,504
2002	114,056
2003	59,022
2004	136,014
2005	104,020
2006	102,317
Sales total	972,971

References

^ ^a ^b Neff, John (May 21, 2006). "Stratus and Sebring gone for good". Autoblog. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
^ "Automakers embark on new-model changeovers". Automotive News. August 7, 2000. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
^ Webster, Larry (December 2000). "Chrysler Sebring LXi Road Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
^ "1996–2000 Plymouth Breeze". Consumer Guide Auto. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
^ Winfield, Barry (February 2003). "2003 Dodge Stratus vs. Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Six More Mid-Size Sedans - Comparison Tests". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
^ Wilson, Gerard (November 16, 2020). "Dodge Cars and Production Numbers, US". allpar.com. Retrieved January 13, 2022.

[gone-1] Neff, John (May 21, 2006). "Stratus and Sebring gone for good". Autoblog. Retrieved June 13, 2022.

[2] "Automakers embark on new-model changeovers". Automotive News. August 7, 2000. Retrieved January 12, 2020.

[3] Webster, Larry (December 2000). "Chrysler Sebring LXi Road Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved January 14, 2015.

[4] "1996–2000 Plymouth Breeze". Consumer Guide Auto. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.

[5] Winfield, Barry (February 2003). "2003 Dodge Stratus vs. Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Six More Mid-Size Sedans - Comparison Tests". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2010-07-23.

[6] Wilson, Gerard (November 16, 2020). "Dodge Cars and Production Numbers, US". allpar.com. Retrieved January 13, 2022.

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