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The Plymouth Sundance and its sportier counterpart, the Duster, were compact cars produced in the early 1990s. Available with a 3.0L engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, these models offered straightforward, practical transportation. Their compact size made them easy to maneuver in urban settings.

Is the Plymouth Sundance/Duster a good first car for women?

Yes, the Plymouth Sundance/Duster can be a good first car for women due to its compact size, easy-to-drive automatic transmission, and simple maintenance needs. Its smaller size makes it maneuverable in city driving and parking.

What is the fuel efficiency of the 1993 Plymouth Sundance/Duster?

The 1993 Plymouth Sundance/Duster with a 3.0L engine and automatic transmission gets around 18-20 MPG in the city and 25-27 MPG on the highway, which is average for its class.

Is the Plymouth Sundance/Duster reliable for daily commuting?

The Plymouth Sundance/Duster is generally reliable for daily commuting if well-maintained. Its simple mechanical design means fewer things can go wrong, but being a 30-year-old car, regular upkeep is important.

How comfortable is the Plymouth Sundance/Duster for taller drivers?

As a compact car, the Sundance/Duster may feel somewhat cramped for taller drivers (over 6 feet), especially in legroom. Shorter to average-height drivers and passengers typically find it comfortable enough.

What are common problems with the Plymouth Sundance/Duster?

Common issues include aging electrical components, rust (especially in northern climates), and transmission wear in higher-mileage examples. The 3.0L V6 engine is generally reliable with proper maintenance.

1993 {Make} Sundance/Duster

Compact Cars Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular Regular Gasoline

Quick specs

Make{Make}
ModelSundance/Duster
Year1993
Vehicle classCompact Cars
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Cylinders6
Engine displacement (L)3.0
Start-Stop[{Start-Stop} not found]
PHEV blendedfalse
MPG data flagN
MFR code[{MFR Code} not found]
ID9975

Fuel economy

Fuel typeRegular
Fuel type 1Regular Gasoline
City MPG (F1)18
Highway MPG (F1)26
Combined MPG (F1)21
Unadjusted city MPG (F1)23.0
Unadjusted highway MPG (F1)37.0
Unrounded combined MPG (F1)0.0
Unrounded highway MPG (F1)0.0
Unrounded city MPG (F1, 2){Unrounded City Mpg For Fuel Type1 (2)}
Annual fuel cost (F1)2550
Annual petroleum (F1)14.167142857142858
Annual petroleum (F2)0.0

Emissions

CO₂ total (F1)-1
CO₂ total (F2)-1
CO₂ tailpipe (F1)Plymouth
CO₂ tailpipe (F2)Plymouth
CO₂ tailpipe (F1, alt)423.1904761904762
CO₂ tailpipe (F2, alt)0.0

Energy use

City electricity use0.0
Highway electricity use0.0
Combined electricity use0.0
City gasoline use0.0
Highway gasoline use0.0
Combined gasoline use0.0

Range

Range city (F1)0.0
Range city (F2)Plymouth
Range highway (F1)Plymouth
Range highway (F2)Plymouth
Range city (F2, alt)0.0
Range highway (F1, alt)0.0
Range highway (F2, alt)0.0

Charging

Time to charge at 120V0.0
Time to charge at 240V0.0
Charge 240b0.0
EPA city utility factor0.0
EPA highway utility factor0.0
EPA combined utility factor0.0

EPA scores

EPA fuel economy score[{EPA Fuel Economy Score} not found]
GHG score[{GHG Score} not found]
EPA model type index2510

Dates and audit

Created on2013-01-01
Modified on2013-01-01
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