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MSRP As Tested: Not Avialable

Versions: SXT, R/T

Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Coupe

Engine Location: Front Engine

Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Engine As Tested: 2.4-liter, Single Overhead Cam, , 16-valves, Inline 4 cylinder, Manual 147, Automatic 142 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and Manaul 158 lb-ft, Automatic 155 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm

Optional Engine: 2.4-liter, Single Overhead Cam, , 24-valves, V-6 cylinder, Manual 200, Automatic 198horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 205 lb-ft torque at 4500 rpm

Transmission As Tested: 5-Speed Manual or optional 4-Speed Automatic

Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 5-speed manual ohc I4 24/32 , ohc V6 21/29, 4-speed automatic ohc I4 21/28, ohc V6 20/28

Standard Safety Features: Driver and front passenger, front and side airbags, front ventilated disc brakes, rear drum brakes, Traction Control, In-Trunk Emergency Trunk Release, Daytime Running Lights, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Rear Obstacle Detection System, engine immobilizer, .

Competition: Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Ford Tarus, Mercury Sable, Mitsubishi Glalant, Mazda 6

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. -- After only two years on the market, slinky Stratus the coupe in Dodge's line from DaimlerChrysler whips up muscular new front and rear styling with racy lines and two trim treatments revised for editions of 2003.

The strong but stubby face of Stratus in two-door coupe format focuses on a revamped prow with fresh fascia, a smoothly curving cross-hair grille and narrow corner headlamp clusters, plus new foglamps in a unique angular shape that coordinates with center slot-like fascia vents.

Interrupting the smooth lines, flat panels on each side of the car hint at the shapes of NASCAR racers as muscular shoulders toward the rear suggest strength.

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