Plymouth Sundance Parts & Accessories

Making your Plymouth Sundance run as it was built to is one thing, and it's another to have it perform beyond expectations. Why settle for the average when there is something you can do to help it perform better? Anyway, you've already invested in this vehicle, so why not get the most out of it? Try these ways and see how your Plymouth Sundance moves past its counterparts.

• Declutter your vehicle.

You'll be surprised at how your car would run without all the unnecessary cargo it has been running around with. So, why not start decluttering your vehicle and removing the things you don't actually need? Put aside all the items you'll be needing in times of emergencies, while you get rid of the rest from your previous trips. If you're not going to use them, then ditch them at home. You've got tons of space for storage in your house compared to your hatchback's cargo area, so use it wisely and stop hampering your car's performance by overloading it with unnecessary stuff.

• Maintain clean filters.

Your vehicle has several kinds of filters ensuring that no foreign object or contaminants get to its vital components. So make sure that the filters are clean and have not yet deteriorated from all the dirt and debris that they have collected. One important filter would be the engine air filter, which is responsible in regulating the air flow of your engine system, aside from its protective nature, of course. The engine air filter must be clean and free of any debris that may alter the amount of air going into your engine because the proper amount of air is important in order for your car's engine to burn the oil and function properly to provide you with an impressive performance.

• Give your tires some lovin'.

Your tires are literally what move your vehicle from place to place, so keeping them in good condition is a no brainer anymore. Make sure that your tires have the right amount of air by using a tire pressure gauge instead of by just visually checking them. Just because they don't look flat doesn't mean that they already have all the air they need. Properly inflated tires tend to have more traction on the road, giving your car the ability to accelerate without a problem. And while you're at it, have the tread depth checked as well to know when you will need a new set of tires. Because like air pressure, your tire's tread marks also contribute to how your car runs. So make sure that when it's time to have your tires changed, you must have them replaced immediately. Not only will balding tires hamper your vehicle's performance, but it will also pose a threat to your safety.

Vehicle performance isn't just a matter of what the manufacturer has placed under the hood. Because no matter how great your engine system is, if you're not going to do your part with its maintenance, then it will all just be for nothing.

The Plymouth Sundance, along with its twin the Dodge Shadow, is a compact hatchback available in 3-door and 5-door variants. It was in 1985 when Chrysler first launched these 1987 P-bodies, which would replace the Plymouth Reliant and Dodge Aries. Compared to their predecessors, the Sundance and Shadow were heavier, not to mention more expensive. The change in design, however, brought in more storage space through the hidden hatchback and other standard features.

The Shadow and Sundance were based on the P-body, a variant of the K-car platform. The P-body was designed after Dodge Daytona’s suspension and Doge Lancer’s body, although shorter. The Sundance and Shadow had a hatchback, which could be mistaken for a trunk. This hatchback was considered by Chrsyler to be a special feature that was even used in its marketing and advertising campaign. The twin cars offered a larger storage space, which became one of their main selling points. They were powered by 4-cylinder engines in 2.2L and 2.5L variants. Some of these engines were even turbocharged.

The Plymouth Sundance was available only as a single base model during its first year until a higher-end RS model was launched for 1988. The RS model, short for Rally Sport, had a two-tone paint and leather-wrapped steering wheel. It also came complete with fog lights. It was powered by a 2.2L I4 engine, and its many features included the Infinity sound system, dual power mirrors, and tinted window glass.

In 1991, two separate models came out of the base trim: the entry-level America and mid-level Highline. This was in addition to the RS model, which was discontinued for 1992. The Duster name was used for the Sundance’s performance version. It came with a 3L V6 engine and was equipped with special alloy wheels. Some of the styling cues on this performance model included the Duster graphics and body-colored grille and trim. Chrysler particularly chose the Sundance to bear the Duster name because the Plymouth vehicle was known to have good performance and decent handling. This vehicle was also priced at a lower cost, providing greater value to car owners. For 1993, a new base model replaced the America model. This was better equipped than the America trim. That same year, the Highline was discontinued.

In 1994, the Dodge Shadow and Pontiac Sundance were equipped with a motorized passenger’s side seat belt, a part of the requirement by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. During that time, the twin cars became the least expensive vehicles in the market with a standard airbag on the driver’s side. This later on became a standard for domestic Chrysler vehicles in the US. Because of these standard safety features, the Shadow and Sundance were given a good crash test rating for a vehicle of their size.

Eventually, production ceased in 1994. The twin cars were replaced by the Dodge Neon and Plymouth Neon.