Verdict
C
BHP
137 bhp
0–60
8.4 s
Top speed
127 mph
MPG
25 mpg (US)
Used
$800-$3,600
Strengths
- Beefier styling
- V6 option added
- Cheap performance
Weaknesses
- Still soft to drive
- Rust ongoing
- Cabin plastics dated
Notable tech
- RD facelift — swollen arches
- 2.0 four and 2.7 V6 petrols
- 5-speed manual / 4-speed auto
- Front-wheel drive
Common issues
- Crank pulley failure on 2.0
- Sticky throttle bodies
- Rear arch rust
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across RD2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.6 petrol
BHP114
Torque145 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 petrol
BHP137
Torque181 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.7 V6 petrol
BHP167
Torque245 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT