THE sporty version of the Chrysler Neon has gone on sale in the UK. The Neon R/T has a 2.0-litre engine tuned to 150bhp, and has a leather interior, boot spoiler, side skirts and a deep front air dam.

It promises 0-62mph acceleration of 9.6 seconds and a potential top speed of 132mph and is priced at £13,995 on-the-road. At the same time Chrysler has reduced the price of its Neon LX model by £300 to £12,695 on-the-road, but is now offering automatic transmission (with cruise control) as a £300 extra instead of a no-cost option.