Download Print Press Kit: 2006 Dodge Stratus Sedan, What's New for '06 2006 Dodge Stratus Sedan Product Chronology Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2005 - 2005 Model Year Dark Taupe/Light Taupe interiors on all Stratus sedans Light Taupe leather available on ES and R/T Satin Silver instrument panel bezels on R/T Linen Gold Clear Coat replaces Light Almond Pearl Coat Midnight Blue Pearl Coat replaces Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl Coat Magnesium Pearl Coat replaces Deep Lava Red Metallic Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat replaces Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat Packages: Stratus SXT offers a new Sport Appearance Package: Chrome-clad wheels, fog lamps, spoiler and Camelot instrument panel bezels. SE and ES models are fleet only 2004 Model Year 2.4-liter PZEV—Standard in California, New York, Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts 2.7-liter, DOHC, V-6 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine (available on fleet sedans only) Manual transmission dropped Low-speed traction control packaged with ABS brakes New 16-inch painted aluminum wheel—Optional on SE and standard on SXT New 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheel—Standard on SE Electrochromic rearview mirror Audio steering wheel controls (packaged with leather seats) Sentry Key® is standard on SXT, ES and R/T New Travel Convenience Group—Premium headliner, electrochromic mirror and traveler New exterior colors: Satin Jade Pearl Coat and Graphite Metallic New front fascia design with chrome-accented grille New door trim design New Russel/Solar cloth seats Color-keyed instrument panel bezels on SE New cluster design 2003 Model Year SE Plus dropped 2.7-liter, DOHC, V-6 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine (only with automatic transaxle) 15-inch painted five-spoke Dodge wheel cover—Standard on SE 16-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheel—Standard on ES Six-disc in-dash CD changer replaces four-disc in-dash CD changer Exterior colors Deep Lava Red and Brilliant Black Crystal 2002 Model Year SXT model introduced New R/T model (mid-year introduction) 2.7-liter V-6 engine Taupe leather-trimmed interior added to ES (February 2001 introduction) AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, CD and equalizer 2.4-liter engine meets Low Emission Vehicle requirements in all 50 states 2001 Model Year All-new exterior and interior design Available new 2.7-liter, DOHC, 24-valve V-6 engine (200 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque) Available AutoStick® driver-interactive transaxle control system Standard four-wheel disc brakes Available ABS Plus four-wheel anti-lock brake system All-new body structure All-new interior including seats, trim and instrument panel Multi-stage next-generation front air bags (driver and passenger)(a) Available supplemental side-curtain air bags for front and rear outboard occupants Three-point center rear seat belt Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system Inside emergency trunk release 2000 Model Year New “SE” badging for base model New instrument cluster graphics User-ready child seat top tether anchors Standard 2.4-liter engine 1999 Model Year Available Sentry Key® engine immobilizer New instrument cluster graphics Available four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes Long-life automatic transaxle fluid introduced— 100,000-mile service interval 1998 Model Year Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system 2.5-liter Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (TLEV) engines available Next-generation driver and front passenger air bags(a) 1997 Model Year New power sun roof option Floor console with armrest and covered storage 1996 Model Year Chrome-plated cast-aluminum wheels 1995 Model Year Stratus introduction (a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.