17. Dodge Neon

The Dodge Neon was often written off due to its budget-friendly build and cheerful, smiley face grille. But when the SRT-4 performance model arrived, it stunned the automotive world. Packing turbocharged power, the Neon SRT-4 delivered acceleration and handling that left many established sports compacts in its dust, earning serious respect on the street and the track. Jalopnik