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Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.
Summary
The 1992 Eagle Talon is a gasoline-powered subcompact car with front-wheel drive and a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Its official fuel economy is 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway, for 22 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe emissions are 403.95 g of CO2 per mile. These figures give buyers a straightforward way to consider fuel use and emissions alongside the Talon's basic configuration. The Talon is the model name, within Eagle's Talon family. Its listed body type is car, and its EPA class is Subcompact Cars.
Who it is for
It may suit buyers looking for a gasoline-powered subcompact with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its city, highway and combined MPG figures help frame fuel-use expectations.
What is good
- 22 MPG combined
- 26 MPG highway
- Front-wheel drive
- 5-speed manual transmission
What to know first
- 19 MPG city
- EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050
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1992 Eagle Talon: the full review
The 1992 Eagle Talon pairs a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. Consider its 22 MPG combined rating and $3,050 annual fuel cost when weighing its running costs.
Overview
The 1992 Eagle Talon is a gasoline-powered subcompact car with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. It is front-wheel drive. EPA ratings are 19 mpg in city driving, 26 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined.
Those figures give the Talon a straightforward fuel-economy profile: its highway rating is higher than its city rating, while the combined figure sits between them. The listed tailpipe carbon dioxide output is 403.95 grams per mile. For buyers comparing cars on fuel use and emissions, these figures provide a clear baseline, though the facts available here do not describe equipment, passenger space, cargo capacity or performance.
Key features
- Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
- Transmission: Five-speed manual.
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive.
- EPA class: Subcompact Cars.
- Fuel economy: 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.
- Tailpipe CO2: 403.95 grams per mile.
Pricing
No purchase price is provided for the 1992 Talon. The available running-cost figure is its EPA-estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. This gives shoppers an annual fuel-cost reference, but it is not a complete ownership budget: no maintenance, insurance, repair or other cost figures are provided.
Platforms
The Talon is listed as a car, powered by gasoline, with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. No additional platform, technology or software details are available.
Who it's for
The 1992 Talon may suit shoppers who want to compare a subcompact gasoline car using official city, highway and combined fuel-economy figures. Its five-speed manual and front-wheel-drive layout are clearly specified, which can help buyers decide whether this configuration fits their preferences. Drivers seeking an automatic transmission, an electrified powertrain or information about cabin and cargo space will need details not included here.
Pros and cons
Pros
- EPA city, highway and combined fuel-economy ratings are available.
- The engine, transmission and drivetrain configuration are specified.
- An EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure are provided.
Cons
- The listed configuration has a manual transmission; no automatic option is described.
- No purchase price or broader ownership-cost breakdown is provided.
- Equipment, passenger and cargo space, and performance details are not available.
Alternatives
For other Eagle models, browse the Eagle cars list. The listed 1998 Talon alternatives include 1998 Eagle Talon, 1998 Eagle Talon, 1998 Eagle Talon, 1998 Eagle Talon, 1998 Eagle Talon, 1998 Eagle Talon, 1998 Eagle Talon and 1998 Eagle Talon. Their specifications are not provided here, so compare their individual details before drawing conclusions.
Verdict
The 1992 Eagle Talon has a defined, simple specification: a gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive, with EPA fuel economy of 22 mpg combined. Its $3,050 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and 403.95 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure add useful running-cost and emissions context. The available information supports a fuel-economy comparison, but not a broader judgment about value, comfort, practicality or equipment.
Details
- Model year
- 1992fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Efficiency
- Combined MPG
- 22fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- City MPG
- 19fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Highway MPG
- 26fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Running cost
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- CO₂ (tailpipe)
- 404 g/mifueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Car
- Body
- Carfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- EPA class
- Subcompact Carsfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drivefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Powertrain
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Fuel
- Gasolinefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/8690.shtml· checked 3 Oct 2026