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2013 Dodge Dart is the most visible
manifestation of the still-new monogamous relationship between Chrysler
and Fiat, the Pentastar's savior from the depths of
government-sponsored bankruptcy (or worse). If you'll recall, one of the
big problems pundits, management and government officials identified
with Chrysler's US lineup was its complete lack of competitive small
cars. Now would be a good time to mention that Dodge had a good thing
with the original Neon.
Not
only did the little subcompact sell in conspicuously high numbers, it
was also pretty fun to drive, especially in 150-horsepower ACR Coupe
trim. In fact, so entertaining was the little two-door coupe, powered as
it was by a dual-overhead-cam version of Chrysler's 2.0-liter four
cylinder, that it spawned its very own racing series. Suffice it to say
that the Caliber was not the answer small-car buyers were looking for.
2013 Dodge Dart Interior.
Dodge
has seen fit to offer its excellent 8.4-inch Uconnect in-dash
technology in the Dart, and for that, we're thankful. It's quick,
intuitive and powerful, and nothing else in the compact sedan class has
any infotainment tech that's anywhere near as competent. Also worth
mentioning is the available seven-inch TFT gauge cluster, which offers
up a slew of driver-configurable screens that include multiple
speedometers, navigation information, economy readouts, vehicle
information updates. 2013 Dodge Dart Engine.
Three
engine options are available (or at least will be available once the
delayed R/T model hits dealerships), including a standard 2.0-liter
naturally aspirated mill, a 1.4-liter turbocharged and intercooled unit
that leads the pack in efficiency and a 2.4-liter with 184 horsepower
and 171 pound-feet of torque for those looking for the most powerful
option. We drove a Dart with the standard 2.0-liter engine mated to a
six-speed automatic for a week, then sampled the 1.4-liter turbo with a
six-speed manual. Dodge Dart 2013.
The
six-speed automatic that can be had with the base 2.0-liter engine is
smooth enough that it mostly went unnoticed. Like most modern cars, the
tranny's electronic brain wants to shift to the next highest gear as
soon as possible for fuel-economy purposes, but that's a disease
inflicting most machinery these days.Rowing through the six-speed manual
gearbox isn't as fun as it should be.
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