Driving the 2013 Dodge Dart

[Thirty-Nine]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Tekka_Maki/2013-Dodge-Dart.jpg

I got invited to the launch of the 2013 Dodge Dart (I'm actually still in Austin, TX as I type). Thought you might be interested in a few words about it. I will say this: It's the best compact Dodge has ever made. It's not without fault, but it's pretty darn good.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/2012/05/driving-2013-dodge-dart.html

[1.5]

is that the srt model?

[Hershey]

Sharp lookin' . Nothing like the '71 Dart with the slant 6 and automatic I drove about 30 years ago . That was a fun car to drive .

[Golddeenoh]

so this is dodge's answer to the subcompact market. nice, are they going to make something as awesome as the SRT-4 Neon?

[Thirty-Nine]

There are a number of models:

SE
SXT
Limited
R/T

The R/T will come with the 2.4 liter engine, which will be the most powerful. I don't think there's been an official announcement about and SRT4 version, but I believe it's likely to happen.

Dart is a C-segment, so it's a "compact," though technically it's a midsize due to its interior volume (which is how the EPA actually sets its designators for cars. This is also why a 1990s Camaro was considered a subcompact and a Nissan Versa is considered a midsize).

[1.5]

That grill looks like it has the srt symbol

that does not look like a compact, looks like a slimmer charger.

[Thirty-Nine]

I thought it looks smaller in person. And that's just the Dodge logo with the two orange-slanted stripes.

[1.5]

gotchya.

[redglare45]

Really digging the red Dart from your review.

[kimona]

Great write-up for a good looking car.

[Bethlehem-yaris]

This car has been buzzing for a while now at the dealership. I wish I had more info on it.

[Viperoni]

This is one of the few new cars that I've wanted to straight up buy the first time I saw it.

[fnkngrv]

Looks like it might be about the same size at the Forte?

[Thirty-Nine]

Looks like it might be about the same size at the Forte?

I'd say it's right around that size.

[1.5]

I really like the rear and the interior

[Kal-El]

For those interested, there's lot's of pics and info here... http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37861&highlight=2013+dart

Here's the dimensions of the Dart for those curious of size.

Width: 72.0 in.
Height: 57.7 in.
Length: 183.9 in.
Wheel base: 106.4 in.
EPA interior volume: 97.2 cu.ft.

The Corolla for comparison:

Width: 69.4 in.
Height: 57.7 in.
Length: 180.0 in.
Wheel base: 102.4 in.
EPA interior volume: 104.4 cu.ft.

So the Dart is a few inches bigger here and there over the Corolla, yet the Corolla is still bigger inside (in typical Toyota fashion :smile:)