Driving the 2013 Dodge Dart - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 05-03-2012, 12:01 PM

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/201...odge-dart.html

1.5 · 05-03-2012, 12:22 PM

is that the srt model?

Hershey · 05-03-2012, 12:44 PM

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 · 05-03-2012, 12:47 PM

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 · 05-03-2012, 12:56 PM

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 · 05-03-2012, 01:14 PM

That grill looks like it has the srt symbol

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

Thirty-Nine · 05-03-2012, 01:32 PM

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

1.5 · 05-03-2012, 01:51 PM

gotchya.

redglare45 · 05-03-2012, 03:47 PM

Really digging the red Dart from your review.

*kimona* · 05-03-2012, 06:59 PM

Great write-up for a good looking car.

Bethlehem-yaris · 05-03-2012, 08:03 PM

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

Viperoni · 05-03-2012, 11:42 PM

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

fnkngrv · 05-04-2012, 12:22 AM

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

Thirty-Nine · 05-04-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

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

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

1.5 · 05-05-2012, 02:25 PM

I really like the rear and the interior

Kal-El · 05-05-2012, 05:28 PM

For those interested, there's lot's of pics and info here... http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthr...ight=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

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05-03-2012, 12:01 PM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Driving the 2013 Dodge Dart 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/201...odge-dart.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

05-03-2012, 12:22 PM	#2
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	is that the srt model? __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

05-03-2012, 12:56 PM	#5
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	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). __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

05-03-2012, 01:14 PM	#6
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	That grill looks like it has the srt symbol that does not look like a compact, looks like a slimmer charger. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

05-03-2012, 01:32 PM	#7
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I thought it looks smaller in person. And that's just the Dodge logo with the two orange-slanted stripes. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

05-03-2012, 12:44 PM	#3
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	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 .

05-03-2012, 12:47 PM	#4
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	so this is dodge's answer to the subcompact market. nice, are they going to make something as awesome as the SRT-4 Neon?

05-03-2012, 01:51 PM	#8
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	gotchya. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

05-03-2012, 03:47 PM	#9
redglare45 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan - 5 Speed Manual Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pomona / Pasadena, California Posts: 337	Really digging the red Dart from your review.

05-03-2012, 06:59 PM	#10
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Great write-up for a good looking car.

05-03-2012, 08:03 PM	#11
Bethlehem-yaris Black 3 door Drives: 2011 3DR BLACK YARIS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: BETHLEHEM, PA Posts: 93	This car has been buzzing for a while now at the dealership. I wish I had more info on it.

05-03-2012, 11:42 PM	#12
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	This is one of the few new cars that I've wanted to straight up buy the first time I saw it. __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

05-04-2012, 12:22 AM	#13
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Looks like it might be about the same size at the Forte? __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

05-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#15
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	I really like the rear and the interior __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

05-05-2012, 05:28 PM	#16
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	For those interested, there's lot's of pics and info here... http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthr...ight=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 )

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