2013 Dodge Dart Leaked Ahead Of Official Debut: Detroit Auto Show Preview [Video]
One of the debuts everyone has been anxiously awaiting for has been leaked, with the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart hitting the interwebs ahead of its official 2012 Detroit Auto Show debut.
The first Chrysler product to be based on a Fiat architecture, the 2013 Dodge Dart looks sporty, contemporary and honestly, very refreshing to see. Essentially a replacement from the now defunct Caliber, the Dart looks to be in an entirely different league than what it’s replacing. The vehicle itself is based on the Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta platform and once it hits American soil it’ll be available with three different four-cylinder engines.
A 2.0L packs 160-hp while a 2.4L will have 184-hp. A 1.4L turbocharged powerplant that is also seen in the Abarth 500 will feature 160-hp. The front-wheel-drive compact will feature Fiat Group’s six-speed, dual-clutch transmission with a six-speed manual option but ultimately will get an all-new nine-speed transmission that is currently being developed by the ZF Group.
AutoGuide.com will be on hand at the official debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, so stay tuned as we’ll have more photos and details on this new stunner from Dodge.
Check out the video of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart below and see our complete 2012 Detroit Auto Show Coverage here.
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It looks like a cross between an Acura and a Nissan Altima. Not bad, but not earth-shattering. In its favor it seems to handle the road fine... when it takes a 20 MPH curve at 20 MPH. Certainly an improvement over the car it replaces, and it should sell reasonably well if it's not overpriced.
I think price is what Dodge is aiming for. Good bang for the buck. Offering good choices and plenty of in class features for a low price. This isn't going to reinvent anything but it will bring competition to this sector if Dodge markets it right.