[car fanatics]

Chrysler
Photo credit: Chrysler
April 16, 2012
By: CF staff

• 2013 Dodge Dart delivers exceptional value with a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of just $15,995 MSRP
  

• All-new Dart hits the mark with features and benefits never before seen in a compact car
  

• Five well-equipped trim levels offer class-leading safety features, unparalleled customization, breakthrough technology and amenities typically found in more expensive vehicle segments
  

• Built on a world-class architecture, Dodge Dart offers three technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and powerful engines including the 1.4L MultiAir® Turbo
  

• The 2013 Dodge Dart competes in the largest retail automotive segment in the United States, the compact car segment, which represents approximately 15 percent of the new car market
  

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart leverages the world-class architecture and DNA of Alfa Romeo and then infuses it with Dodge passion and design, creating an agile, fun-to-drive compact car with mid-size levels of interior roominess and unmatched style, technology, safety and customization. The Dodge Dart brings this style and technology to market starting at a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just $15,995 (excluding destination), delivering a thoroughly modern vehicle that’s beautifully designed and crafted with high-quality materials, attention to detail and precision craftsmanship.

“The all-new Dodge Dart is a groundbreaking car, offering features and benefits never before found in a compact car,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Dodge Brand. “With class-leading style, customization, safety, technology, and interior levels of roominess, the all-new Dart perfectly blends Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge passion and style into one all-new car that customers will be proud to own and look forward to driving.”

Loaded with innovative technology, class-leading safety features and clever functionality, the 2013 Dodge Dart sets a new standard in the compact car segment by offering unmatched personalization, roominess, style, functionality and fun-to-drive dynamics.

The 2013 Dodge Dart is available in five different trim levels in the United States. Customers can choose from the SE, SXT, Rallye, Limited and R/T.

The starting U.S. MSRP for the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart (all prices exclude$795 destination):

• Dodge Dart SE $15,995
  

• Dodge Dart SXT $17,995
  

• Dodge Dart Rallye $18,995
  

• Dodge Dart Limited $19,995
  

• Dodge Dart R/T $22,495 (available Q3 2012)
  

2013 Dodge Dart SE – $15,995 starting U.S. MSRP
The Dodge Dart SE offers customers a stylish new car that breaks the mold of the typical compact car, while delivering great value. It’s powered by the new 2.0-liter 16-valve Tigershark I-4 engine, which produces a best-in-class standard 160 horsepower (hp) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, or available six-speed automatic.

Select standard equipment includes class-leading safety features, such as 10 standard air bags, four wheel disc anti-lock brakes, brake assist, electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control. Dart separates itself from the competition with world-class aerodynamics and distinctive style with standard projector headlamps, LED taillamps, body-color crosshair grille and laminated windshield. The interior features a premium soft-touch instrument panel with bright accents, six-way manual driver seat with height adjuster, unique ‘Denim’ cloth seats, power windows, AM/FM CD with MP3 and much more. All 2013 Dodge Dart models feature the security of a 5-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

2013 Dodge Dart SXT – $17,995 starting U.S. MSRP
The 2013 Dodge Dart SXT model includes the standard equipment of the SE model, as well as 17-inch aluminum wheels; power body-color mirrors and door locks; remote keyless entry; six-speakers; security alarm, 60/40 split folding rear seat, sliding armrest; air conditioning with micron filter and more.

Owners can customize their SXT with a wide array of options, including the class-exclusive 8.4-inch touch screen, Garmin navigation, in-seat storage, rear backup camera, power sunroof and a 506-watt sound system.

2013 Dodge Dart Rallye – $18,995 starting U.S. MSRP
The Dodge Dart Rallye adds a customized look to the Dodge Dart with distinctive performance front and rear fascias and a choice of four interior colors – Black with Light Diesel Grey, Diesel with Light Diesel Grey, Black with Ruby Red or Diesel Grey with Citrus Peel.

Rallye includes the standard equipment of the SXT model and also adds the following to create a one-of-a-kind look: unique black front fascia accents; black headlamp bezels; projector fog lamps; class-exclusive integrated dual exhaust with bright exhaust tips; leather-wrapped steering wheel; speed control; steering wheel audio controls; trip computer and more.

Rallye customers can further express themselves with class-exclusive Hyper Black wheels or the powerful efficiency of the 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo delivering 160 horsepower and an impressive 184 lb.-ft. of torque.

2013 Dodge Dart Limited – $19,995 starting U.S. MSRP
The all-new Dodge Dart Limited represents the ultimate in luxury with mid-size levels of interior roominess, class-leading safety and technology, all for less than $20,000 MSRP.

The Dodge Dart Limited includes the standard equipment of the Dart SXT and adds the following impressive list of equipment, including unique bright grille and door handles; 8.4-inch Uconnect touch screen with rear backup camera; class-exclusive 7-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) reconfigurable instrument cluster display; floating island bezel; projector fog lamps; 10-way power driver seat; automatic headlamps; active grille shutters; premium accent stitching on the instrument panel; and much more.

Limited customers can indulge in a variety of class-exclusive features, including premium Nappa leather with heated steering wheel, Garmin navigation, rear cross path detection and polished aluminum wheels.

2013 Dodge Dart R/T: $22,495 starting U.S. MSRP (3rd quarter 2012 availability):
The Dodge Dart R/T pays homage to the heritage of the R/T badge with distinctive styling and performance attributes that cater to the performance enthusiast with discriminating taste.

The Dodge Dart R/T is powered by the new 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 4-cylinder that produces an impressive 184 horsepower and 171 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission or available six-speed automatic with AutoStick.

The R/T features the standard content of the Limited and adds the following distinctive equipment: 18-inch aluminum wheels; sport suspension with frequency-sensing damping shocks; unique performance front fascia with black accents and Hyper Black grille; black headlamp bezels; integrated dual exhaust with bright exhaust tips; R/T-unique premium Nappa perforated leather seats; dual- zone automatic temperature control; heated seats; class-exclusive heated steering wheel;and more.

Customers can also enhance their R/T with class-exclusive Hyper Black aluminum wheels, Keyless Enter ‘n Go, HID Headlamps and a 506-watt sound system, to name just a few features.
Production of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart begins at Chrysler Group’s Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant in the second quarter 2012 and will begin arriving in U.S. dealer showrooms in June 2012.

[redsky]

AH!! Thats too high for a R/T version when both Si and MS3 starts at ~$23K and comes with more power.
Not good Fiat, not good.

[69gtsdart]

You get alot more Goodies with the R/T than youll get with the SI... the SI only has more HP... both have the same Torque. go to the mopar shop of the dealership and add one simple addon and youll gge 210hp.


And Sir... the MazdaSpeed 3 Starts at 24k plus 795 Destination..... yes the performance is great but the interior needs to be totally redesigned to keep up with the RT..

[69gtsdart]

stupid doublle post

[DougDrivesDodge]

its right on par with a torque-less Si and $1500 less than a speed 3. the Mazda is essentially irrelevant when it comes to sales, so this gives me hope they're going after the big boys (WRX, EVO) with the SRT.

and you get a 2012 Ward's Best interior with the Dart.

[redsky]

^
1 less tq is no big deal compare to 16hp more in Si.

[DougDrivesDodge]

the Dart should have much more usable torque than the Civic.

[redsky]

Stop showing your biasness, both of them have similar tq curve.

[DougDrivesDodge]

i'm not going to stop showing "bias" toward a car i like. Hondas are known for having hi-revving peaky engines. and peak torque isn't useful torque.

[ncguy]

Very impressive pricing! Also impressed with the output numbers of the 1.4T!

Whats the target FE? 40? That seems to be the norm these days.... I also like the fact that they have engines choices period!

From what I've seen so far in the pics... this cars interior (just like the Cruze and Focus) blow the competition out of the water. Mazda is and the Civic... well it's just cheap cheap cheap.

[redsky]

Well, then dont be ignorant on what u support blindly.

tq
Si 170 @ 4400
RT 171 @ 4800

[DougDrivesDodge]

having a bias toward one thing over another has absolutely nothing to do with blind support. once again, max torque isn't what i was talking about, but doing further reading i found out the Si does actually have usable torque. a huge improvement over the old one.

that doesn't change anything about my opinion toward the car. it's still a great value for everything else you get.

[G8mike]

I like it - I will officially predict that they will sell a TON of these things. Mopar is #1 in Canada as of March, very, very impressive.

[MOPAR74]

Getting at least one sale from me


Redsky..... No one gives A FUCK about the Civic Si, Dart RT will RUN and sell circles around the Si, you can quote me on that.


Ncguy... you know what I love about this car????? a manual transmission is available in EVERY TRIM and EVERY ENGINE:2thumbsup:

[redsky]

Cant run circles with less power.::