The New Dodge Dart

Currently, Dodge doesn’t have a small car to compete with Ford’s Focus or Chevy’s Cruze. But that will soon change. The new Dodge Dart, officially unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, hits the streets later this year.

The Dart will borrow much from Chrylser’s parent company, Fiat. And that’s good news: Considering how many small cars Fiat and its sister brands produce for Europe, it should know how to produce a class-leading compact. Ford’s new Focus was developed entirely by the company’s European arm. And Chevy’s Cruze was engineered with the European market in mind too.

So if Ford and GM can create good compacts by harnessing the talents of their European arms, why can’t Chrysler? The Alfa Romeo–based Dart should be a solid competitor for the Focus and Cruze. It will be available with two naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines (160 hp 2.0-liter and a 184 hp 2.4-liter) and a turbocharged 1.4-liter motor also with 160 hp.

Transmission choices include a manual gearbox and an automated dual clutch manual. Chrysler has said the Dart posted a combined rating of 40 mpg in testing. Now, those are the company’s internal test figures, and the EPA fuel economy numbers will likely be lower. But we think the new Dart might be one of the biggest hits for 2012.

Posted: at 13-04-2012 09:28 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

how many colours do they have it?..........................pls needed urgently

Posted: at 13-04-2012 01:48 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming