Dodge back into the compact market, re-introducing the Dart

[LikeLinus]

They released the full pics. Looks like a Lancer. I like it

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-dodge-dart-news

Why didn't they just call it a NEON again?? Looks the same in the profile photo.

Those pictures were taken in Nashville!

 

[halik]

2013, or so I hear. The first car will be the 4C.

I just came

 

[alkemyst]

Why didn't they just call it a NEON again?? Looks the same in the profile photo.

Those pictures were taken in Nashville!

So not a Neon.

 

[LTC8K6]

It looks like a neon with a different front and rear...

 

[XZeroII]

I kinda liked the early pictures, but the new video makes it look aweful. Maybe it's just me but I don't like it. The back end looks terrible. It looks like someone was playing with a "lite-bright" and thought, "Yea! That would look great on a car!"

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/07/this-is-the-2013-dodge-dart-w-video/

 

[VinylxScratches]

Love it.

 

[Throckmorton]

It looks like a neon with a different front and rear...

It looks nothing like the Neon and isn't even related to it...

 

[Throckmorton]

There are posts in this thread and on the article comments referring to the non-RT version... Where are you guys seeing pics?? The only one in the gallery is of the rear. I want to see the nose with the bumper painted white

 

[Throckmorton]

OK I found a pic. The regular one looks generic
http://www.inautonews.com/2013-dodge-dart-revealed-ahead-of-detroit-debut-video

 

[LikeLinus]

It looks nothing like the Neon and isn't even related to it...

Sorry, I have to disagree. It does have Neon type styling.

I did a search on Google and have found articles that also noticed the similar styling.


http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2012/1112_2012_detroit_auto_show_2013_dodge_dart/

"The Dart’s body is curvy and slightly coke-bottle in shape, slightly reminiscent of the Neon in its greenhouse."


http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/07/this-is-the-2013-dodge-dart-w-video/

"the Dart appears attractive and well-balanced to our eyes, looking almost like the Dodge Neon never stopped being developed."


http://www.thecarconnection.com/new...rt-breaks-cover-before-2012-detroit-auto-show

"the Dart looks less like a successor to the never-fully-realized Caliber compact, and more like a generation-removed replacement for the Dodge Neon."


http://rumors.automobilemag.com/dod...-soon-to-be-replaced-by-dodge-dart-97007.html

This talks about how the Caliber was was a replacement for the Neon and the Dart is a replacement for this. It's the same car class and does take design cues from those cars.

So I'll have to disagree with you and I feel it looks similar to an updated Neon. IMHO.

 

[LTC8K6]

It looks nothing like the Neon and isn't even related to it...

Side view is pure Neon, imo.

 

[foghorn67]

The ONLY thing that looks like the Neon is the C and A pillar roots.

 

[Throckmorton]

Sorry, I have to disagree. It does have Neon type styling.

I did a search on Google and have found articles that also noticed the similar styling.


http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2012/1112_2012_detroit_auto_show_2013_dodge_dart/

"The Dart’s body is curvy and slightly coke-bottle in shape, slightly reminiscent of the Neon in its greenhouse."


http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/07/this-is-the-2013-dodge-dart-w-video/

"the Dart appears attractive and well-balanced to our eyes, looking almost like the Dodge Neon never stopped being developed."


http://www.thecarconnection.com/new...rt-breaks-cover-before-2012-detroit-auto-show

"the Dart looks less like a successor to the never-fully-realized Caliber compact, and more like a generation-removed replacement for the Dodge Neon."


http://rumors.automobilemag.com/dod...-soon-to-be-replaced-by-dodge-dart-97007.html

This talks about how the Caliber was was a replacement for the Neon and the Dart is a replacement for this. It's the same car class and does take design cues from those cars.

So I'll have to disagree with you and I feel it looks similar to an updated Neon. IMHO.

The only thing they have in common is the arched roof, which most cars have these days

 

[Murdoc]

I really like it, inside and out. It has a masculine look, unlike many other cars in that segment. The only thing I would change would be to have the front bumper the same color as the rest of the car instead of partially black. It would have a much cleaner look.

I'll be watching to see what other peoples experiences are with this car. Being a Chrysler / Fiat / Alfa Romeo partnership, I'm wondering what reliability will be like since none of these makes have had a great reputation in that regard.

Some posts on other boards are saying that this car will be made in China. Not sure if this is true.

 

[Rhezuss]

Just bought a 2013 Dart Rallye edition with black mags and the 1.4l turbo engine.
All black and black/red interior...

Gonna have it tomorrow!!!!
Nice little car that will be replacing my rusty '05 Mazda6 that was dripping oil and drinking gas like an AA...