Dodge has earned highest ranks in three segments in J.D. Power’s U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study of this year. The awarded vehicles are Dodge Charger, Challenger and Dart which are leaders in Large Car, Midsize Sporty Car and Compact Car segments, respectively. APEAL awards are based on customer feedback. They come in the perfect time, when Dodge is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The APEAL Study finds out the level of gratification of the driver, based on customer evaluations of 77 vehicle attributes. The owners are surveyed after 90 days of ownership.
Other five Chrysler’s vehicles were raked in the top three in their segments. Precisely, Jeep Cherokee is at the third position in the Compact SUV segment, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango are ranked second and third in the Midsize SUV category, Fiat 500L is ranked third in the Compact MPV segment and at last, the Ram 2500/3500 tied for second in the Large Heavy Duty Pickup segment.
2014 Dodge Charger is the only four-dour muscle car in the world. Equipped with the V6 engine, it produces 300 horsepower (220 kW). OThe other engine in the range is the HEMI V8 that generates 370 hp (272 kW). It features four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology and one of the best handlings and refinements.
2014 Dodge Challenger is the most popular car in Dodge’s range. It has led the Midsize Sporty Car segment in J.D. Power’s APEAL not only this year but also in 2011 and 2012. It is powered by 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine producing 305 horsepower (224 kW).
When equipped with the Scat Pack performance stage kits, plus Shaker performance hood with its HEMI V8 engine-mounted, fully floating scoop and exposed high-flow element for cold-air induction, the 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker delivers up to 375 horsepower (275 kW). This fall, Dodge is unleashing the most powerful and fastest muscle car ever. 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat produces the staggering 707 horsepower (520 kW).
At last, the 2014 Dodge Dart hides under its hood the 2.4 liter engine with 184 horsepower (135 kW). It is also equipped with a sport-tuned suspension, hyper black 18-inch aluminum wheels, and features such as 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen media center and LED racetrack taillamps.
Dodge has presented the 2014 Dart Blacktop Package, which will make its official debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The manufacturer has already presented Avenger, Challenger and Charger with Blacktop packages and now it is turn to Dart model.
The exterior boasts unique Gloss Black wheels, select exterior paint colors, Gloss Black painted split-crosshair grille with Gloss Black matching grille surround, darkened headlamp bezels.
The interior comes with Black/Ruby Red cloth upholstery with dual Ruby Red accent stripes and Ruby Red accent stitching on the center console, instrument panel and seat bolsters.
The engine is a 2.4 liter MultiAir2 Tigershark petrol – 184HP (137 kW) and 235Nm (174 lb-ft) of torque offered standard on the SXT and Limited models.
The 2014 Dodge Dart SXT Blacktop package is available at a U.S. MSRP of just $295 on the Dart SXT with Rallye Appearance Group.
Chrysler has introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart Mopar. The car will be shown at next week’s Chicago Auto Show. It will be produced in limited series of just 500 units.
“Our new Mopar ’13 Dart will turn heads and stand out from the crowd. For this special, limited- edition vehicle, we specifically kept the driver in mind as we added select Mopar parts and accessories.”, said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group’s service, parts and customer-care brand.
2013 Dart Mopar is powered by a 1.4 liter Multi-air turbocharged petrol connected to a manual gearbox. A performance-tuned exhaust is also installed.
The exterior boasts gloss-black finish with a pair of car-length Mopar Blue stripes, which mirror each of the three previous Mopar- themed models. There is also a performance steering-gear calibration, a 7 mm lowered suspension with 18” wheels fitted with 225/40 R18 tires. Behind them, a premium brake kit with slotted rotors is installed. Other highlights include Mopar’s ground-effects kit – a front-chin spoiler, one-piece deck-lid spoiler, as well as a unique and aggressively styled rear diffuser.
The interior boasts a serialized plate, a custom Mopar Blue leather seat with black accents, Mopar Blue accent thread, as well as light- black chrome and gloss-black elements.The special-edition Mopar ’13 includes industry-first wireless charging for smartphones, a blue-stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel with an identically garnished shifter knob, a bright sport-pedal kit, premium Mopar carpet floor mats, door-sill guards and an 8.4” navigation screen.
Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:
• Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with consumers
• Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user- guide format and first to offer complete vehicle-information kits in Spanish
• Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot
• Wireless charging: first to introduce in-vehicle wireless charging for portable devices
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set
• 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race
• Brand-specific customer care telephone lines: first to offer Sunday service hours for customers
• WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf
Chrysler US has announced the new 2013 Dodge Dart GT. The model delivers sport-tuned suspension, distinctive styling, including standard class-exclusive racetrack LED taillamps and integrated dual exhaust, and it’s loaded with premium standard features.
Among the extras you will find perforated heated Nappa Leather seats, 8.4” touchscreen and 7” TFT for an outstanding value. The car is priced from $20,995 (excluding destination charge).
The Dart GT model is the latest addition to the 2013 Dodge Dart lineup, which currently includes the Dart SE, SXT, Rallye, Aero and Limited models. Dodge continues to investigate a high-performance R/T model.
The GT trim level is based on the well-equipped Dart Limited.
Dart GT comes with a 184HP 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir 2 with 6-speed manual or available 6-speed PowerTech automatic AutoStick; 18” aluminum wheels; sport suspension with frequency sensing damping shocks; unique performance front fascia with black accents and Hyper Black grille; black projector headlamp bezels; body-color door handles; class-exclusive integrated dual exhaust with bright exhaust tips; class-exclusive racetrack LED taillamps; unique premium Nappa perforated leather seats in Black with Ruby Red stitching or two-tone Black/Ruby Red; class-exclusive heated steering wheel; heated front seats; dual-zone automatic temperature control; remote start (with automatic transmission); universal garage door opener and GT badge.
Additional standard equipment on the 2013 Dart GT model includes: projector fog lamps; power heated mirrors with supplemental signals and courtesy lamps; class-exclusive 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen; class-exclusive floating island bezel; ParkView rear backup camera; class-exclusive 7-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) reconfigurable instrument cluster display; premium door trim panel with soft-touch upper surfaces; leather steering wheel with audio controls and speed control; accent stitching on the instrument panel; power 10-way driver seat, including power lumbar support; driver and front passenger seatback pockets; overhead console with sunglass holder; front passenger in-seat storage; illuminated front cup holders; illuminated vanity mirrors; temperature and compass gauge; 12-volt auxiliary power outlet in console; speed-sensitive power locks; power windows with express one-touch up/down front windows; ambient LED interior lighting; automatic headlamps; active grille shutters; underbody aerodynamic treatment; tire pressure monitoring display; air conditioning with micron filter; power mirrors; remote keyless entry; front center console with fore and aft sliding armrest; 60/40 split folding rear seat with armrest with storage/cup holders and trunk pass-through; six-speakers; security alarm; front and rear floor mats and 600-amp maintenance-free battery.
A variety of options are available to allow the GT customer the ability to personalize their Dart to their exact specifications. It starts with a choice of 12 exterior colors – all available at no extra charge – including Redline Red, Header Orange, Blue Streak, Citrus Peel, Laguna Blue, Pitch Black, Tungsten, Bright Silver, Bright White, True Blue, Maximum Steel and Winter Chill.
Optional equipments:
Six-speed Powertech automatic transmission with AutoStick
Technology Group (push-button start, keyless Enter ‘N Go, rain sensing wipers, smart beam headlamps, blind spot monitoring with rear cross path detection)
18-inch Hyper Black Aluminum Wheels
Power Sunroof
HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Garmin Navigation with Sirius XM Travel Link
Alpine Premium Sound System with 10 speakers, including subwoofer and 506 watt amplifier
2013 Dodge Dart Aero is the newest, most fuel-efficient Dart model in the line-up. This Dodge comes equipped with advanced 1.4-liter MultiAir intercooled turbo engine combined with several aerodynamic enhancements.
Some of the latter include lightweight aluminum chassis components, active grille shutters, underbody aero kit, a lowered profile and low-rolling resistance tires. Thanks to all of the improvements added, the Aero model achieves an impressive 41 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway when mated to a six-speed manual. The number of 40 mpg is achieved on the highway when the car is equipped with a six-speed Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT).
The engineers promise that the new Dodge Dart is a groundbreaking vehicle, which will deliver features and benefits never before offered in a compact car. The vehicle is also packed with a great range of standard features including the 1.4-liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine.
Furthermore, some of the standard equipment here includes the following: 10 standard airbags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability control, cruise control, auto headlamps, air conditioning with micron filter, power windows and locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, projector headlamps and class-exclusive LED ‘racetrack’ taillamps.
Some “cool” optionl features are also available. Such are the 8.4-inch touchscreen media center and 7-inch TFT reconfigurable gauge cluster. 2013 Dodge Dart Aero is available at a starting price of $19 295.
2013 Dodge Dart iHeart which was customized by the international recording artist Pitbull was part of a sweepstakes, where a proud New Your citizen won. His name is Jack Walters and he met Pitbull in order to receive the winning key of the impressive Dodge at iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.
The unique iHeart Dodge Dart was in fact a collaborative effort by a team of Chrysler Group designers who provided Pitbull with a variety of options for the interior and exterior. He had also at hand advanced concepts so that he could create an aesthetic which communicated the essence of the Pitbull persona.
The inspiration of the final design of course was the tailored suit, classic sunglasses and the contrasting pin stripes of the recording artist. And so the iHeart Dodge Dart was born.
To be more precise, the one-of-a-kind Dodge Dart includes high contrast matte white exterior and black roof, custom liquid graphite 18-inch aluminum wheels, and black and pearl white leather and suede interior, complemented by tasteful metals to evoke a classic yet casual sophistication.
In addition there was also included a hood scoop and rear spoiler. They add an element of mysterious strength of the car. In this way the car undoubtedly conveys class-leading style and within its inherent roominess and technology.
2013 Dodge Dart is the major star of the latest Dodge TV Ad, where the brand reveals how the groundbreaking vehicle was made.
The spot is under the name “How to Change Cars Forever”. It is a rapid-fire “instructional” and dynamic commercial which shows us how to make a world-class car today. It also gives us an insight of Dodge’s approach to designing and engineering.
The advertisement adds a huge dose of creativity and the viewers will definitely appreciate the light sense of humor in it. ‘How to Change Cars Forever’ captures in details the process of starting with a simple idea and developing it to the end by creating a revolutionary new car.
2013 Dodge Dart is an embodiment of a world-class architecture and DNA of Alfa Romeo. Combined with great design philosophy and high-quality technologies, the new Dart is very agile, fun-to-drive, spacious and comfortable. It comes equipped with the 1.4-liter MultiAirï® Turbo engine and offers great ride and handling, and innovative interior style.
2013 Dodge Dart is the vehicle which comes to change everything. It is a mixture of Alfa Romeo DNA, fuel-efficient powertrains and Dodge’s passion for performance. It is truly fuel efficient, makes you fall in love at first sight (just see how it looks) and offers excitement and agility in driving.
It comes equipped with innovative technologies, class-leading safety features and clever functionality. In other words – it comes to redefine the compact car segment by offering one-of-a-kind personalization, spaciousness, functionality and fun-to-drive dynamics.
First of all let’s review the exceptional exterior of this car. 2013 Dodge Dart’s designers definitely created it with this vision of the design becoming timeless. This means at least that it is stylish and distinctive and grabs immediately the attention. It has sportish look, athletic lines and aesthetically agile appearance.
In addition, the front of the Dart carries the specific and unmistakable Dodge split crosshair grille. However, it is now with modern and sleek look that “floats” in the front fascia, giving the Dart a full-width mask. You can definitely recognize that it is a Dodge, thank to this.
Moreover, front of the Dart has been designed for smooth airflow around, above and below the car without compromising styling or engine cooling requirements. Next, below the front fascia there is positioned a lower radiator close-out pane, which contributes to the Dart’s lower front-end look.
2013 Dodge Dart
On the other hand the rear view of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart includes an available Charger-inspired “racetrack” full-width taillamp with 152 indirect glow LEDs, and class-exclusive available dual exhausts mounted in the rear fascia.
Another highlight is that the designers of the car put a lot of attention on the details. For instance, have included these eye-capturing elements: standard laser-braised roof welds, high-quality metal Daylight Opening (DLO) moldings painted piano black and standard projector headlamps.
All in all everything that has been made around the design leads to more dramatic aero-dynamical appearance and exceptional proportions, world-class craftsmanship and modern technology.
Next comes the interior of the car. Dodge’s interior is crafted with materials and technology typically found in more expensive vehicle segments. In it is included innovative ambient interior lighting, high-quality soft-touch materials and high-tech features.
The interior of the Dart is “driver-centric”. All of the controls are put within easy reach of the driver. It might surprise you but the vehicle is really comfortable and spacious inside, and it boasts best-in-class hip and shoulder room.
The high-tech highlight of the 2013 Dodge Dart is the 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LED customizable gauge cluster display with light pipe surround. This one also houses the available class-exclusive Uconnect® Touch 8.4-inch touchscreen Media Center, which is the largest touchscreen in its class.
Furthermore, the center console features auxiliary jacks to plug in a wide variety of electronic devices. It also includes inventive storage solutions, like center console side pockets.
The warm atmosphere in the vehicle is provided of course by the lightning. The available “racetrack” lighting surrounds the floating island bezel. In addition, there is the ambient lighting for the door handles, map pockets, foot wells, glove box, storage bin and illuminated cup holders.
2013 Dodge Dart Interior
More importantly of course are the engines by which this beauty is powered. Drivers can select from a new 160 horsepower (118 kW) Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-liter engine, a 160 horsepower (118 kW) 16-valve 1.4-liter MultiAir® Intercooled Turbo engine and a new 184 horsepower (135 kW) Tigershark 16-valve 2.4-liter MultiAir 2 four-cylinder engine.
Those engine can be combined with a choice of three different transmissions: six-speed manual, six-speed automatic or six-speed dual dry clutch (DDCT) transmission one.
Furthermore, it is necessary to mention the fact that the Dart is based on the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The latter is offers road-holding agility and safety, and exceptional driving dynamics.
In addition, the 2013 Dodge Dart includes lightweight MacPherson strut front suspension,. They were specifically tuned in order to minimize camber loss, resulting in more responsive steering and handling characteristics. The also deliver enhanced ride quality and a reduction in road noise.
Another highlight here is that the 2013 Dart is the first Dodge vehicle to utilize an active grille shutter system. The latter automatically stops airflow through the lower intake at highway speeds when less engine cooling is required and aerodynamic drag is most significant.
When the shutter system is closed it improves aerodynamic performance by redirecting airflow around the front of the vehicle and down the sides. The active grille shutter system will open or close automatically based upon engine coolant temperature and vehicle speed.
2013 Dodge Dart comes equipped with more than 60 safety and security features. The body foundation of the car is sound and strong: it is a high-strength steel content of 68 percent.
Next, driver’s and passenger’s safety features include 10 standard airbags: dual-stage adaptive venting front driver and passenger air bags, front-seat-mounted driver and passenger pelvic and thorax air bags, two rear-seat-mounted pelvic air bags, front driver and passenger knee air bags and all-row side-curtain air bags.
The Dart also comes equipped with a reactive head-restraint system; available Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection, three-point safety belts in all five seating positions; front driver and passenger dual seat belt pretensioners at the anchor and retractor positions and active load limiters. The three rear seat positions include Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).
Additional standard safety features on the 2013 Dodge Dart include:
• Four-wheel, four-channel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution and traction control system on all models
• Brake Assist
• Brake-lock differential
• Ready Alert Braking
• Rainy Brake Support
• Hydraulic boost compensation
• Electronic stability control (four-channel active handling system ESC)
• Electronic Roll Mitigation
• Hill-start Assist
• Trailer-sway Control
• ParkView® rear back-up camera
• ParkSense® rear park assist
2013 Dodge Dart will be available in 12 exterior colors: Redline Red Pearl Coat, Header Orange Pearl Coat, Blue Streak Pearl Coat, True Blue Pearl Coat, Winter Chill Pearl Coat, Laguna Blue Clear Coat, Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat, Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Citrus Peel Pearl Coat, Pitch Black Clear Coat and Bright White Clear Coat.
In addition, customers can choose among 14 interior color and trim combinations with seven interior color environments in cloth or leather fabric: Black denim, Black/Light Diesel Grey, Black/Light Frost Beige, Black/Ruby Red, Diesel Grey/Citrus Peel, Diesel Grey/Light Diesel Grey and Ceramic White/Light Diesel Grey.
Additionally, 2013 Dodge Dart will offer six wheel options, three engine options and three six-speed transmissions, as well as a wide range of outstanding segment-leading features, including:
• World-class aerodynamics
• Class-exclusive integrated dual exhaust
• Class-exclusive “racetrack” LED taillamps
• Class-exclusive choice of either Hyper Black or polished wheels
• Class-exclusive 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect Touch Media Center with built-in radio, navigation, iPod control, climate controls, voice-activated Bluetooth®, SiriusXM Travel Link, weather updates and points of interest
• Class-exclusive 7-inch reconfigurable gauge cluster display that is easily customizable to the driver’s taste. Choices include: digital and analog gauges, navigation turn-by-turn display, eco-meter, fuel economy, audio, phone, compass and temperature read outs
• Class-exclusive floating island bezel
• Class-exclusive heated steering wheel
• Class-exclusive in-seat front passenger seat storage
• Available 506-watt sound system
• Keyless Enter ’n Go with push-button start
• High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor
• Unsurpassed 10 standard airbags
• ParkView® rear back-up camera
• Blind-spot Monitoring
• Class-exclusive Rear Cross Path Detection
• Best-in-class hip room and shoulder room
The most diverse lineup of gasoline powertrains in the segment – three new engines and three six-speed transmissions:
• New Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates an estimated 160 horsepower with the choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission
• The technologically advanced Fiat 1.4-liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo producing an estimated 160 horsepower and an impressive 184 lb.-ft. of torque mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed DDCT transmission
• New powerful 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 four-cylinder engine that produces an estimated 184 horsepower with the choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission
• Dodge also is giving drivers the opportunity to customize their vehicles, as Mopar will offer more than 150 customization options and themed packages specifically developed for the Dart.
The 2013 Dodge Dart will be available on the market in five trim levels: SE, SXT, Rallye, Limited and R/T (available 3rd quarter 2012) with a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $15 995.
2013 Dodge Dart has world-class architecture and DNA, passionate design, and offers agility and excitement in driving. It is a compact car with mid-size levels of interior and high levels of style, technology, safety and customization.
In addition to this it is loaded with innovative technology, safety features and clever functionality. What is more, the vehicle offers unmatched personalization, roominess, style, functionality and fun-to-drive dynamics.
Furthermore, the Dart comes in five versatile trim levels: SE, SXT, Rallye, Limited and R/T.
The first trim level – 2013 Dodge Dart SE offers customers a stylish new car that breaks the mold of the typical compact car, while delivering great value.
In details, it is powered by the new 2.0-liter 16-valve Tigershark I-4 engine, which produces 160 hp (118 kW). It is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, or available six-speed automatic one.
The standard equipment features: 10 standard air bags, four wheel disc anti-lock brakes, brake assist, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, standard projector headlamps, LED taillamps, body-color crosshair grille and laminated windshield.
Furthermore the interior includes: 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.
2013 Dodge Dart
Next comes the 2013 Dodge Dart SXT which includes the standard equipment of the SE model, but addition to it further the 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.
The SXT model can be customized with a wide range of options, which features a 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 adds a customized look to the Dodge Dart with distinctive performance front and rear fascias. In addition to this it also offers 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.
This model adds to the SXT the following: 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, and trip computer.
As options to this model are the exclusive Hyper Black wheels, and the powerful efficiency of the 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo delivering 160 hp (118 kW).
2013 Dodge Dart Limited is offers maximum luxury to mid-size levels of interior roominess, class-leading safety and technology.
This model features the standard equipment of the Dart SXT and adds the following: 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.
The class-exclusive features are: Nappa leather with heated steering wheel, Garmin navigation, rear cross path detection and polished aluminum wheels.
2013 Dodge Dart R/T is the model which pays homage to the heritage of the R/T badge. It has unique styling and performance attributes.
In particular the R/T is powered by the new 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 4-cylinder engine. The latter is able to produce the impressive 184 hp (135 kW). It is mated to a six-speed manual transmission or available six-speed automatic with AutoStick.
Furthermore, the R/T features the standard content of the Limited and adds the following: 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.
Further enhancements to the R/T model can be made through the class-exclusive Hyper Black aluminum wheels, Keyless Enter ‘n Go, HID Headlamps and a 506-watt sound system.
The 2013 Dart and all its trim levels are expected to be at U.S. dealerships in the beginning of June this year.
Dodge and SRT Motorsports has revealed the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart rally car, which will be piloted by four-time Rally America Champion and 17-time X Games Gold Medalist Travis Pastrana. He will compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) Series.
“At Dodge, racing is an integral part of our heritage and embodies our competitive spirit, so we’re very excited to announce the next chapter in racing for Dodge with our all-new Dodge Dart,” commented Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand.
“The new Dart Global RallyCross Championship car with 600 horsepower and driver Travis Pastrana takes our passion for performance to all new heights.”, he added.
Travis is very popular athlete and one of the most appreciated from the motorsport fans. He had over 6 million Google searches in 2010 and more than 3.5 million Facebook followers. He is just 28 years old and we hope that the upsurge in his career will continue.
“When I first heard about GRC, I was really interested, and after watching some of the rounds last year and then actually competing at X Games I was hooked!” said Pastrana.
“Now to be able to partner with Dodge to field my own program this year is a dream come true. The new Dodge Dart offers the perfect platform for rally cross, and I look forward to putting it on the podium all season long!”, he mentioned.
Dodge Dart is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 600HP (441 kW) and 745Nm (550 lb-ft) of torque. All that power is sent to the road through a Sedav 4-wheel drive gearbox.
Global RallyCross is a spin-off of the X Games rally races. It combines the skill of rally racing with the excitement of X Games. The revolutionary motorsports series enters its second season and features high-flying extreme competition between cars that are relevant to today’s youth. The series consists of seven racing events in closed-course rally tracks and incorporates bumper-to-bumper competition among 600 horsepower all-wheel drive vehicles. There are 70-foot jumps over racing traffic, creating a “motocross with cars” action.
The series begins May 26 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and concludes Sept. 29 in Las Vegas. Also included are races at X Games scheduled for June 30-July 1 in Los Angeles. It’s one of the most anticipated stops on the schedule. The ESPN family of channels will broadcast live coverage of the entire 2012 race series.
No surprise is that the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart will arrive in the showrooms later this year. However the great news is that it will offer more than 150 different accessories and performance parts all delivered by Mopar®, from which the customers can choose. The aim here is to deliver to the customers even more customization and personalization.
To have a glimpse over what is going to be offered by Mopar, we have made a selection of the most attention catching and performance parts for the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. First, let’s begin with the Performance Styled Hood. This is a carbon fiber scooped hood, designed to give the vehicle an aggressive and sporty appearance. Next comes the Performance Braking Upgrade, which features upgraded calipers, rotors and performance pads to provide increased braking power. In the Unique Grille chrome aluminum, replaces production grille below the bumper to provide a unique appearance. Mopar also offers Grille Cross-hatch Insert – a carbon fiber-style finish, which attaches to Dodge cross hatch over grille area, perfect for enhancing the “tuner” image. Next are the 18-inch Wheels with a unique Mopar design, polished spokes and black-painted pockets. There is also Rear-air Diffuser. It is in Matte Black attached to the rear fascia to provide a unique look to the rear of the vehicle. It was designed to coordinate with Chin Spoiler. A Front Fascia Appliqué includes chrome-plated appliqué slides over front/center bumper area to provide a bright front-end appearance. In addition a Front Chin Spoiler, which is in Matte Black, attaches to front fascia to give more aggressive look to the front end. Of course there are also Side Sills, again in Matte Black, which are attached to side rocker panels to provide a sportier appearance. They have also been designed to coordinate with Front Chin Spoiler and Rear-air Diffuser. All that – only in order to provide unique appearance. The Rear Deck Lid Spoiler is also in Matte Black, and also attaches to rear deck lid for a sporty appearance. Furthermore there is a Chrome Fuel Door, which was made of chrome aluminum and replaces the production fuel door. In details it coordinates with Chrome Mirror Covers and stainless steel B-pillar appliqué. And these Chrome Mirror Covers are also chrome-plated. They replace the production mirror cover. Next, the B-Pillar Appliqué is made from polished stainless steel; it is attached to the b-pillar area and enhances the appearance of the vehicle. The Pedal Kit has the unique bright finish – it has to be attached to gas and brake pedals to enhance driver’s foot well appearance.
2013 Dodge Dart Mopar Accessories
An important highlight to be mentioned here is that Moper also offers the unique Industry-first Wireless Charging. In details, battery-powered devices can be now charged with this new system. It also allows driver to set electronic devices in a specified charging zone and charge without wires. This is accomplished by creating a virtually invisible charging zone in the vehicle instrument panel or center stack. Energy is then transferred from the charging pad to the device battery, utilizing a compatible device-specific case. Moreover Mopar also offers Industry-first Wi-Fi. It allows owners to utilize electronic devices as far as 150 feet from the vehicle. In this way each passenger may separately access the Web on the go. On the other hand in the vehicle there is also mounted router which receives 3G broadband Internet.
Another impressive feature offered by Mopar in an Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS). This Mopar system is powered by Guidepoint Systems, the leader in GPS-enabled stolen-vehicle recovery systems. Unlike other vehicle-tracking systems, the Mopar EVTS offers.
The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart Interior will undeniably set a brand new high level standard for compact cars. First of all it is a modern blend of precision craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology and Safety. Secondly it amazes with exciting bursts of color and hand-sculpted shapes. And at last all mentioned above will allow the highly customizable interior to become reality. Here we can have a sneak peak into the high-tech, precisely crafted and highly customizable interior of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. The vehicle is scheduled to be introduced on 9th of January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
To keep the interest high enough Dodge designers focused on what is modern nowadays. For example the interior was made with materials and technology typically found in more expensive vehicle segments. Starting with modern Dodge DNA and through the use of innovative ambient interior lighting, high-quality soft-touch materials and high-tech features, the 2013 Dodge Dart is going to provide lot of pleasure and delight for both drivers and passengers. For instance the Dart’s “driver-centric” layout is made to put all controls within easy reach of the driver. Furthermore there are a customizable displays and comfort-tuned seats, which are packaged in a spacious interior.
2013 Dodge Dart Interior
The key to this development was the customization in the all-new Dodge Dart. It is being offered with 12 exterior colors, 14 interior color and trim combinations, six wheel options, three engine options and three transmissions. The good news is that each Dodge Dart can be personalized by every client, in order to match their individuality.
Moreover a class-leading has being used in the all-new Dodge-Dart. The high-tech centerpiece of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is the class-exclusive floating island bezel, which houses the segment-exclusive available 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) customizable gauge cluster display with light pipe surround that also houses the available class-exclusive UConnect Touch 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia center. In addition the glove box easily conceals a stowed iPad. In the center console there are as a feature auxiliary jacks to plug in a wide variety of electronic devices, and thoughtful, inventive storage solutions, such as console map pockets, which are perfect for storing mobile phones, receipts, or pen and paper. Further optimizations are the ambient lighting for the door handles, map pockets, foot wells, glove box, storage bin and illuminated cup holders. They are definitely useful, and moreover they also provide a good warm atmosphere inside the vehicle.
At last the security and safety of the car is unmatched in its class. The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart was built on a strong foundation: in the construction is included 68 percent high-strength steel. Moreover engineers have added both active and passive safety features such as 10 standard airbag, blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection.
Dodge has earned highest ranks in three segments in J.D. Power’s U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study of this year. The awarded vehicles are Dodge Charger, Challenger and Dart which are leaders in Large Car, Midsize Sporty Car and Compact Car segments, respectively. APEAL awards are based on customer feedback. They come in the perfect time, when Dodge is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The APEAL Study finds out the level of gratification of the driver, based on customer evaluations of 77 vehicle attributes. The owners are surveyed after 90 days of ownership.
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The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart Interior will undeniably set a brand new high level standard for compact cars. First of all it is a modern blend of precision craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology and Safety. Secondly it amazes with exciting bursts of color and hand-sculpted shapes. And at last all mentioned above will allow the highly customizable interior to become reality. Here we can have a sneak peak into the high-tech, precisely crafted and highly customizable interior of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. The vehicle is scheduled to be introduced on 9th of January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
