Chrysler today sent out a press release on the new 2013 Dodge Dart, a car that impressed me quite a bit when I saw it at both the Detroit and Pittsburgh auto shows. It's a sharp-looking car, and it looks like Chrysler isn't fooling around when it comes to equipment. Here's the breakdown.
The base model Dart SE stickers for just a hair under $16,000, and includes 10 airbags, ABS, power windows, an AM/FM/6-disc CD changer with MP3 playback, a six-way adjustable driver's seat and soft-touch materials all around. Powertrain is a 2.0L DOHC four making 160HP and 148lb-ft torque, eclipsing its crosstown rivals the Chevy Cruze and Ford Focus rather easily.
The SXT model will set you back another 2 grand, but that gets you power locks and mirrors, AC, 17" wheels, security system, and the option of a 1.4L turbo four which makes the same horsepower as the 2.0L unit (160) but makes almost 40lb-ft more torque. Combined with the 6-speed manual transmission, this could be the engine of choice for enthusiasts.
The Rallye and Limited models add even more equipment, including the 7-inch reconfigurable LCD dash panel, which can display all manner of information and offers a variety of options to customize the appearance of your dash. The Rallye comes in at 18 grand, the Limited just under 20 thousand.
The top of the line R/T will set you back $22,500, but with it you get the 2.4L "Tigershark" four cylinder. This engine makes 184HP and 171 lb-ft of torque, and the R/T comes with all the bells and whistles--stuff like Nappa leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control and just about all the stuff on the lower trim levels.
You can check out all the details for yourself on Dodge's website, here.
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