the most technologically advanced compact in
its class+.
- 184-hp 2.4L Tigershark™ four-cylinder with MultiAir II (late availability).
- Unique Black front fascia, Hyper-Black grille & 18-inch wheels.
- Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed interior with 10-way power driver's seat
Most of the new front-wheel-drive Dart models go on sale this summer, and we like what we've driven so far. But the fastest of the breed, the R/T, holds off for a fall launch. Like its less muscular brethren, the R/T rides on a Fiat chassis borrowed from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, with a fully independent suspension. We expect that suspension to be a little lower and stiffer in the R/T.
The car will get the most horsepower of the lot, with a 184-hp 2.4-liter four under the hood. At this point it's unclear if the R/T will come with only a six-speed manual or with a dual-clutch automatic as well. We do know that the R/T, like the Sonic RS, is going to face stiff competition from slightly pricier models, including the Ford Focus ST, the expected Fiesta ST, and the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. Even if these sporty cars are bunched around $25,000, slightly above the Dart R/T, their performance chops could put a pinch on sales of the Dodge. Read more: Best New Cars for 2013 - 12 More New Cars Worth Waiting For - Popular Mechanics
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