2013 Dodge Dart Review: The Top 3 Unexpected Surprises

2013 Dodge Dart: Top 3 Unexpected Surprises

The brand new 2013  Dodge Dart is based on the Giulietta in Europe and can be purchased for under $30,000 USD in America.

But what’s is it like to live with the new Dodge Dart?

We spend a week driving and getting to know most vehicles that we review and sometimes we discover some unexpected surprises.

Here are the top three unexpected surprises of the new 2013 Dodge Dart.

Editor’s note: I had a delightful time with the 2013 Dodge Dart and it’s not (just) because of its relationship to the excellent Alfa Romeo Giulietta. I get a real kick out of automakers who do much with so little. I mean, anyone can give you a fun, comfortable vehicle for $45,000 – but well under $30,000? The Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, 2013 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta can all provide an excellent sedan for that price. After driving it several times, I think the 2013 Dodge Dart is the best in class, with its 1.4-liter, turbocharged engine and six-speed manual.

The Chevrolet Cruze has an option for a turbocharged engine too, but it’s coupled with a widely spaced manual built for economy. The Ford Focus has one of the best chassis out there, but it’s on the small side of the equation. The Sentra is slow and the Jetta’s interior is a bit of a letdown.

The 2013 Dodge Dart has that essential mix going for it and there’s a tone to its exhaust note that awesome. Watch the video and see for yourselves.