2014 DODGE DART VEHICLE

REVIEW

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While the Dodge Dart theoretically replaces the Caliber in the brand's lineup, it's actually the first compact car in the Chrysler lineup since the Neon disappeared. Government regulations almost pin the Dart in the mid-size category, though, meaning that it lives on the larger side of the compact segment. With size and rakish design on its side, the Dart competes for shoppers' attention with the Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus and Honda Civic–not to mention the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte.

You can think of the Dart as a halfway point between the current generation Dodge Charger and a mint-condition, old-school Neon. It's larger than the Neon, but the proportions are similar–with a wide stance and a low cowl–but it's brawnier like the Charger, especially from the rear. With its flowing dashboard, the Dart's interior leans toward the sporty end of the spectrum. Well-equipped models come with an 8.4-inch display for the navigation, climate and audio controls, and a smaller screen displaying vehicle information sits between the gauges in the instrument cluster.

2013 DODGE DART

2014 DODGE DART

The styling says the Dart is a performance car, but whether the car lives up to that expectation depends on your engine choice. The standard 160-horsepower 2.0-liter four is simply underpowered in this heavy compact. A 2.0-liter Dart feels significantly slower than competitors in the most demanding duties, like merging into heavy freeway traffic on an uphill ramp while heavily loaded. Opt for the turbocharged 160-hp 1.4-liter engine, however, and you'll find more torque, better acceleration, and a sportier, more responsive drive. But you'll have to keep your foot firmly into the accelerator to make it happen.

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