2013 Dodge Dart Aero fuel miser priced from $19,795*
Posted Oct 5th 2012 2:29PM
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Getting the best fuel mileage is practically a necessity to compete in the compact car segment these days, and the 2013 Dodge Dart has hit this mark with the all-new Aero package. The Dart Aero is Dodge's fuel economy package for the car that starts at $19,795 and while Hyundai has been saving the asterisks since 2010, many other automakers use a similar method to get that magic 40-mpg (5.8L/100km) rating onto the window sticker.
"The all-new Dodge Dart is a groundbreaking vehicle, offering features and benefits never before offered in a compact car," said Reid Bigland, President & CEO – Chrysler Canada and Dodge Brand. "The new Dart Aero builds on these attributes by combining a remarkable 4.8 L/100 km with interior room of a mid-size car and class-leading technology, style and safety, for only $19,795."
The Dart Aero receives Fiat's 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo I4 and numerous other changes to reach 5.7L/100km (41 mpg) highway with the manual transmission which is an improvement of 0.33L/100km (2 mpg) alone over Chrysler's initial estimates for the car. Opting for the new dual dry clutch transmission will bring the highway number to an even 5.8L/100km (40 mpg) – cars with either transmission are rated at 8.4L/100km (28 mpg) city and 7.4L/100km (32 mpg) combined. These are significant gains over initial Dart models with the 2.0-litre engine that were rated at 9.4L/100km (25 mpg) city, 6.5L/100km (36 mpg) highway and 8.1L/100km (29 mpg) combined. This new engine also delivers the same 160 horsepower as the base engine, but it adds an extra 36 pound-feet of torque rated at 184 lb-ft.
Other than the new engine and the advanced DDCT gearbox, the Dart Aero was able to deliver such an improvement in fuel economy courtesy of a lower profile, active grille shutters, underbody aero kit and low-rolling resistance tires.
Compared to the $15,995 base price for the 2013 Dart, the Aero package is a $3,800 premium, but cars like the Focus SFE, Civic HF, Cruze Eco, Mazda3 Skyactiv and Jetta TDI all charge a premium for playing in the gas-saving sandbox. Included in this higher price, the Dart Aero comes standard with some of the Dart's unique features like the 8.4-inch media center, the Dart's seven-inch TFT gauge cluster and one of the car's most stylish elements, the LED "racetrack" taillights.
It isn't clear exactly when the Dart Aero will be on sale, but click here for the full press release details.
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Chrysler Canada: All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Aero Model Delivers up to 4.8 L/100 km With the Award-winning 1.4-litre MultiAir® Turbo Engine and a Starting CDN MSRP of $19,795
• The Dodge Dart Aero model is a stylish, no-compromise, fuel-efficient and powerful new addition to the already award-winning Dodge Dart line-up
• Powered by Fiat's award-winning 1.4-litre MultiAir intercooled turbo engine, the Dodge Dart Aero model delivers 184 lb.-ft. of torque and up to 4.8 L/100 km on the highway
• Sales of the all-new Dodge Dart continue to gain momentum - with September sales up 43 per cent month-over-month
• Dart named 2012 U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick
Powered by the sporty, fun-to-drive and advanced 1.4-litre MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine combined with several aerodynamic enhancements including lightweight aluminum chassis components, active grille shutters, underbody aero kit, a lowered profile and low-rolling resistance tires, the Dodge Dart Aero model achieves an impressive 4.8 L/100 km on the highway with the six-speed manual and 4.9 L/100 km on the highway with the six-speed Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT).
"The all-new Dodge Dart is a groundbreaking vehicle, offering features and benefits never before offered in a compact car," said Reid Bigland, President & CEO – Chrysler Canada and Dodge Brand. "The new Dart Aero builds on these attributes by combining a remarkable 4.8 L/100 km with interior room of a mid-size car and class-leading technology, style and safety, for only $19,795."
The Dodge Dart Aero model also is packed with a slew of standard features, such as the 1.4-litre MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine, an unsurpassed 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 and projector headlamps. High-tech features, including the class-exclusive 8.4-inch touchscreen media centre are available on the Dodge Dart Aero.
Dodge Dart
Loaded with innovative technology, class-leading safety features and clever functionality, the 2013 Dodge Dart sets a new standard in the compact car segment by offering unmatched personalization, roominess, style, functionality and fun-to-drive dynamics, all starting at a Canadian MSRP of just $15,995.
Production of the Dodge Dart Aero model started at the Belvidere (Ill., U.S.A.) Assembly Plant in the third quarter of 2012.
About the Dodge Brand
For nearly 100 years, Dodge has defined passionate and innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and in style. Building upon its rich heritage of muscle cars, racing technology and ingenious engineering, Dodge offers a full-line of cars, crossovers, minivans and SUVs built for top performance – from power off the line and handling in the corners, to high-quality vehicles that deliver unmatched versatility and excellent fuel efficiency. Only Dodge offers such innovative functionality combined with class-leading performance, exceptional value and distinctive design. With the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart joining the line-up alongside Canada's best-selling crossover, Dodge Journey; the iconic, made-in-Canada Dodge Challenger and all-new Dodge Charger paired with the ZF eight-speed transmission; the new Dodge Durango; Dodge Avenger and the country's number-one selling minivan, Dodge Grand Caravan - the Dodge brand now has one of the youngest dealer showrooms in North America.
About Chrysler Canada Inc.
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 87th anniversary in 2012. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram trucks.
Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, SRT®, FIAT® and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler's culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat's complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
