Anyone see the new Dodge Dart yet?

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:11 pm

Nope. Where can it be seen ?

Post by **negusm** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:34 pm

http://www.detnews.com/article/20111207 ... Dodge-Dart

They aren't releasing any pictures it seems.

Was wondering if anyone had any inside info.

-Mike

dahberg · Post by **dahberg** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:25 am

http://www.dodge.com/en/dart/

They appear to be doing a build up to the auto show on January 9th.

86ASCCoupe20 · Post by **86ASCCoupe20** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:26 am

MIke, I believe over to the right on that info sheet is the car . Actually looks pretty nice.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:35 am

Dodge's advertising is horrible ! They put the Caliber out there, and gave it practicly zero advertising support !
It's not FoMoCo nor GM that is eating up Mother-MOPAR , it's the flood of Asian cars coming here, or being made here.

I sold DODGE for "only" 25 years (1968-1992. The advertising used to be very good, but the last decade, it's hardly memorable.

Selling Dodge (and Plymouth) was ALWAYS a challenge to do. Not like selling a Toyopet !

mustangjim · Post by **mustangjim** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:12 am

I've got friends at the Belvidere Plant. Its going to look like a cross between the Neon & the Fiat 500. Going to be much smaller than the old Dart....

Kentennis · Post by **Kentennis** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:54 am

There are a couple disguised pics on Google. Rumor has it 40 MPG and with a 9 speed transmission. Talk about a repair nightmare. 1.4Liter, turbocharged 4 cylinder rated at 168 HP.

ChuckG · Post by **ChuckG** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:46 pm

It's an Alfa Romeo, so in keeping with Chrysler tradition, will likely be in the shop a lot...

75coug · Post by **75coug** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:20 am

I am glad to see a return of the old nameplate. Hopefully, they can sell a bunch of them.

shelbyscarab · Post by **shelbyscarab** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:28 pm

75coug wrote:I am glad to see a return of the old nameplate. Hopefully, they can sell a bunch of them.

we'll see....

think of the nameplates brought back that fizzled.

the new charger - 4 dr?
remember the cheby nova reincarnation? lmao.....
gto....... (this one could've been huge - what a screw up)

I'm probably missing a few....

Post by **negusm** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:29 pm

Yeah, the GTO was a disappointment. Fast engine in a Camry body. WTF were they thinking?

-Mike

75coug · Post by **75coug** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:44 am

I wouldn't call the Charger a fizzle. Four-doors or not, its has been a hit for Dodge in terms of sales.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:25 am

Hemi + 4WD+room for 4. (maybe 5)+ Really great looks+ 180 tiny LED bulbs for the back lights + a great Warranty (A fizzle?) Not around these parts. They are selling !

shelbyscarab · Post by **shelbyscarab** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:29 pm

negusm wrote:Yeah, the GTO was a disappointment. Fast engine in a Camry body. WTF were they thinking?

-Mike

Bingo Mike.....

Great drivetrain - horrible body. Looked very close to a grand Am or a grand prix....... Pontiac could've hit a home run with that if they would've taken the same stance that Ford has with the Mustang, Cheby with the camaro, and dodge with the challenger. And THAT might have been enough to get people in Pontiac showrooms to buy their cars. Sadly, the one car at the end that Pontiac got right was the G8, and then poof - gone.