2014 Dodge Dart Watertown, WI

The 2014 Dodge Dart has energetic acceleration with the 2.4 liter engine, excellent optional electronics interface, and has received top safety scores. The big change for the 2014 Dodge Dart is expanded availability of the 184-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Previously exclusive to the GT, it's now standard on the SXT and Limited trim levels as well. The fuel-economy-themed Aero is the only 2014 Dart equipped with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. Finally, note that Dodge has made the Aero and GT trim levels and not packages, as they were last year.

14' Dodge Dart Exterior

2014 Dodge Dart Interior

'14 Dodge Dart Style

The 2014 Dodge Dart is a five-passenger compact sedan available in five trim levels: SE, SXT, Aero, GT and Limited. Sleek and sexy, the Dart's exterior blends contemporary international character with classic Dodge design cues. Unique wheel/tire fitments further separate this handsome 4-door from the rest of the compact field when it comes to curbside appeal. The Dart's cabin is spacious and well-designed with lots of soft-touch surfaces and good overall control layouts. The adult-accommodating rear seats have a fold-down seatback with a 60/40 split in all but the SE.

Power and Handling of the 2014 Dodge Dart

Three engines are available for the 2014 Dodge Dart. The base SE model comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 160 hp and 148 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional. A rigid core structure and well-sorted Euro-flavored suspension give the Dart a confident and well-controlled feel that reaches a clear zenith in the enthusiast-oriented GT model. While the 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo in the Dart Aero makes the same 160 horsepower, its 24 percent more torque at virtually half the revs make the Aero considerably livelier as well as less thirsty. 

Conclusions

The smallest sedan in Dodge's lineup, the 2014 Dodge Dart is a well-crafted 4-door that matches a contemporary appearance with good creature features and impressive overall handling.