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2012 Detroit Auto Show hits and misses

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Mike Goetz
Hit: 2013 Dodge Dart
2013 Dodge Dart front 3/4 view
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The styling disappoints me somewhat, mostly because I can’t get the sexy Alfa Romeo Giulietta out of my mind’s eye. The Dart is based on a lengthened and widened version of the Alfa Romeo’s platform. It definitely lost something in the translation.

If you take the big Dodge-themed grille out of the equation, the Dart also becomes somewhat ubiquitous. But the rest of the Dart is top-shelf — modern, funky interior and great powertrain pieces. If it drives as well as its specifications suggest, it should be a great contender in very competitive segment.
Mike Goetz
Mike Goetz
Automotive expert