Opt for the turbocharged 160-hp 1.4-liter inline-4 and you'll find more torque, better acceleration, and a sportier, more responsive drive. Although the 6-speed automatic that most will choose does a great job choosing the right gear. The Dart is heavier than most other compact sedans, which means that the standard 160-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder can be unduly sluggish when merging into heavy freeway traffic on an uphill ramp while heavily loaded, or simply road-tripping with friends aboard. Engine choice really determines whether it behaves like a sporty car. Performance is the area in which the Dart is perfectly adequate, yet not as inspiring as the exterior styling suggests. ![]() For such a low-priced car, the cabin appointments feel warm and inviting. There are still rather large swaths of textured plastic, yet nearly everywhere you'd touch, the surfaces are soft and coordinate nicely with the details. Seats are comfortable front and rear, although the seating position isn't as low as you'd guess based on the car's lines (there are good and bad aspects of that). It's practically a mid-size car in some respects. The 2016 Dodge Dart remains almost shockingly spacious inside. Inside, the flowing dashboard, takes the look in sporty directions, while the well-equipped models in the lineup include an 8.4-inch display for navigation, climate, and audio controls, as well as a smaller screen for vehicle information between the gauges in the instrument cluster. And like the Charger, with its chunky, spirited look, there's a gravitas that isn't always present in an affordable model. the look is far more substantial than some other models in this class. ![]() ![]() The Dart looks like an heir to the Neon design heritage on the outside, and that's a good thing. While the Dart feels far more focused on a meaningful part of the market, it simultaneously feels a little like a niche model when you actually hold it up against those rival models. It's a feat, as the Dart replaced a car that was unfocused and unloved-the ungainly Caliber hatchback.
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