Dodge Dart: Chrysler's first product under the umbrella of Fiat

Accustomed to play his strongest card at home, American automakers are preparing yet to show their "rebirth" in the next Hall of Detroit. Ford, General Motors and Chrysler were the "big three" traditionally staged this exhibition, in the heart of the automotive market for many years leading the world. But while the three companies still represent strongly the "American spirit" in their cars, the third of which has since 2009 a high degree of Italian blood: Fiat bought part of the shares (currently reaches 30%) to rescue the bankruptcy by the financial crisis of late 2008.

As a result of that merger, the management of Chrysler Group brands was transferred to the Fiat Group. Thus, in November 2009 unveiled the product plan four brands (Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler) for the next 5 years, which included several new models based on Fiat platforms.

For the Dodge brand it had suggested that 2012 would see the light in a compact C - segment sedan built on a platform of the Italian constructor. This model seems to be the new Dodge Dart 2013 , a name that refers to the American automobile manufactured and sold during the 60s and 70s.

As he stepped forward, the new Dart is a midsize sedan, whose development was based on an architecture of the Fiat Group, to be more precise, derived from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, but renamed "Compact US Wide". Have three four-cylinder engines, including the 1.4-liter engine include MultiAir system with Alfa Romeo.

From the aesthetic point of view ensures that retains the brand's philosophy Dodge, thanks to its optical lines bumpers and grille. In the posterior incorporates LED Tail lights and dual exhaust, inspired by the Charger model, which helps give the air "pony car". This is further complemented by 18-inch wheels.