EXCLUSIVE: First Real-Life Photos Of Dodge Dart LEAK Before Embargo Lifts

Not too long ago, Agent 001 packed up his bags and set off on a unique journey to go drive another one of America's products. He laced up his shoes, put on his Ray-Ban glasses and made sure that his camera gear was ready to go.

This trip was different for a couple of reasons:

1) It was to drive the 2013 Dodge Dart, which is a big deal for the brand and the market.

2) The event was held in Austin, Texas. Though I can't speak for 001, I can say I haven't been there and I wager that wasn't a destination he's frequented either.

When you give a great photographer that's passionate about his gig the chance to roam free, you know fantastic things are going to happen. And look no further than 001's Dart gallery below.

I've set you up with some initial shots to get the vibe right, because over the weekend we're going to rock your world with MORE photos and 001's driving impressions on the all-new, 2013 Dodge Dart.

**Oh, and we didn't break the embargo, to be entirely clear


2013 Dodge Dart Photo Gallery

FromThePassengerSeat - 4/28/2012 3:58:09 AM

+2 Boost

Uh, about that main photo... how is it possible to provide those incredible seats for that price? I know that's the most expensive model, but still, those are amazing. It seems the top-of-the-line Darts are the ones to buy.

jeffy210 - 4/28/2012 8:47:15 AM

+1 Boost

Looks != Quality. I can't speak to the quality of these as I have not seen them in person or any reviews. But, lately the trend in cars, and most things for that matter, is copying the looks and features of higher priced rivals, while sacrificing quality. This helps greatly with initial sales, but if the quality does not pan out, will bite them down the road. A good case example is Vizio, the HDTV maker. The brought HDTV to the masses and were number 1 for a while, but as word about their quality started getting out and the troubles people had, they dropped to 3rd.

irishmike - 4/28/2012 12:51:50 PM

0 Boost

Looks to be a sincere effort. Not that distinctive looking, though. Also, new and unproven, so it would be tough to consider buying one.

bfghemicuda - 4/29/2012 5:23:16 PM

+2 Boost

blazin, Aside from the alfa underpinnings, the Giuletta is a rebadged Dart. In the States the leather is an "option".

Designer1 - 4/30/2012 12:20:07 PM

0 Boost

I'm happy that Chrysler returned the bailout money and it's making money. But I honestly don't understand how it's making money from making the same old ugly rental purpose cars?

I've driven and been in different Chrysler cars, and there's nothing at all that attracts me, but the only things I notice are bad and ugly designs and quality.

ThierryHenry14 - 4/30/2012 3:00:45 PM

+1 Boost

Not for nothing, but photos are always misleading. It looks just like they are putting out a new generation "Neon"...

But I'll reserve judgement until I see it in real life, but I am not in the market for one, let alone any dodge, so its not like I'm gonna be going to the dealership...

Drerx8 - 5/1/2012 1:28:43 PM

+1 Boost

I was in Austin this weekend and I saw a red one - I thought that maybe I missed that they were on sale...what a coincidence.