Dodge Dart To Receive SRT Variant And 9 Speed Transmission

A certain slide presented earlier this year during the Chrysler Investor Day hinted that the Dodge Dart will get a mid-cycle refresh in June 2016. We also know that an SRT will follow in December, boasting with a high revving turbo'd four-cylinder mill and AWD.

The only other detail officially revealed by Dodge regarding the facelited Dart is that the little sedan will boast with improved "driving dynamics" and a couple of new engine options. But according to a new report coming from AutomotiveNews, Dodge will add the heavily anticipated nine-speed automatic to the Dart as well, with the addition of other bits and bobs to lower emissions and improve mileage
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chewy - 9/2/2014 1:42:39 PM

+1 Boost

The Neon SRT was quite the performance icon, the Caliber not so much. Based on the Dart looking almost like an updated Neon it's quite possible.

ParadoX - 9/2/2014 3:01:10 PM

+1 Boost

I think it needs to at least be on part with the Civic-R performance wise if it wants to be taken seriously. It has the looks, lets see if SRT can make it a good drivers car.

MattDarringer - 9/2/2014 8:23:55 PM

+2 Boost

The Dart desperately needs some serious performance parts. It's a good car executed POORLY. It has the potential to be quite delightful.