2013 Dodge Dart 2.0L Automatic First Drive: The Dart Most People Will Buy

The Dart sedan is perhaps the most anticipated new Dodge in some time, and while it will offer a panoply of powertrain and transmission options, the car driven here is the one that aims most directly for the heart of the compact market. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder is the affordable base engine—more torque is available from the step-up 1.4-liter turbo and, later, sporty 2.4-liter R/T models will offer 184 hp—and, well, we know that Americans love them some automatic shifting. So while it ain't sexy, this combo should be the most popular. (For the full rundown on the Dart lineup, read our first drive; info on the late-arriving fuel-sipping Aero trim is available here.) (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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