Well, When I say "All new" I don't really mean all new... The original Dart was produced by Dodge in the 1960's. I have little experience with these cars. But with most new Dodge models named after old Dodge models, despite it's name... this car has nothing to do with it's older model.

What makes this car less original is that it's more or less a copy and paste job from a fiat. Throw some Dodge badges and interior stylings and call it day.
HOWEVER, This is the car Dodge needs. At this point their most economical car is the Dodge Caliber/Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot. (They're all essentially the same car) And get high 20's on the highway.

The old dart is quite the far cry from the 2013 version.


Anyway,  With the new Dart you get a few different engines to choose from... a 2.0L, a 2.4L, and a 1.4 fiat intercooled turbo engine with a loud BOOSH blow off valve.

Best of all, six speed manual in the basic model. Now that should be fun to drive. 

Whether you like the styling or not, it will be interesting to see the gas guzzling Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep company get into the world of econoboxes.