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The 2014 Dodge Dart Are you thinking about an affordable new sedan for 2014? How about the new Dodge Dart? We love this stylish little car for its great features and reliability for an outstanding price. But how does it compare to other economical cars on today’s market? Today we’ve decided to run it alongside another very popular affordable sedan, the 2014 Chevy Cruze. See for yourself why we choose the Dodge Dart, hands down! more 18-inch aluminum wheels The first thing you’ll notice is a significant difference in MSRP. So are we messing with the trim levels to create a more favorable view of the Dart? Nope! Both cars are compared here at their lowest trim level. For the Dart, that’s the SE, and the Cruze is at its LS model. Okay, so what kind of performance are we talking about for that higher price tag? That would be less horsepower, less torque, and a slower 0-60mph time. Ouch. Gas mileage, then? The Cruze has got to come out swinging on that key area, right? Actually, they’re the same. So here’s what you get for much less money on the 2014 Dodge Dart: More speed, better performance, and the exact same MPG rating as the 2014 Chevy Cruze. Alright, what’s the trick, then? Something not listed on the table. Here, have some more categories! You can see in category after category, the 2014 Dodge Dart has the same or better for less. Are you interested in test driving the 2014 Dodge Dart or learning more about it? Please contact our friendly and helpful sales team here at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine! We'll be happy to get you started on your search for a great and affordable new car!

The safety of the Dodge Dart begins with the outer construction. Dodge Dart Safety Features A vehicle can never be too safe. This is the philosophy of the folks at Dodge, who have obviously put some real strong effort into the 2013 Dodge Dart. And all that hard work paid off recently as the car was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The new Top Safety Pick+ rating is the highest rating possible – proving the impressive performance of the Dodge Dart safety features. more The Top Safety Pick+ rating follows the 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, making the Dart one of the few vehicles on the roadway to score the highest on both tests. The Dart scored very well in the rollover, rear, side and moderate-overlap frontal impact tests. What it all means is that for a small car, the Dodge Dart safety features do the work that they need to do for you. We hate to see a Dart smashed, but a crash test is a good cause. The Dodge Dart safety features all start with the body construction, with high-strength steel forming the outer shell of the car. Then, a trip inside reveals more of the safety features that are in place – not that you’ll notice any of them. The dart is equipped with 10 standard air bags, front head restraints and cool new technology like Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection. All of this makes the Dart a model of safety in the small vehicle class. Even the dash of the Dart shows off the outstanding safety features. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center, as it’s called, is able to alert you when a tire goes down or is just low. Little features like this make sure that you don’t have to constantly worry about issues like this. With all the safety features the Dodge Dart offers, drivers and all occupants can feel comfortable taking it anywhere. Try it out and see what it has to offer in person at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Racine.

The dash on the Dodge Dart is pretty impressive. What makes a car “cool?” We’re guessing that different people might all have varying answers to this question. But we can all agree that some cars are just cooler than others – whether it is purely from a design standpoint or the performance they provide. The key is to find the coolest car for the lowest price for many consumers. more Coolest Car for the Lowest Price It seems Kelley Blue Book recently pinpointed the cool factor by making a list of the “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000.” And we are proud to say that the 2013 Dodge Dart in Racine was one of the vehicles named to the list. The Dart being included on the list seemed to solidify what the small Dodge is going for – being the coolest car for the lowest price. And this is actually the second consecutive year the Dart has been included on this list. The Dart truly looks good inside and out. But what makes the Dart so cool? One of the things that you can’t help but notice when you drive the Dart is the bright digital dash that allows drivers to customize what features they want displayed. Some of the options include speed, fuel readings, tire pressure and even navigation. And all of it is illuminated in a way you haven’t seen before. If that’s not enough, the Dart is also equipped with a UConnect Touchscreen that allows users to make and receive calls as well as stay connected in other ways. These are features not often seen on a vehicle in the price range of the Dart. It may be obvious, but the design of the Dart itself is off-the-charts cool. This includes the exterior and interior. And the seats are some of the most comfortable you are going to find – especially considering the price range. The Dart is truly one of the most refined vehicles for the price – which also translates into it being the coolest car for the lowest price on the market. Check it out in person and see what all the fuss is about at Palmen Dodge.

What will your Dart look like? Would you like to customize your own Dodge Dart? Better yet, would you like someone else to pay for it? If both of these answers are yes, then you are probably are a perfect candidate for the new Dodge Dart Registry. Basically, it’s a gift registry, but for a car. And when complete, it ends up with you picking up your new Dodge Dart in Racine at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Racine. more New Dodge Dart in Racine With the Dodge Dart Registry, you can customize a Dodge Dart to your liking and set up a registry. From there, family members can sponsor parts of the car. New tires for you birthday, the engine for Christmas. While it might take a while, once the registry is complete, you get to pick up your Dodge Dart at the dealership. Here at Palmen, we are happy to be a part of this program and encourage Racine area car shoppers to get involved with the process. Of course, you don’t have to wait for other people to pay for your new Dodge Dart in Racine. At Palmen, we have the Racine Dodge Dart ready to go right now. But to drive it away today, you either have to pay full price or get a Dodge Dart lease special going. No matter what avenue you go about to get your new Dodge Dart in Racine, you will be getting a very quality vehicle. With efficient and powerful engine options and unbeatable style, it’s a great car. We knew it the first time we laid eyes on it here at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Racine. And the increased customer traffic that has come through the dealership to see the Dart is really something to see. Get in touch with us and we’ll get you information on the new Dart – and you might even drive away in one!