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Dodge Dart GT is in Production and is Ready to Order

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UntitledThe Dodge Dart GT was announced back at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in January. It was shown to have a 2.4-liter Tigershark engine capable of 184-horsepower and a choice of either six-speed manual, or six-speed automatic transmission. That GT variant of the Dart is, finally, in production and available for ordering.

The new Dart GT model is the newest member of the expansive family that Dodge is building for the Dart. The list already includes the Dart SE, SXR, Rallye, Aero and Limited. Even with such a wide and variety list of Dart models, that doesn’t mean Dodge is stopping there. They are exploring the possibility of a high-performance R/T model of the Dart.

Reid Bigland elaborated on what it was that Dart GT would bring to the faithful fans in March at the New York International Auto Show, “It will definitely be the quickest Dart off the line, and our customers, hardcore Dodge customer, like that power off the line.”

What is it the GT is adding other than a supped up engine? It’s also going to have 18-inch aluminum wheels, sport suspension that has frequency sensing damping shocks. To prove to world that your Dart has that added something, the front fascia is a unique performance front with black accents complimented by a grille done up in Hyper Black. The starting cost for the GT is $20,995.

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2014 Dodge Durango Revealed at New York Auto Show

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2014_dodge_durango_actf34_ns_326133_717The 2014 Dodge Durango got its full unveiling at the New York Auto Show.  It was speculated early what the technology it would have, time to find out if it was accurate.

It was a safe bet to make at the time that the Durango would have the Uconnect system.  Good thing too because it does indeed include the tech.  That, as well as a 9-inch dual Blu-ray and DVD player, gives any passengers a good distraction during lengthy rides.

Of course, it takes more than just an obvious inclusion of popular technology and a DVD player to really awe drivers with a new model.  What else is new in the 2014 Dodge Durango?  One is also the one that Dodge is gleaming about when discussing the new SUV.  That would be a rotary shifter for the all-new standard eight-speed transmission.  This helps with fuel economy, boosting it by 9 percent.  The shifter handle will be replaced with a rotary knob and paddle controls, giving drivers the ability to shift manually.

The only image of the Durango prior to the show was a look at the tail light.  Now the full exterior has been revealed.  The signature Dodge crosshair grille is still there, despite the new look. There are also hosts of other changes which Reid Bigland, the CEO of Dodge brand, breaks down in this video:

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2014 Dodge Durango Will Likely Have UConnect

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There are plenty of new reveals just around the corner with the New York Auto Show. Mopar and Jeep have come together to put out six new Jeep concepts that’ll be on display at the event. Dodge is also teasing auto-enthusiasts prior to the happening with the new 2014 Durango. All that’s been shown so far is the tease of a taillight design, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from speculating on what to expect.

Digital Trends believes they know a multitude of features that the 2014 Dodge Durango will have. It should have a load of new tech that Chrysler has been pushing for. The conclusion is drawn from the press release that Dodge put out in which they say, “Built on the Dodge brand’s pillars of style, performance, and innovation, the new 2014 Dodge Durango will deliver state-of-the-art-technology in both form and function.”

Not exactly a tough conclusion to come up with from the fact that the mission statement from Dodge is about being ahead of the pack in auto technology. The Durango incorporating the popular Uconnect system seems like a given with how positive the feedback from critics and drivers has been. A real question to wonder about is if Durango will be having a brand new piece of tech to go with it. Until the New York Auto Show, it’s all just guessing.

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