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2013 Dodge Dart GT in Matte Gray!

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2013 Dodge Dart GT in Matte Gray & Dark Gray 19" Wheels at Canadian International Auto Show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKVxD7nw9KY&sns=em
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Looks exactly like the car posted across the internet back in October (except for the new GT badge). Thought I saw it on here but can't seem to find the thread. Here's a link:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/08/dodge-dart-spotted-in-matte-paint-wearing-19-inch-pirelli-p-zero/
topgun said:
Looks exactly like the car posted across the internet back in October (except for the new GT badge). Thought I saw it on here but can't seem to find the thread. Here's a link:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/08/dodge-dart-spotted-in-matte-paint-wearing-19-inch-pirelli-p-zero/
Wow, great memory!
I just got a DART Brochure in the Mail... they took a Picture of the Red DART R/T... removed the R/T Nomenclature, removed the GT Nomenclature, and put a Rallye Badge on the Rear Decklid... also, there was no mention of "Pre Production Model Shown" anywhere on the page.

Is DODGE even getting confused on what model of the DART they are marketing????
BigDaddySRT said:
I just got a DART Brochure in the Mail... they took a Picture of the Red DART R/T... removed the R/T Nomenclature, removed the GT Nomenclature, and put a Rallye Badge on the Rear Decklid... also, there was no mention of "Pre Production Model Shown" anywhere on the page.

Is DODGE even getting confused on what model of the DART they are marketing????
Another example of Chrysler's marketing being disconnected from engineering.
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BigDaddySRT said:
I just got a DART Brochure in the Mail... they took a Picture of the Red DART R/T... removed the R/T Nomenclature, removed the GT Nomenclature, and put a Rallye Badge on the Rear Decklid... also, there was no mention of "Pre Production Model Shown" anywhere on the page.

Is DODGE even getting confused on what model of the DART they are marketing????
What is the color of the car and the crosshair?
BigDaddySRT said:
I just got a DART Brochure in the Mail... they took a Picture of the Red DART R/T... removed the R/T Nomenclature, removed the GT Nomenclature, and put a Rallye Badge on the Rear Decklid... also, there was no mention of "Pre Production Model Shown" anywhere on the page.

Is DODGE even getting confused on what model of the DART they are marketing????
This is NOT a good sign.... I did get a brochure in the mail about a month ago and all the R/T stuff was still in it.... Its interesting that that would have taken the time to update the paper copies removing the GT, but not the website.
The video says those wheels are 18s but I'm 95% sure they are 19s judging by the sidewall (since I know this is probably the 225/40 or 35/R18 or 19 that they've been using for the Dart). But I love the P-zero's, they should be a factory option as not everyone wants a ProContact just so they can switch it over to dedicated summers and winters anyways.
That Dart looks great.

What is the regular tire for the Dart?
sebring96hbg said:
What is the color of the car and the crosshair?
They don't have a picture of the front... it shows the rear Decklid, the drivers rear quarter, and the "Big" R/T-GT Black Wheels.
guyver[this word has been banned due to its use as a pointless flame tool said:
y]That Dart looks great.

What is the regular tire for the Dart?
Continental 225/45/17 for the SXT/Rallye/Limited Not sure what tires come with the 18" wheels.
I am really just so sick of waiting for this car. I search for updates/test drives/news on it everyday. Like someone said, Chrysler is making it really hard for me to give them my 22k.
BigDaddySRT said:
Yes I know.... and have you read the "Dos and Dont's with Matte Finish" in their Warranty Booklets?

The Matte Finish is expressly not covered in the Warranty.
Can you polish/wax it ??
BigDaddySRT said:
They don't have a picture of the front... it shows the rear Decklid, the drivers rear quarter, and the "Big" R/T-GT Black Wheels.
Those (Hyper Black) 18" are (were) an option on the Rallye
unverferth said:
Can you polish/wax it ??
http://www.ppg.com/coatings/refinish/en/oem/manuals/Documents/hyundai_Matte_Paint_Care.pdf



do not use wax, detail spray, armorall ®
, or any products made for normal paint.

Use only products specifically developed for
matte finish paint.
UN4GTBL said:
Those (Hyper Black) 18" are (were) an option on the Rallye


It was this exact Picture, but the GT Emblem was gone... and they put the Rallye Badge in it's Place.
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If you use a normal wax on a matte finish car, doesn't it end up being shiny?
BigDaddySRT said:


It was this exact Picture, but the GT Emblem was gone... and they put the Rallye Badge in it's Place.
Those wheels are a Option for the Rallye. so nothing was "wrong" with the brochure.
On this mornings Today show, the Dart got coverage for people putting it on Wedding Gift Registry list!! That gimmick may just cause sales!!
Joe Normal said:


If you use a normal wax on a matte finish car, doesn't it end up being shiny?
Yes
BigDaddySRT said:


It was this exact Picture, but the GT Emblem was gone... and they put the Rallye Badge in it's Place.
Not surprising.

I've seen the R/T images as the new GT images too.
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