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Reader Jared sent a pricing sheet for the Dodge Dart GT; according to the sheet, it’s a model based on the Dart Limited, which lists for $19,995 plus destination, which is consistent with the features released earlier. Leather seats are included; options include the technology group ($995, includes blind spot and cross path detection, keyless operation, rear park assist, and rain-sensitive wipers), HID headlights ($395), 506-watt Alpine stereo ($495), and UConnect Touch with navigation and SD/USB ports ($495). The 2.4 Manual GT Quick Order Package, coded 27S, costs $1,000 and also includes the 18 x 7.5 inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, black headlamp bezels and door handles, “daylight opening moldings,” GT badges, heated front seats and steering wheel, racetrack tail-lamps, sport suspension with frequency-damping shocks, garage door opener, and black crosshair grille. The GT is not expected to hit production until May 30, according to the sheet.

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[PCRMike]

Daddy like.

 

[Paul J. Reed]

Not sure how this is a "leak", this is the way the pricing has been since the GT was announced ahead of NAIAS...

 

[BigDaddySRT]

Once again... I will believe it when I see it.

 

[Mike V.]

Once again... I will believe it when I see it.

I agree. I don't expect this to be a pocket rocket either. I see it simply as the masculine brother of the Limited...

Mike

 

[Jared]

It might be slightly quicker than a first gen base Neon... if at all. What you're paying for is tech and handling.

 

[Mike V.]

It might be slightly quicker than a first gen base Neon... if at all. What you're paying for is tech and handling.

The GT should run right next to or be quicker than a first gen manual trans Neon, especially of mates to a manual, in my opinion.

The 1.4 and 2.0 are as fast as the original automatic Neon's. They aren't meant to be rocket ships.

Mike

 

[Paul J. Reed]

According to "Moparian" on dodge-dart forum, GT has shown back up in the Order guide (but can't order yet) as well as Mopar 13 (can order that), FYI. I think Moparian is on here as well?


Thanks.

 

[BigDaddySRT]

It might be slightly quicker than a first gen base Neon... if at all. What you're paying for is tech and handling.

Tech is available... but nobody knows what suspension improvements the GT is going to have over a Limited.

The GT should run right next to or be quicker than a first gen manual trans Neon, especially of mates to a manual, in my opinion.

The 1.8 and 2.0 are as fast as the original automatic Neon's. They aren't meant to be rocket ships.

Mike

I have to give you crap Mike... there's no 1.8L DART.

Unless you know something I don't know.

 

[Mike V.]

I have to give you crap Mike... there's no 1.8L DART.

Unless you know something I don't know.

Sorry, typo. Thanks!

Mike

 

[Moparian]

According to "Moparian" on dodge-dart forum, GT has shown back up in the Order guide (but can't order yet) as well as Mopar 13 (can order that), FYI. I think Moparian is on here as well?


Thanks.

correct. MOPAR 13 is based on the limited and gets the 1.4T.

 

[Jared]

They aren't meant to be rocket ships.

Mike

Never said that they were...

 

[Mike V.]

Never said that they were...

It was simply a statement...

Mike

 

[Jared]

It was simply a statement...

Mike

Oh, OK

I think you're right though... I get the feeling a lot of people expect it to be that. And it just won't be. I'm also afraid of the auto press backlash because of that...