The GT began production in the second quarter of 2013. The Aero model began production in the third quarter of 2012. dealership sales beginning in late June 2012. In December 2011, the automaker announced the new small sedan would be called the Dodge Dart. After Chrysler's merger with Fiat in late 2010, the small Dodge Hornet concept took on a new form to share a Fiat platform. The concept was dropped because of the 2009 financial crisis and the restructuring of the Chrysler Group. This was Dodge's first attempt at building a car of its size and the car was expected to be released in 2010. Resurrecting a nameplate used by Dodge for model years 1960-1976 for a succession of full-size, mid-size and finally compact models, the Dart (PF) was the brand's first compact sedan since 2005, when the Neon was discontinued.Ī mini MPV concept car was designed and developed by Chrysler and revealed in 2006 as the Dodge Hornet. In some non-US markets, the Dodge Dart is sold as the Fiat Viaggio. The automobile made its debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
The Dodge Dart is a front-engine, front-wheel drive, four-door compact sedan that was manufactured and marketed by then FCA US LLC, a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.