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2013 Dodge Dart is smash hit at NAIAS

Whether you call it the "surprise hit of the show" or the "smash hit of the show," the buzz on the 2013 Dodge Dart at the North American International Auto Show was humongous, Motor Trend reported.

More than two hours after its introduction on Monday, the stage was still jam packed with photographers, onlookers and other manufacturers all trying to have a look at the good-looking Dodge Dart, Motor Trend said.

The Detroit Free Press quoted Reid Bigland, head of the Dodge brand, saying that the sporty 2013 Dodge Dart "will shatter perceptions of what a compact car should be."
Autoweek noted that the Dart is based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which is already winning praise in Europe for its sleek design and sporty driving character. The Dart loses none of the good stuff while gaining buff Dodge sheetmetal that takes full advantage of the car's proportions, Autoweek reported.

Automotive News remarked that the Dart will feature an 8.4-inch infotainment screen, and an instrument cluster with a 7-inch reconfigurable graphic display, and accent lighting that surrounds the instrument panel. The interior has soft-touch materials throughout, 10 air-bags are standard, and options include a heated steering wheel and seats and blind-spot and cross-path detection, Auto-motive News said.