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Chrysler Canada: Dodge Dart Named Best ‘Compact Domestic Family Car’ by Motoring 2013
National TSN television program “Motoring 2013” names Dodge Dart the best “Compact Domestic Family Car”
Dodge Dart continues to redefine the compact-car segment offering consumers an agile, fun-to-drive experience at a significant value, starting at just $15,995 MSRP
January 31, 2013, Windsor, Ontario - The 2013 Dodge Dart has been named best “Compact Domestic Family Car” by Motoring 2013, television's longest-running and most respected Canadian automotive program, celebrating 25 years on TSN.
The awards were announced nationally by established automotive journalists Graeme Fletcher, Brad Diamond and Jim Kenzie on TSN as part of “Motoring 2013 Car of the Year Winners” special on January 26.
Other contenders for the award were the Chevy Cruze and Ford Focus.
"The Dart is a sharp looker that arrives with some very pleasant surprises,” said Motoring 2013. “For example, Uconnect is, without question, the simplest multi-media systems. Likewise, the European nature of its drive is refreshingly different. It is more than a match for its peers."
“Sales of the all-new Dodge Dart continue to grow month after month since its arrival in Canada, as Canadian consumers have responded to the Dart’s standout styling, low starting price and outstanding fuel economy,” said Ed Broadbear, Vice President, Marketing, Chrysler Canada. “The Best Compact Domestic Family Car designation by the esteemed hosts at Motoring 2013 validates Dodge Dart as the most technologically advanced car in its class."
About Dodge Dart The 2013 Dodge Dart compact car redefined performance with an agile, fun-to-drive experience, compliments of its Alfa Romeo roots; the interior comforts of larger, more expensive cars and the value and fuel efficiency of a compact car with three fuel-efficient powertrains. The all-new Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that’s beautifully designed and crafted, is loaded with state-of-the-art technology and all the safety features drivers and passengers desire including, 10 standard air bags, available ParkView rear back up camera, blind spot monitoring and rear crosspath detection. Dart also offers attributes that the heart of the compact car market appreciates such as the 8.4- inch Uconnect Touchscreen media centre, in-seat storage in the front passenger seat and LED racetrack taillamps as well as a unique style that allow consumers to further customize their ride while enjoying the drive.
About Dodge For nearly 100 years, Dodge has defined passionate and innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and in style. Building upon its rich heritage of muscle cars, racing technology and ingenious engineering, Dodge offers a full- line of cars, crossovers, minivans and SUVs built for top performance – from power off the line and handling in the corners, to high-quality vehicles that deliver unmatched versatility and excellent fuel efficiency. Only Dodge offers such innovative functionality combined with class-leading performance, exceptional value and distinctive design. With the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart joining the line-up alongside Canada’s best-selling crossover, Dodge Journey; the iconic, made-in-Canada Dodge Challenger and all-new Dodge Charger paired with the ZF eight-speed transmission; the new Dodge Durango; Dodge Avenger and the country’s number-one selling minivan, Dodge Grand Caravan - the Dodge brand now has one of the youngest dealer showrooms in North America.
About Chrysler Canada Inc. Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 88th anniversary in 2013. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable
vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram trucks.
Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces ® ® ® Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, SRT ,FIAT and Mopar vehicles and products. With the resources, technology
and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
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