Dodge Dart Receives 2014 Connected Car Of The Year

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As one of the most high tech and affordable compact cars on the auto market, the 2014 Dodge Dart is a popular choice for drivers looking for the ideal combination of digital technology and performance.

The official website of Connected World Magazine, Connectedworldmag.com, has named the Dodge Dart as the winner of 2014 Connected Car of the Year in the small vehicle category. The official Dodge USA website reveals all of the highlights that make the Dart model such a technologically advanced choice when it comes to digital features.

The 2014 Dodge Dart boasts a best in class central console that is unprecedented in compact cars. The highlight of the console in the Dodge Dart is an 8.4-inch UConnect touchscreen with a high quality display resolution. The trademark UConnect system is synced with a Garmin GPS Navigation hardware and software for providing directions and guidance. The UConnect navigation system also features Lane Assist, Junction View and Where Am I? displays.

The 8.4-inch touchscreen in the 2014 Dodge Dart is used to scan through traditional AM/FM radio as well as the SiriusXM Satellite Radio. ...
... The optional SiriusXM Weather and Traffic alerts provide real time information. The high tech multimedia features of the UConnect System in the 2014 Dodge Dart also include a traditional CD slot along with ports for USB and SD cards. A traditional Auxiliary port can be found in the central console of the Dodge Dart. With Bluetooth, drivers can enjoy hands free driving while taking phone calls.

The 2014 Dodge Dart delivers superior sound thanks to the Alpine audio system that's rated at 506 watts. The high tech sound system includes nine speakers along with a premium subwoofer. Audio controls on the steering wheel also provide distraction free driving while enjoying great music in the Dodge Dart.

Another advanced feature that makes the 2014 Dodge Dart the most connected compact car is the WiFi option. Presented by Mopar, the trademark WiFi technology turns the Dodge Dart into a mobile hot spot that delivers high speed wireless internet connections. Keyless entry and push button engine start are some other high tech features in the 2014 Dodge Dart that are relevant in the digital technology category.

The 2014 Dodge Dart is also loaded with Parksense Rear Park Assist System that is useful for squeezing into parallel parking spaces. The signature Parkview Camera delivers wide angle rear views on the UConnect 8.4 inch touchscreen. Additionally, the Rear Cross Detection System prevents accidents from happening when the Dodge Dart is in reverse mode.

Accident avoidance technology is also integrated into the design of the 2014 Dodge Dart. Electronic Stability Control maintains this compact car on the road with automatic overriding controls of the steering wheel and brakes. Ready Alert Braking uses sensors to detect the need to make sudden stops. The rain sensitive windshield wipers turn on automatically with the slightest detection of drizzle.

In addition to having some of the best digital features in the compact car class, the 2014 Dodge Dart is also equipped with some impressive mechanical components. Three engine options provide the right performance for any type of driving habit. The 2.0-liter Tigershark engine delivers up to 160 horsepower while the 2.4 Liter Tigershark MultiAir II engine kicks up the horsepower to 184. Both of these four-cylinder engines get a fuel economy of above 30 mpg on the highway. The 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo Engine gets 160 horsepower and delivers an impressive fuel economy of 41 mpg on highway conditions. The transmission options in the 2014 Dodge Dart include a six speed automatic Powertech or the manual Clutch transmission system with Dual Dry technology and Autostick.

The 2014 Dodge Dart is loaded with an array of features that make this model one of the most technologically advanced compact cars. Of course, mechanical performance and styling are also major highlights of this Dodge.

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