2014 Dodge Dart GT

The 2014 Dart is Dodge's compact sedan, sized to take on the Civic and Corolla but with a sportier look that some say resembles a mini-Charger. It's a willing little handler, and with the right tires it grips nicely on back roads, though the base engine feels a bit lazy under hard acceleration. The ride is quiet and composed on the highway, making it a pleasant road-trip companion, but rear legroom is tight for a car that claims to seat five. Some owners have dealt with glitches like a faulty oil pressure sensor or a touchscreen that needed replacement, so it's worth checking those systems on a used example. A sport-tuned suspension and the only manual transmission in the lineup set the GT apart from the SXT and Limited trims below it. The 2.4L I4 makes 184 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed manual, giving it a livelier feel than the base SE's engine, though you'll shift for yourself.