Last updated August 4, 2026
The Dodge Dart lineup starts with the SE, the simple entry trim. SXT is the better-equipped everyday choice, while Rallye gives that practical formula a sportier look. Aero is the fuel-economy specialist, pairing a small turbo engine and manual transmission with aerodynamic body features and a large touchscreen. The sporty branch is broader: SXT Sport is value-focused, SXT Sport Rallye adds a more assertive appearance, and SXT Sport Blacktop adds dark exterior trim. GT and GT Sport bring the stronger 2.4-liter engine and more equipment, while GT Sport Blacktop adds blacked-out styling. Turbo combines a 1.4-liter turbo engine with a manual transmission. Limited sits at the comfort-focused end with leather, heated features, navigation, and an automatic transmission.
The Base Model trim level — SE — is the simplest Dart, built around roomy, straightforward transportation rather than extra power, technology, or luxury.
Best for: Shoppers who want an uncomplicated compact sedan with the Dart’s cabin space and styling.
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The Essential Value trim level — Rallye and SXT — is the practical everyday step-up, with SXT emphasizing convenience and Rallye adding a sharper sport appearance.
Best for: Daily drivers who want more useful equipment than SE without moving into the more specialized Aero, GT, or Limited trims.
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Moves beyond SE with alloy wheels, automatic headlights, Bluetooth, and a more versatile 60/40 split rear seat; Rallye also adds black trim, fog lamps, and dual exhaust.
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The Efficiency Focus trim level — Aero — is the mileage-focused Dart, combining a small turbo engine and aerodynamic body treatment with upgraded cabin technology.
Best for: Commuters who prioritize fuel economy and are comfortable with a manual transmission.
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Branches away from the Rallye and SXT formula with a 1.4-liter turbo engine, six-speed manual, aerodynamic hardware, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and a backup camera.
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The Sport Styling trim level — GT, GT Sport, GT Sport Blacktop, SXT Sport, SXT Sport Blacktop, SXT Sport Rallye, and Turbo — is the Dart’s visual and driver-focused branch, ranging from appearance packages to sport suspensions and a turbo/manual setup.
Best for: Drivers who want a Dart with a bolder look or a more involved feel and are willing to check the exact member trim for its engine and equipment.
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Shifts the emphasis from Aero’s economy mission to sportier looks and driving feel. Engines range from 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter fours to the Turbo member’s 1.4-liter turbo/manual setup.
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The Premium Comfort trim level — Limited — is the comfort-first Dart, trading a firmer sport emphasis for leather, heated features, and polished everyday convenience.
Best for: Shoppers who want the Dart’s most upscale cabin and prefer an automatic transmission.
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Moves from the sport-oriented branch to comfort, adding leather, heated front seats and steering wheel, a power driver’s seat, navigation, and a standard six-speed automatic.
2 in stock| Feature | Base Model | Sport Styling | Essential Value | Premium Comfort | Efficiency Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | GT, GT Sport, GT Sport Blacktop, SXT Sport, SXT Sport Blacktop, SXT Sport Rallye, Turbo4 in stock | Rallye, SXT2 in stock | Limited2 in stock | Aero0 in stock | |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L; 6-speed manual or automatic | 1.4L turbo, 2.0L, or 2.4L; 6-speed manual or automatic | 2.0L or 2.4L; 6-speed manual or automatic | 2.4L; 6-speed automatic | 1.4L turbo; 6-speed manual |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp with 1.4L turbo or 2.0L; 184 hp with 2.4L | 160 hp with 2.0L; 184 hp with 2.4L | 184 hp | 160 hp |
| City/highway fuel economy | 2.0L: 24–25/34–36 mpg | 1.4L turbo manual: 28/41 mpg; 2.0L: 24–25/34–36 mpg; 2.4L: 22–23/31–33 mpg | 2.0L: 24/34 mpg; 2.4L: 22–23/35 mpg | 2.4L automatic: 23/35 mpg | 1.4L turbo manual: 28/40 mpg |
| Cabin technology | Core audio and controls | Varies: Bluetooth on SXT Sport; 8.4-inch screen on GT and GT Sport members | Bluetooth hands-free calling | 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation; backup camera | 8.4-inch touchscreen; backup camera |
| Seats and steering-wheel comfort | Cloth; driver height adjustment | Ranges from value-focused seating to Nappa leather and heat on GT | Premium cloth on SXT; leather-wrapped wheel on Rallye | Leather; heated front seats and steering wheel; power driver’s seat | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Defining body or chassis treatment | Core Dodge styling | Sport hoods, dark trim, or sport/touring suspensions vary by member | Rallye adds black trim, fog lamps, and dual exhaust | Comfort-focused setup | Active grille shutters and underbody aerodynamic treatment |
In the earlier lineup, the SXT was the more complete everyday Dart. It added the stronger 2.4-liter engine, alloy wheels, Bluetooth calling, automatic headlights, premium cloth, and a split-folding rear seat over the basic SE.
The SXT emphasizes everyday power and convenience with a 2.4-liter engine. The Aero is the efficiency-focused trim, using a 1.4-liter turbo, aerodynamic body treatments, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and a backup camera. Details vary by year.
The GT is the sportier choice, with a performance-calibrated 2.4-liter engine, firmer suspension, and 18-inch wheels. The Limited favors comfort with an automatic transmission, leather, a power driver seat, navigation, and heated front seats and steering wheel.
No. The earlier GT combined the 2.4-liter engine and sport suspension with standard upscale features such as Nappa leather and heated seats. The later GT Sport kept the sporty look and stronger engine but used a lighter standard equipment list.
Blacktop identifies an appearance package rather than a different engine. On newer Darts, it added gloss-black wheels, mirrors, grille details, and other dark exterior accents to SXT Sport or GT Sport versions.
It was both, depending on the year. Rallye began as a sport-look trim, then became an SXT package. Later, the SXT Sport Rallye used the name for an appearance and chassis upgrade with 17-inch wheels, fog lamps, and a rear stabilizer bar.
The Aero is the main efficiency-focused trim. It pairs the 1.4-liter turbo engine with aerodynamic aids and, in later examples, an 8.4-inch touchscreen and backup camera. The later Turbo also uses the small turbo engine but has a sportier focus.
The Limited is the comfort-first Dart in the earlier five-trim lineup. It includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power driver seat, navigation, dual-zone climate control, and an automatic transmission.
The GT family is the main choice for a stronger engine and sport-oriented suspension. Earlier GTs also carried more luxury equipment, while later GT Sport models emphasized the 2.4-liter engine, sporty appearance, large touchscreen, and driver-focused feel.
In the simplified late lineup, SXT Sport is the value-focused model with a 2.0-liter engine and useful basics. SXT Sport Rallye adds 17-inch wheels, fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, darker trim, and suspension changes for a less basic feel.
Both dress up the later SXT Sport, but in different ways. Blacktop centers on 18-inch black wheels and black exterior details. Rallye uses 17-inch wheels, fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and suspension upgrades including a rear stabilizer bar.
Both use the 1.4-liter turbo engine and a six-speed manual in later examples. Aero centers on highway efficiency and cabin tech, including aerodynamic aids and an 8.4-inch screen. Turbo adds a sport hood, dual exhaust, darker trim, and 17-inch wheels.
The large 8.4-inch touchscreen is associated with Aero, GT, Limited, and later GT Sport models. Some versions include navigation while others do not, and equipment changed during the Dart's run, so check the screen and menus in the specific car.
GT Sport Blacktop mainly changes the appearance. It adds 18-inch gloss-black wheels, gloss-black mirrors, and dark exterior accents to the GT Sport's 2.4-liter engine, sport suspension, 8.4-inch touchscreen, and digital instrument display.