tkyoshi

ICAR
23/35

Powertrain: 2.4L Multiair II 4-Cyl - 6 Speed Automatic

Features:
- Nappa Leather Interior
- 6-Way Power Drivers Seat w/ Power 4-Way Lumbar
- Heated Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Remote Start
- uConnect 8.4" w/ Garmin Navigation, Sirius XM, USB/BT and 6 Speakers
- Proximity Key w/ Push Button Start
- Backup Camera
- 7" TFT Gauge Display
- Ambient IP Surround and Racetrack LED Lighting
- Auto Headlights
- Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control

Pros:
- Quiet Interior
- Great Looking Exterior especially w/ Racetrack LED at night
- 2.4L has better all round drivability albeit a bit buzzy at higher RPM, but pulls fine. Much better at passing on highway vs. the previous 2.0L.
- Lots of tech features including Garmin NAV w/ 3D Building Views
- Generous trunk for a compact, I was able to fit 2 large suitcases, a carryon suitcase and still had room for a backpack and then some.
- Customizable Dash
- Heated Wheel/Seats come on automatically below 4C (~39F)

Cons:
- Not really anything other than the buzzy sounding engine at higher RPMS (Minor issue)
- I would assume the 9-Speed should also improve things even further when it arrives
- National failed to include a snow brush

Conclusion: I enjoyed the time I had with the car and wouldn't hesitate to rent it again. However not sure that I would take the more common National SXT Trim due to lack of features.

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Front: Sorry for the Snow Mohawk, I had to clean off the car with my hands.


Rear:


Side:


Under the Hood:


Trunk:


Rear Seats:


Interior:


Night Rear (Racetrack LED):


Night Interior (illuminated IP Surround): It should be noted that the illumination is actually quite subtle and not bothersome at all. It looks brighter in the photo than it actually is.


Heated Seats/Wheel:


Digital Dashboard is fully customizable, here are some of the different screens:

Note: Ignore any warning lights you see, I didn't have the engine running for some of the shots.

GW McLintock

Heated steering wheel on an ICAR? That's impressive! ^

-J.

roadman3313

Hopefully these make it to the US and not just Canada...

Nitehawk

That's the new Element hotel. I just stayed there with my Flex last Tuesday.

tkyoshi

Yes it is! Haha I just missed you, I flew out on Tuesday.

I also had a Flex Limited a couple days before but decided to give the Dart a whirl cause Flex isn't exactly the thriftiest of cars on fuel.

Earthlings

Hard not to see the back lights when backing up at night! Nice interior in the Dart! Nice pics and review!