Where is the Dodge Dart manufactured?
The Dodge Dart was manufactured in Belvidere, Illinois, United States, at the Belvidere Assembly Plant, during its 2013–2016 model years.
The question touches on the Dart’s production history. The Dodge Dart name has been used for multiple generations, and the modern Dart (the 2013–2016 compact car) specifically was built in the United States. Older Darts from earlier decades were produced at different Chrysler plants, including facilities in North America, but the current generation is tied to a single production site.
Current production location
Key facts about where the modern Dodge Dart was built and the timeframe of its production are summarized below.
- Plant: Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois, United States.
- Production years: 2012 (for the 2013 model year) through 2016 (model year), after which the Dart was discontinued.
- Status: There is no active Dodge Dart production as of the latest model-year cycles; the nameplate has not returned to active manufacturing since 2016.
The above points capture the essential details about where the modern Dodge Dart was manufactured and the period during which it was produced.
Historical context of the Dodge Dart name
Historically, the Dodge Dart name has appeared on several generations of cars dating back to the 1960s. Those early Darts were produced at various Chrysler facilities across the United States and Canada, reflecting the broader shifts in Chrysler’s manufacturing footprint over the decades. The modern Dart is distinct in its manufacturing history from those earlier generations.
Summary
The contemporary Dodge Dart was manufactured at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, USA, from the 2013 model year through 2016. Since then, Dodge has not produced a new Dart model, making the plant’s current output unrelated to the Dart nameplate. The Dart’s legacy spans multiple generations with production at different plants in North America.
