well the dart, for a few years, had a smaller body. I don't remember which years though... so imo I don't see this being as such a stretch.
I honestly like the idea of dodge entering into the small car world... and to rebuttle kelsey's comment (with all due respect) the civic never had a turbo option.
I think the teaser pics make the car look badass. But b4 I would go looking for one, i'd need numbers regarding. Price