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gavriil 02-11-2005 10:33 AM

Dodge: Caliber news **Gas Pedal Issue (page 5)**
 
Dodge Caliber concept - - Source: Autoweek


Dodge’s designers were told to think global when penning the Caliber concept. The sport-themed, five-door hatchback hints strongly at Chrysler’s future plans for a Dodge-branded C-segment vehicle, one of the most popular configurations outside of the U.S. market.

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gavriil 02-11-2005 10:34 AM

Dodge has world in its sights with Caliber concept - - Source: Autoweek


Dodge’s designers were told to think global when penning the Caliber concept for the Geneva show. The sport-themed, five-door hatchback hints strongly at Chrysler’s future plans for a Dodge-branded C-segment vehicle, one of the most popular configurations outside of the U.S. market. The automaker is hoping Caliber’s aggressive appearance will help it stand out from the C-crowd and appeal to car buyers the world over.

Plenty of Dodge DNA is evident in Caliber’s design, most notably the brand’s signature crosshair grille. Wide, sculpted wheel arches, 19-inch wheels and tires and a pronounced hood lend the vehicle a powerful stance. Chrome door handles and body-side moldings accent Caliber's Sunburst Orange exterior.

“With its bold styling and clever packaging, Caliber is pure Dodge,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President—Design, Chrysler Group. “This concept is a new slant on one of the world’s most competitive segments. The Dodge Caliber concept brings emotion to the C-segment sea of sameness and strongly hints at the future direction of Dodge in the global car market.”

Chrysler says Dodge will begin selling vehicles in European volume segments in 2006. Something akin to the Caliber will likely lead the charge.



gavriil 02-11-2005 10:35 AM

This looks great. I have a little bit of a prob. with the front and rear lights design but overall very nice.

phile 02-11-2005 10:42 AM

Looks good but I don't think wagons are due for a comeback anytime soon.

biker 02-11-2005 10:43 AM

I think it will be popular in Europe.

CGTSX2004 02-11-2005 10:43 AM

Wow...Dodge is just spitting out concepts left and right...

titan 02-11-2005 11:30 AM

It's a cute lil car. Should do well. I think it'd do well here also, against the Rav-4, etc. I don't like the general design theme for Dodge, and that's on any of it's cars. But if you like where Dodge is going, then this is a home run. It's interesting. The half moon semicircle used for the front wheel arches are very very similar to what we'll see on the next S-Class.

cusdaddy 02-11-2005 11:48 AM

Looks very nice!

gavriil 02-11-2005 12:10 PM


Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Wow...Dodge is just spitting out concepts left and right...


Chrysler is on fire.

gavriil 02-11-2005 12:12 PM

See, because Chevrolet started selling in Europe (albeit it's mostly Daweoo products), Dodge must enter now as well. I like this. Seeing US-only manufacturers enter the European market will make offerings for all, better by providing more choice for the market.

MADCAT 02-11-2005 01:22 PM

I'm getting sick of this look. That Nitro car/SUV should have been the way to go in styling. It looks fresh.

Ruski 02-11-2005 03:58 PM

looks like Malibu Maxx

goldmemberer 02-11-2005 06:53 PM

I think it's okay but I like that Dodge's recent concepts have been production-ready to a good level. I don't like it when car manufacturers make undoable concepts just to sell the idea and then come out with a shitty looking production car.

heyitsme 02-11-2005 06:57 PM

It reminds me of that hotrodded pontiac aztek.

cM3go 02-13-2005 03:16 PM

looks like a reconfigured Magnum to me, just like the Charger :dunno:

M TYPE X 02-13-2005 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by phile
Looks good but I don't think wagons are due for a comeback anytime soon.

Pacifica, Freestyle, Matrix/Vibe, Highlander, Pilot, Murano, Magnum, Equinox/Torrent ... the people-carrier segment ("sports tourers" and "crossovers" and "sport wagons") is on fire. None of these vehicles is an SUV or a sedan. They're basically big, stupid wagons. Even the smaller ones.

As for taking this or any other Dodge over to Europe ... hahahahaha. Funny.

MADCAT 02-13-2005 05:48 PM

I read in the Toronto Star today that this thing will replace the NEON. :tomato:

ajs887 02-13-2005 05:56 PM

looks like a boxier version of the rx330 especially with the way the front lights arch up and the top of the tailgate.

M TYPE X 02-13-2005 09:15 PM

The new Neon should be a sedan/coupe and this thing will be a spinoff.

chungkopi 02-13-2005 11:37 PM

i hate every dodge's front grill.

gavriil 02-14-2005 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by MADCAT
I read in the Toronto Star today that this thing will replace the NEON. :tomato:


The spy shots of the next Neon do resemble this concept. I dont doubt it at all. Although I dont understand it.

biker 02-18-2005 04:45 PM


Originally Posted by M TYPE X
As for taking this or any other Dodge over to Europe ... hahahahaha. Funny.

May I introduce you to this lovely model here in our Geneva showroom......

No, it doesn't sell anywhere the levels in the US, but Chrysler does sell the 300 along with the Neon, Caravan, PT Cruiser, Sebring in selected markets in Europe - usually coupled with a Jeep dealer.

gavriil 04-18-2005 08:46 PM

Dodge Caliber News **Crash Test Results (page 4)**
 
Chrysler to price Dodge Caliber cheaper than Golf - - Reuters / April 18, 2005 - - Source: Automotive News


FRANKFURT -- DaimlerChrysler will price its new small Dodge Caliber car cheaper than Volkswagen's Golf in a move to take on the German rival, a manager was quoted as saying on Sunday.

"We will introduce the Caliber below the Golf's price level and see therefore good chances (for the model)," Chrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche told the Tagesspiegel newspaper.

The hatchback, developed by Chrysler's Dodge subsidiary in cooperation with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors, will be marketed in mid-2006, he said, according to a report released before publication on Monday.

Dodge had presented its concept for the five-door Dodge Caliber at the Geneva car show in March.



titan 04-19-2005 08:58 AM

That's a good move if they want to get any kind of foothold in Europe.

runnerX 05-15-2005 08:41 PM

New vehicle from Dodge.
 
I shot these from Ohio past Wed (my business trip), somewhere near Dodge Ohio facility. The Dodge RAM in the 3rd photo tried to block me from taking pic. Can some one guess what this vehicle is?

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/418d1...d1_hCBbxYHLWZF

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/418d1...d1_hCBP7U79iet

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/418d1...d1_hCBaNjDDwPj

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/418d1...d1_hCBDna8O7V0

chef chris 05-15-2005 09:31 PM

It's a new Dodge 'Red X'...seen those on the net...

Nato 05-15-2005 09:39 PM

:werd:

gocubsgo55 05-15-2005 09:58 PM

lol, they only come in white with red accent

TypeSAddict 05-15-2005 10:01 PM

you suck at the internets

Teh Jatt 05-15-2005 10:06 PM

:drool: @ teh red x

Zapata 05-15-2005 10:26 PM

i can see them fine...... your internets must be the h@x0r3d

farberstyle 05-15-2005 11:54 PM

I even tried to cut and paste in address bar.

:lock:

Yumcha 05-16-2005 12:33 AM

I don't see nothing...and even when I copy and paste. :sad:

Now, I'm missing out.

dom 05-16-2005 08:29 AM

You can't link to pics posted on yahoo.

Store the pics at photobucket or something and re-link.

:n00b:

F23A4 05-16-2005 09:22 AM

I hear that red Xs can be fast when fully modded..... :tongue:

runnerX 05-16-2005 11:37 AM

Sorry guys, I didn't know Yahoo photo link changes over time. Here they are..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...X/DSCN4495.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...X/DSCN4493.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...X/DSCN4494.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...X/DSCN4492.jpg

dom 05-16-2005 11:43 AM

Caliber? (Neon replacement)

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=Dodge+Caliber

bkknight369 05-16-2005 11:43 AM

new version of the aztec?

:ugh:

gavriil 05-16-2005 11:48 AM

Yeap. This looks like the Caliber. Merging with appropriate thread.

Moog-Type-S 05-16-2005 12:55 PM

How is that car in the spy pic in the same category as a golf???
Looks like an SUV crossover...not a hatchback.


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