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Dodge Caliber
The Dodge Caliber is
the replacement for the Neon, starting in
spring 2006 with the 2007 model year. The
Caliber concept model is a hatchback, roughly
the size of a Neon, and was first shown at
the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It features styling
elements derivative of larger DaimlerChrysler
vehicles, such as a crosshair grille and large
wheel arches. The production Caliber will
be one of the first modern Dodge-branded vehicles
for sale in the European market. It debuted
publicly on January 10, 2006 at the North
American International Auto Show, amid jokes
by David Spade. The base price is US$13,985.
Dodge Caliber show car
reveled at SEMA 2005 on November 1, 2005 by
Mopar.The car will also feature an electronically-controlled
all wheel drive system with variable torque
between speeds of 25 and 65 mph for optimal
handling.
The Caliber rides on the GS platform, co-designed
with Mitsubishi Motors. It shares the platform
with the Mitsubishi Lancer, but is most similar
to the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot, initial
reports are of SUV-like handling for all versions,
which does not bode well for the upcoming
SRT-4 version, which may be rated at high
as 300 HP.
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