Among concept vehicles like the Avenger at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, Dodge also displayed it’s production models, like this 2007 Dodge Caliber crossover. The car is a 4-door hatch similiar to the likes of the Toyota Matrix – somewhat like a crossover between a sporty hatchback and a station wagon?! It was introduced this year to replace the Dodge Neon, and was based on the DCX/Mitsubishi GS platform which also spawned the likes of the new Mitsubishi Outlander and the next generation Lancer.
Engine options are a 1.8 litre, 2.0 litre and a 2.4 litre, and you can mix these with choices of a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic – either front wheel drive or all wheel drive traction is available. There is also a Dodge Caliber SRT-4, featuring a turbocharged 2.4 litre engine making 300 horsepower mated to a 6-speed manual. In the European market, the Dodge Caliber is also available with a 138hp, 310Nm 2.0 litre turbodiesel sourced from Volkswagen AG.
One more photo after the jump, thanks to Ben Corley, and as usual enlarged versions are also available.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
wow.. such a tough n agressive front look indeed… and it's flamming red!
N00b here, but I think at 2.0 liters generating 138hp is very very low. How heavy is that thing?
the 138hp is a turbodiesel lah.
i like the compact style….
The side looks almost the same as our Toyota Harrier, only smaller. But it's a nice car anyway.
The front reminds me of the Mitsubishi Chariot.
So so……… not really like the American design.. Look bulgy & exaggerate..
Need some 22" rims to justify the bulky design.
Xzibit: Time to do some pimpin'!
I don't think 22'' would fit…
The car may look like a SUV but its no less bigger than a Golf.
da looks can potrait a dodge but da engine so not dodge ler.
that my dodge.
nice car.