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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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the Caliber and the Nitro are those both cars, dodge wanna conquer the european market in 2006!
as far as i know thoose both cars come next year to germany and i'm sure i'll by one, but i unfortunately don't know wich!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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does someone if there is a sedan planned for the caliber?
or do they only sell the compact version?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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From the reading over at neonsonline.com, the Caliber will be the replacement for the Neon, it will ONLY come in hatchback form, and the name may be changed from Caliber to something else before production, due to the spelling in the English Dictionary is Calibre. It saddened me that Chrysler never developed further on the Neon (the '05s could have had 150 HP easy), and it saddens me further that they are replacing the Neon with THIS.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:14 AM
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April Motor Trend Article:

A New, Global Neon-Called Caliber

Even before the Daimler-Benz takeover, Chrysler sold Neons in a number of markets outside the U.S. But with DaimlerChrysler taking the Dodge brand to Europe, the 2006 Neon replacement, the Caliber, essentially becomes a world car. It's a good fit: The Caliber is a taller hatchback/wagon-style small car that tickles the edge of Europe's burgeoning multipurpose vehicle segment, and it also fits in with the Dodge wagon/Chrysler sedan strategy.

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Platform: Mitsubishi GS
Size: 60.4 inches tall; should have an easy step-in height.
Grille: Dodge crosshair in chrome; large headlamps and foglights.
Roof: Black graphic applique runs along roof into spoiler.
Engines: Most likely 166-horsepower 2.4-liter and possibly a 144-horsepower 2.0.
I don't think you can make the assumption that it will only be hatchback, I HIGHLY doubt it. This probaly IS the replacement
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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MotorTrend.com
The Dodge Caliber is a key vehicle for DaimlerChrysler at Geneva, as the production version will spearhead the relaunch of the Dodge name in Europe. Due mid-2006, the Caliber effectively replaces the lackluster Neon. The Neon's dreary four-door body and crude mechanicals have been thrown away in favor of a bold SUV-minivan crossover with rakish, almost coupe-like, side glass, and a platform shared with the next generation Mitsubishi Lancer. Power is from new Mitsubishi/Chrysler joint-venture gas engine range and VW-sourced 2.0liter 140bhp diesel. Transmission options include a CVT. Inside are sliding/split folding rear seats, and a gear selector on the lower dash, like a minivan. Design chief Mike Nicholas acknowledges the Caliber is bold combination of design cues: 'Mixing themes like this works well for Dodge,' he says.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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I'm gonna bank that this is NOT the neon replacement
 
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! they are replacing the unbeatable value and performance of the srt 4 with
THIS PIECE OF $H!T?!?!?!?!?!?!?![:@]i was looking forward to gettin an srt4...noooooooo!!!!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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*snifle sniffle*
 
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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Hi. New member here. Been following this forum for a while now.
I just stumbled onto something interesting. There is a new family group in the DCX lineup calling it PM family.
It has 3 descriptions, all labeled as Dodge, that say Caliber FWD, Caliber SXT FWD and Caliber R/T AWD.
All of them have LHD next to them. It seems to me the Caliber is closer than we think.
 
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