Dodge Caliber Vs Wv Golf and Mazda 3

DaimlerChrysler’s Dodge division has actually been making a name for itself during the past decade. No longer in the shade of Chrysler or a carbon copy of Plymouth, Dodge has its own automobiles stamped with its own unique personality. The Charger is Dodge’s latest hot model; what can Dodge do for an encore? Read on for all the exciting details!

Caliber – The compact Neon is dead and a replacement vehicle is waiting in the wings by the name of Caliber. Sporting Dodge’s signature crosshair grille, the Caliber resembles a Chrysler Pacifica but it is in the Chrysler PT Cruiser’s size range. This 5 door wagon-like automobile features jacked up wheel arches and a sloped roofline that tapers off to a rear hatch spoiler. On demand all wheel drive is predicted to be one of the car’s options. Built on a Mitsubishi Lancer platform, the Caliber has been planned to go toe-to-toe with the VW Golfing and Mazda three. The Caliber is expected to debut in early 2006 as a 2007 model.

Nitro – Dodge gets a small SUV, the Nitro which is a rebadged and slightly reworked Jeep Freedom . As is customary with all fresh Dodges, the Nitro sports the Dodge crosshair grille and unique wheel arches. Everything else about the Nitro is predicted to be nearly the same as the Liberty including engine and transmission selections. The Nitro is expected to debut late in 2006.

Charger Coupe – O.K , I am dreaming. So are lots of other folk who are just itching for Dodge to release a 2 door version of the awe-inspiring Charger. The word about Charger is this: half the people like the sedan and the other half are disappointed it wasn’t developed as a coupe. No confirmation has been made, but a coupe may show up in late 2007 joining with [not replacing] the current sedan.

Love Those Vans – Chrysler is nearing the end of the life cycle for the present crop of minivans which still outsells any competitor on the market. Stow ‘N Go has been such a popular hit that any redesign will be built around this neat feature. Expect the latest rendition of the Caravan and the Chrysler Town and Country to show up a little time in 2008.

So, there you have it. The division that at one time gave us the Aries K and Omni now includes the Rattlesnake , Ram, Dakota, Durango, and a bunch of other exciting cars. Dodge fans are pinching themselves hoping that it is not all a dream. Well, it is not and the imminent models promise to defend Dodge’s new found place in The Chrysler Group.

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