Dodge Caliber concept
car reveal at 75th annual Geneva International Motor Show
Concept designed
for global appeal; Hints at future of next-generation Dodge C-segment
vehicle
Powerful Dodge
design statement shatters conventional definition of a compact car
for the global market
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Dodge designers
aimed their sketch pads at the global car market and the result
is the bold, distinctive Dodge Caliber concept — a five-door
vehicle that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength,
stance and functionality of an SUV.
Caliber's sheer
surface styling commands attention and evokes attributes that
define the Dodge brand: bold, powerful, capable and street smart.
This concept, painted stunning Sunburst Orange, would appeal
to buyers looking for a compact car that stands out from the
crowd and gives them the flexibility to do more in terms of
seating friends and storing gear.
“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.”
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There’s no
mistaking Caliber – this concept has Dodge’s imprint stamped
into its DNA from the grille to the chrome exhaust pipe, and
every body panel in between.
The signature
crosshair grille gives Caliber the distinct face of Dodge and
defines its strong, muscular front view. Wide, sculpted wheel
forms, impressive 19-inch wheels and tires, broad shoulders
and bulging hood give Caliber its proud, powerful stance. Large,
crystal headlamps and fog lights complement the chrome grille
and create an integrated look that completes Caliber's modular
appearance.
A black graphic
appliqué runs the length of the roof and melds into an integrated
spoiler, creating a coupe-like quality from the side view. Dodge’s
“do more” philosophy is evident in Caliber's five doors, including
a rear hatch, which provide easy access to the vehicle’s spacious
interior.
New and unique
glass-to-body proportions give the Caliber concept a tough,
protective presence. The forward sweep of the tailgate emphasizes
Caliber's sporty profile. Chrome door handles and body-side
moldings add a sense of style and polish that completes Caliber's
machined exterior.
The rear view of the
Dodge Caliber is as distinctive and powerful as the front grille. The
black roof spoiler with center high-mounted stop lamp, the chrome exhaust
tail pipe, and large, modular crystal taillamps that fill Caliber's
rear corners provide distinct focal points of Caliber's design.
“Dodge Caliber's bold,
graphic design and inherent interior functionality shatter the conventional
definition of a compact car,” Creed added. “It strongly hints at what
Dodge can do to appeal to global markets.”
Dodge sold more than
1.4 million vehicles worldwide in 2004. With a 6.9 percent market share,
Dodge is the fifth largest nameplate in the United States and will arrive
in European volume segments in 2006.
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