Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber
Overview
Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler (2007), Chrysler LLC (2007-2009), Chrysler Group LLC (2009-2012)
Production	March 2006-2012
Model years	2007–2012
Assembly	United States: Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly) Venezuela: Valencia, Carabobo
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform	Chrysler PM/MK platform
Related	Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi RVR Jeep Compass Jeep Patriot
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L World I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L World I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L VW I4 (TURBO diesel) 2.4 L World I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L World I4 (TURBO gasoline)
Transmission	5-speed Magna T355 manual 6-speed Aisin BG6 manual 6-speed Getrag DMT6 manual CVT Jatco JF011E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	103.7 in (2,635 mm)
Length	173.8 in (4,415 mm)
Width	68.8 in (1,748 mm)
Height	60.4 in (1,534 mm) SRT-4: 59.7 in (1,516 mm)
Curb weight	3,052 lb (1,384 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge Neon
Successor	Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot]]

The Dodge Caliber is a front-engine, front-wheel drive five-door compact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Chrysler's Dodge division from model years 2007 to 2012, replacing the Neon and Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Following the Caliber concept which debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, the pre-production version debuted on at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, with market launch in March of 2006.

The Caliber was manufactured at the Belvidere Assembly (Illinois) plant, and across its six year model run, just over 400,000 were produced

The Caliber was one of Dodge's first modern offerings in Europe and in Asian markets such as Japan and Singapore, as it established new distribution channels there. It was also introduced in China in 2008 as Dodge's second modern vehicle offering in that market. Dodge vehicles were last officially sold in China during the World War II era. The introduction of the Caliber had marked the return of the Dodge brand to Australia since the early 1970s.

The Caliber in Japan joined the Chrysler PT Cruiser in 2007, as the PT Cruiser was offered since 2001, but as with previous Chrysler products sold in Japan, the width dimension exceeded Japanese Government dimension regulations, and Japanese consumers were liable for annual taxes for driving a larger car which affected sales. As Chrysler products were considered large to the Japanese market, Chrysler offered products that offered spacious interiors with four doors and one piece liftgates to broaden their appeal to the Japanese as a compromise for paying the annual tax for large vehicles.

The marketing plan for the first year of the Caliber's production included 20% of the budget for online marketing, print ads, and TV commercials.

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