CATS Motors hints on introduced Dodge Caliber soon...

**AG4** · July 28th, 2006 01:18 PM

CATS Motors hints on introducing the Dodge Caliber soon...

A preview of the next Lancer's platform...

There are 4 gasoline Caliber engines, based on the new GEMA(Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance) world engines with Variable Valve Timing, a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi Motors and Hyundai Motor Company.
Caliber engine lineup:
140 hp 1.8
158 hp 2.0
172 hp 2.4
300 hp 2.4 turbo (SRT-4)
additional engine option for europe:
140hp 2.0 (VW)turbodiesel

We would most likely get the naturally aspirated gasoline engines... 158hp 2.0 perhaps?

Currently only the 172hp 2.4 model gets AWD, the rest are FWD.
For now the top turbocharged SRT4 model is only FWD, to minimize torque steer the SRT-4 model has equal length halfshafts and tuned suspension.

The Dodge Caliber is a crossover vehicle, but its more of a tall hatchback/station wagon.

**AG4** · July 28th, 2006 01:20 PM

**theveed** · July 28th, 2006 01:24 PM

Man, when will the Americans ever make a car with decent, non-disposable feeling interiors hehe... Isang tingin mo lang dun sa dash alam mo nang tunog plastic pag kinatok mo... Sayang I like the new generation edgy designs ng US cars... (not that I can afford one hehe)

**AG4** · July 28th, 2006 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by theveed

Man, when will the Americans ever make a car with decent, non-disposable feeling interiors hehe... Isang tingin mo lang dun sa dash alam mo nang tunog plastic pag kinatok mo...

I's rather wait for the Dodge Caliber to be launched first before making comments about its interior quality.

An interesting interior feature...

**theveed** · July 28th, 2006 02:13 PM

Aba, getting worse hehe dati cup holder lang... what's next, twinkies dispenser hehe.

**GasJunkie** · July 28th, 2006 02:17 PM

Interior = subpar

I have seen one and will support theveed on this one.

**Camgen6** · August 1st, 2006 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by GasJunkie

Interior = subpar

I have seen one and will support theveed on this one.

Kita ko na rin, I support GasJunkie's and theveed's claim.

**mazdamazda** · July 28th, 2006 02:41 PM

The interior of the Dodge Durango looks pretty good though. Nice feeling & looking plastics.

**jim** · July 28th, 2006 03:00 PM

kaya plastic is to make the price cheaper. pero if you are going to buy one for keeps, why plastic? :twak:

**redorange** · August 6th, 2006 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by jim

kaya plastic is to make the price cheaper. pero if you are going to buy one for keeps, why plastic? :twak:

It's considered an entry level model line, most people who buy this car will most likely not keep it forever. The Caliber replaces the Neon which was used by alot of college kids or new college grads as their first brand new car and would move on to another car as economics permitted.