Dodge to show a Vibe clone?

Robert G · Post by **Robert G** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:15 am

Looks like a Doge version of the Vibe to me.From The Car Connection today: http://www.thecarconnection.co...=156 A concept car from Dodge will take the stand at the Geneva Motor Show - and likely will appear in U.S. showrooms in early 2006 as the replacement for the Neon sedan. The five-door Caliber concept is a striking hatchback with global intentions; Dodge says the vehicle is what it's planning for worldwide markets as the Dodge name is about to be brought to Europe. The concept sports the crosshair Dodge grille atop a C-segment chassis that's shod with 19-inch wheels. No powertrain has been announced but Chrysler officials reference the coming range of global four-cylinders as potential powerplants for a production Caliber. Dodge's planned introduction into the European market is scheduled for 2006. The Geneva show opens to the press on March 1.

Mase · Post by **Mase** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:20 am

A Vibe with a Magnum front end!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:34 am

It doesn't look half bad... I really like the larger wheels, that looks good. The Magnum is kind of ugly, IMHO, but this looks interesting.

PhillyVibeGT · Post by **PhillyVibeGT** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:53 am

It's funky looking, I knida like it too.

Turbo5Speed · Post by **Turbo5Speed** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:34 am

It looks like they slapped their universal nose onto a Vibe.. That nose belongs on a truck or magnum, not on a hatchback like that (Yes, I'm aware Magnums are HB's, but it fits their hersch styling).

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:40 am

Hmm. Fusion Orange! Now all it needs is a HEMI!

ShadowRuleZ · Post by **ShadowRuleZ** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:53 am

http://www.autoweek.com/files/...1.htmBunch more picsMy fiancee actually saw four of these outside DCX in detroit yesterday.

Turbo5Speed · Post by **Turbo5Speed** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:53 am

Ok, a Hemi in that would be sexy. 5.7L V8 Hemi with AWD

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:23 am

Looks like it's time to start a GenCaliber forum, Nick!

PhillyVibeGT · Post by **PhillyVibeGT** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:27 am

The back end looks like poo, Fire the person who drew that up.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 3:53 am

It will most likely be my next vehicle since I have to drive a Chrysler, Dodge or a Jeep and I do not get paid to drive a loaded 300C with a Hemi! I actually like what I see. There will be three engines to start all naturally aspirated and top will be a 2.4L 170 HP (not the current 2.4), turbo will probably debut the year after.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:01 am

Quote, originally posted by PhillyVibeGT Â»The back end looks like poo, Fire the person who drew that up. Agreed! But what is all this talk of Poo being negative???

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:26 am

Poo is a lot different than crap, crap is the more negative!

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:27 am

Quote, originally posted by Turbo5Speed Â»Ok, a Hemi in that would be sexy. 5.7L V8 Hemi with AWD You will be able to get it AWD just not a Hemi! Hey for once a vehicle without a Hemi, what is this world coming to?

simon · Post by **simon** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:34 am

I like it. The head rests are cool, I think the grill is a bit too big for the front end.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:41 am

I like that spoiler thingy on the back.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:20 am

That looks pretty sweet. Needs dual exhaust.

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:05 am

more dodge crap..crap crap crap.........they cant compete with Gm so they take what everone eles has done and run with.oh and there other idea how to compete.stick a hemi in it......hemi was a collector item....now just like hockey cards in the 90's everyone has em, now every dodge has a hemi.....can u say not going to be worth CRAP!

JohnC · Post by **JohnC** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:11 am

Put a fuel effecient turbo diesel in it and I will buy one! We really liked our 95 Dodge Neon, handled great, 38 mpg, lots of interior room and it was inexpensive to buy and own.

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:12 am

Quote, originally posted by Vibe_dude Â»more dodge crap..crap crap crap.........they cant compete with Gm so they take what everyone else has done and run with.oh and there other idea how to compete.stick a hemi in it......hemi was a collector item....now just like hockey cards in the 90's everyone one has em.....can u say not going to be worth CRAP!Lets not forget the PT Cruiser knockoff that GM just revealed.I kinda like it too. I see a lot of different cars in that vehicle. The Vibe's silhouette, the Magnum's front end, the Durango's tail section, and a Lexus RX300 spoiler. It looks like a Vibe on steroids. If it is comparable in size and price with the Vibe I might have to switch...no stop I can't think like that.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:14 am

It's still a dodge!!!

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:46 am

Quote, originally posted by PhillyVibeGT Â»The back end looks like poo, Fire the person who drew that up. I agree. It looks like a Malibu HB and I really don't like those! The rest looks pretty cool though.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:43 pm

Yeah, still a Dodge. lol! I think it would be much better if it weren't for that damn front-end. I'm just not a manly enough man to appreciate all the muscular looks that dodges have these days I guess. Looks otay on trucks, but it doesn't go over too well for me on cars, for me personally.So, did I read that right that they're killing off the Neon and replacing it with this thing? Yet another 4-door sedan dies in favor of a hatchback/wagon type vehicle. Kinda like, um, Pontiac killing the Sunfire sedan leaving the Vibe as the cheapest vehicle.... That sucks for those wanting a small 4-door that isn't a wagon/hatchback/whatever.

MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:46 pm

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»Yet another 4-door sedan dies in favor of a hatchback/wagon type vehicle. Kinda like, um, Pontiac killing the Sunfire sedan leaving the Vibe as the cheapest vehicle.... That sucks for those wanting a small 4-door that isn't a wagon/hatchback/whatever. Don't forget that the Sunfire only was killed in the US. We Canucks got the Pursuit instead

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:31 pm

Yeah, they cheated us.

dsegundo · Post by **dsegundo** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:27 am

Nice...now if they just fix the rear taillights....

Flip-Side · Post by **Flip-Side** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:10 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â» I think it would be much better if it weren't for that damn front-end. Agreed. Dodge puts their truck front end on everything now, hoping their trademark look will sell the car. The front is just plain ugly, and unoriginal. Sorry but this car just looks like a lame rip-off. Being a dodge, I'm sure it will have a more powerful power plant though, which will attract buyers. But how long will a dodge powertrain really last....2...mabey 3 months?The new dodge was just fine until Daimler did the whole hostile take-over deal. I don't like german designs and I never will.

Turbo5Speed · Post by **Turbo5Speed** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:48 am

And Toyota is cancelling both their MR2 and their Celica lines.The Matrix will be their only semi-sporty car around till 2007, and they sell their $100,000 Supra

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:16 pm

My impression is that Toyota moved the functionality of the Celica platform to the Scion line with the tC: 2-door sport hatchback, more moderately priced. Lots of potential for performance mods with a 2.4 liter base engine.

fjf511 · Post by **fjf511** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:11 pm

Do you think Grafxwerks has overlays yet ? And does the GT run on premium?

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:41 pm

I don't care for the front end, but then again I don't particularly care for the Pontiac Nostrils they put on every car, but owning a Vibe I am used to them.The last Dodge I owned had over 250K miles on it. The auto tranny was rebuilt under that nice 7/70 warranty (why does GM only trust their cars for 3/36?) Would still be running today if Bambi hadn't suicided against it.What's with those black bumper things up the A pillar and along the sides of the roof?That copper color is quite trendy, everyone is using it now.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:55 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»It's still a dodge!!!Actually it is a Hyundai, Mitsu and Dodge. "World vehicle"

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:56 pm

Quote, originally posted by JohnC Â»Put a fuel effecient turbo diesel in it and I will buy one! We really liked our 95 Dodge Neon, handled great, 38 mpg, lots of interior room and it was inexpensive to buy and own.The PT Cruiser may get a diesel down the road. In Europe they already have them a 2.8L diesel...

Shane1V · Post by **Shane1V** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:18 am

WHOA!! Thats KEWl looking. Looks like a shorten Magnum. NIIICE!If it has more power than the Vibe & is priced right, I'd definetly consider it.

1badvibe · Post by **1badvibe** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:54 am

lowering springs, dual exhaust, better wheels, and do something with the grille , and throw on some flames, ?

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 11:46 am

make that front grill smaller (or cover it with your thumb on your screen) and the car could EASILY pass as the new small Volvo hatchback version of the S40 (or the hypothetical S30?)...the rear tail-light with the 'ledge' above them and the front headlights make it look quite a bit like a Volvo...

Nervous_Dog · Post by **Nervous_Dog** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 2:31 am

I hope they release an SRT version of that. Vibe functionality coupled with SRT-4 power would kick (removed)!

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