DaimlerChrysler’s Dodge division has actually been making a name for itself over the last decade. No longer in the shade of Chrysler or a copy of Plymouth, Dodge has its own autos 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 looks like a Chrysler Pacifica but it is in the Chrysler PT Cruiser’s size range. This five door wagon-like vehicle 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 automobile’s options. Built on a Mitsubishi Lancer platform, the Caliber has been intended to go toe-to-toe with the VW Golf and Mazda 3. The Caliber is anticipated to debut in early 2006 as a 2007 model.

Nitro – Dodge gets a tiny SUV, the Nitro which is a rebadged and a little redone Jeep Liberty. As is customary with all up to date Dodges, the Nitro sports the Dodge crosshair grille and unique wheel arches. Everything else about the Nitro is expected to be virtually the same as the Liberty including engine and transmission decisions. The Nitro is expected to debut late in 2006.

Charger Coupe – Okay, I am dreaming. So are plenty of other folk who are just itching for Dodge to release a two door version of the awesome 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] this sedan.

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

So, there you have it. The division that at one point gave us the Aries K and Omni now has the Rattlesnake , Ram, Dakota, Durango, and a large number of other exciting vehicles. Dodge fans are pinching themselves praying that it is not all a dream. Well, it’s not and the upcoming models guarantee to defend Dodge’s new found place in The Chrysler Group.

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