I kinda like the shots. I think it would look much better in black or silver. It's a cheap, high output front wheel drive car. There's nothing wrong with that. I bet it's a hoot to drive hard; however, I've never really liked the driving dynamics of FWD cars.

 

I wonder what they will call the next high performance car from mitsu and dodge since they will be partners.

Dodge Caliber Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SRT 4

lol
what do you drive?
I drive a DCM LES RT4

I want candy!!

 

Hahahaha... DCM LES RT4 X

 

the AWD version doesnt come with the turbo engine sadly

it's also really fugly, should have just stuck with the neon body

 

I think it could be worse but I can put looks aside. Its gonna be quick and even better with the aftermarket and it gives everyone else a motive to step it up a little bit straight line wise. Looks aren't the most important thing for me. It will be made fast and i have respect for fast cars.

 

You know what I realized,
I'd rather get the SRT4 neon then this.
I'm going to go shoot myself.

Nice knowing you guys.

 

I am running 13.2 @ 105....

Maybe some traction issues???

 

reminds me of a dinosaur

 

SRT-4's hang from a roll because of the displacement advantage. They have more usable low-end torque when it's off-boost, and it's a considerably lighter car to boot. Under 3500rpm on an Evo is an absolute dead-zone.

FWD limits its potential as it can't attain a comparable corner entry speed, although it powers out of them just fine (and if you have an apron to run up on, all the better).

But the Caliber in general... is selling like hotcakes. They're moving off the lots in 7 days or less. Inventory? There is no inventory. Dodge can't make them fast enough right now, they're selling them for MSRP, and it'll likely remain that way for another 4 to 8 months.

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On a road course with a 2 long straights (thinking Watkins Glen long course) they'll put down some surprising lap times. More power, less weight, somewhat better aero. Evo owners who go to the Glen and play with regular 996-type 911s will know exactly what I'm talking about and they know where they lose time (the straights!).

Not my cup of tea, but for the target market, this will serve its job well.

 

I like the look of the Srt-4 Caliber.

I'd personally save for and Evo and since I can't afford neither. I'll stick with my PrEvo(Galant Vr-4). It's affordable.

Overall, I'd put the wife in it.

 

Interesting, I was wondering how they were selling, I've noticed quite a few on the road.

I guess the trick is when you design a car that looks like the 3-headed love child of a Dodge Caravan and Ram pickup truck with some econobox hatch DNA tossed in there too, you just tell the world that it's not supposed to be cute.

 

It looks like a Toyota Matrix. 300hp, 28mpg, and the functionality of a hatch for 22k isn't too bad though.

 

Caliber is doing well for a few reasons.

1) Extremely versatile cargo options.
2) High driver seating position.
3) Good milage.
4) Commuter features like a bazillion cupholders, refridgerated glove box.
5) Seats 4 very comfortably.
6) Low price.

A lot of folks buy SUVs because they "might need" to bring something big home. The Caliber can do it quite handily (so can a $500 trailer for the 2-3 times a year you'll use it, but that's besides the point). People seem to be all over "higher seating positions". The kids and all their stuff fit very well. It's not a stationwagon.

So take those big selling features, give it respectable gas milage, and charge $18K for one decked out (as opposed to $24K+ for an SUV) and bam -- success. Daimler strikes again. Studying the market pays off.

The SRT-4 will sell to enthusiasts on a budget, and people who just want to pass all the V6 Altimas and such on the road.

 

as soon as they hit the dealerships i might be trading in my ralliart for one.

 

rally cars for life...
#1 the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution I-IX-infinite..............