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|class = Compact car |predecessor = Dodge Neon |successor = Dodge Dart (PF) |body_style = 5-door hatchback |platform = Chrysler PM/MK platform |layout = Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |engine = |transmission = |wheelbase = |length = |width = |height = |weight = |related = }} The Dodge Caliber is a compact car that was produced by Dodge from model years 2007 to 2012. It replaced the Neon, which Chrysler had discontinued in 2005. The Caliber went on sale in March 2006 as a five-door hatchback; but with its appearance, it is sometimes considered a station wagon or a crossover. The Caliber was the smallest and the least expensive vehicle in the brand's line-up until the 2013 Dodge Dart (PF) succeeded it. ==Overview== The Caliber concept was revealed at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It featured styling elements derivative of larger Dodge vehicles (notably Dodge Magnum), such as a crosshair grille, rough border angles, and flared fenders. The pre-production version showed some changes compared to the concept model, and debuted on January 10, 2006 at the North American International Auto Show, with dealership availability starting in April. The Caliber was built at the Belvidere Assembly (Illinois) plant, where its predecessor was produced. The Caliber was developed and released solely as a five-door hatchback during its run. 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 going towards online marketing, a blitz of print ads, and TV commercials. The Caliber was a reasonable sales success despite various criticisms" as Dodge's entry-level model. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dodge Caliber」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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