Dodge Caliber To Be Replaced By Alfa Romeo Based Hatchback
Published: October 25th, 2010
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Dodge‘s largely unloved Caliber compact hatchback will get the ax in 2012, with Chrysler replacing the car with a model based on Alfa Romeo’s much lauded Giulietta hatchback.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that the mid-size Alfa hatch would underpin the new Dodge model while commenting on Fiat’s 3rd quarter earnings. The Giulietta will likely be a positive fit in the Dodge lineup, which is Chrysler’s “sporty brand”, although the reaction of Alfa Romeo purists remains to be seen.
[Source: USA Today]
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I have to assume that this will be a good thing. I have a Dodge Magnum SRT8 on the LX platform shared with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger and derived from the previous-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class. This is the best handling American car I've ever driven. Good Luck to Chrysler.
we have a 04 Sebring, a stylish and affordable coupe that handles and performs nicely. we also have a 78 Alfa spider in need of costly repair. I will be very interested in this combination.