2007 Dodge Caliber SRT-4

[We Are Ninja]

I saw the Caliber for the first time the other day. A white one. It looks like a Ram, a Caravan, and a Neon had a threesome... It's not hideous, but it's the weakest, aesthetically, in Dodge's lineup...

300hp sounds good, but if that thing is anywhere near as portly as it looks, it's gonna need all 300 of them. I don't know what would make Dodge think they could convince the sport compact crowd to buy a crossover mini SUV/wagon/minivan/thingie...

 

[.paul]

I don't know what would make Dodge think they could convince the sport compact crowd to buy a crossover mini SUV/wagon/minivan/thingie...

Their disconnect with reality.

 

[spike blue]

Here's the MS3's view of the SRT-4 Neon and Caliber

shut **** up!!! The ms3 will be a lot better then the srt-4 and the neon

 

[sniper9]

I thought it was a joke when I saw it. I thought it was like the srt-4 version of the pt-cruiser. I was expecting a new nicer looking compact sedan to compete with the cobalt or something. It looks more like the pt-cruiser knock off chevy has out, dont know what its called and to lazy to look it up haha.

 

[dommo_g]

shut **** up!!! The ms3 will be a lot better then the srt-4 and the neon

If it weren't for Dodge, I doubt the MS3 would've ever made it over here. Mazda's last attempt at a factory tuner was what? The MS Protege?

 

[InFlames]

(deadhorse

 

[Hughes412]

If it weren't for Dodge, I doubt the MS3 would've ever made it over here. Mazda's last attempt at a factory tuner was what? The MS Protege?

You know, you have a good point. With the SRT mazdas attempt at the tuner car here with the MSP kinda failed. While it can handle well thats not really what the tuner guys want. You can make any car handle better, but making it faster is another thing all together. The new MS3 should be a nice car. We already see what the stock 3 can handle power wise.

 

[dommo_g]

You know, you have a good point. With the SRT mazdas attempt at the tuner car here with the MSP kinda failed. While it can handle well thats not really what the tuner guys want. You can make any car handle better, but making it faster is another thing all together. The new MS3 should be a nice car. We already see what the stock 3 can handle power wise.

Looking at the pics and stats on that MS3, it's the first time I have ever considered trading the SRT.

 

[We Are Ninja]

You know, you have a good point. With the SRT mazdas attempt at the tuner car here with the MSP kinda failed. While it can handle well thats not really what the tuner guys want. You can make any car handle better, but making it faster is another thing all together...

I dunno. When I bought my MSP two weeks ago... I thought just the opposite. You can slap on a turbo or run a billion shot of nitrous through anything and make it a drag-racing beast, but stellar chassis mechanics aren't as easy to do. I bought the MSP specifically for it's handling prowess. There are plenty of cars that can outrun it in a straight line, but not many that can provide an engaging driving experience like it does. I skipped over several SRT-4's and chose not to wait for the Mazdaspeed 3 because I really wanted the Protege, and I don't regret it at all...

 

[MP5cd]

i like it,but wouldlike to see the fit and finish up close.

 

[We Are Ninja]

Was at the Dodge dealership today; had to follow my mom to get her Concorde serviced. Got a long hard look at one. It's simultaneously big AND small. It's dimensions and physical footprint are kinda misleading. Looks hella roomy on the inside, but small compared to the rest of Dodge's lineup; especially the lard-assed Charger they had it parked next to. I'm not sold on the styling, though. It's okay from some angles and WAY too truckish/SUVish from others. The 5-door Mazda 3 craps all over it aesthetically. It tips the scales at 2966 pounds, which isn't too bad, but I can't imagine Dodge putting out a chassis that'll be anywhere near as refined as the Mazdaspeed 3's will probably be, though like the Neon, it'll probably pwnz it on the dragstrip. I should've test drove it to see what the chassis was like...

EDIT: It also had the infamous "dashboard stiffie" shifter like the previous-gen Civic SI. The one that protrudes out of the dashboard as opposed to the floor. I can't imagine that thing ever feeling "natural" to drive with...

 

[CHICO2003]

Anyone know when the hell the Caliber SRT-4 is coming out?

 

[Aricjm15]

Anyone know when the hell the Caliber SRT-4 is coming out?

does anyone really care?

 

[johnnyB5646]

kinda... isn't it on the same platform as the new Lancer. If it handles half as good but be close to as fast for 10k less, I think it might be something to look at.




Nah I'd still get a MS3 or newer subie when it comes out

 

[blacksrt47]

I don't think it will look to bad if it gets lowered. Also people that sit here and talk about how the MSP can outhandle the SRT4...That's all true and great, but I would rather have my SRT with an engine that can handle up to 400 hp stock and just spend a little money on the suspension. I still love the MSP, but when it comes to modding it, I don't like it. Not to mention you can buy the Mopar Stages which are easy upgrades whereas you cannot for the MSP. I think they are both great cars, but I think people make fun of the SRT's for dumb reasons.

 

[redrims]

I think it'll look okay lowered to. I'm just dissapointed that they got rid of the 4dr sedan look. Plus it now looks like the charger, the ram, the magnum, the dakota, and now the new avenger! They put a trucks front end on every vehicle. I can't stand crossover looking vehicles.

 

[blacksrt47]

At first I didn't like the look, but I think it makes it look pretty aggressive. I'll admit I have no idea what Dodge was thinking when every other car in its class looks different, but like I said it grew on me.

 

[Donas64]

I can't wait for the Caliber SRT4 vs MS3 Showdowns!!!!

vs.

 

[CHICO2003]

does anyone really care?

Obviously I do. (hense the reason I asked the question)

 

[benben84]

Just so you guys know, the Caliber shares chassis with the new lancer so I believe with a proper setup it will handle very good!