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Dodge Caliber: A New Slant on One of the World's Most Competitive Segments (ONA)

Dodge Caliber: bold styling and design with innovative features

Affordable power allow owners to be active, do more and stand out

Caliber's flexible two-box design provides ultimate interior utility

With its signature Dodge brand styling, Caliber is designed for global appeal

Caliber will spearhead Dodge brand's global expansion

Gasoline and diesel powertrains and left- and right-hand drive available

February 22, 2006, Geneva -

The introduction of the Dodge Caliber in Europe and international markets this summer marks not only the arrival of a tough new contender in the highly competitive C-segment, but also the debut (outside North America) of a bold new brand.

Dodge Caliber embodies the key attributes of that brand and redefines the compact vehicle by combining high value with bold styling and a flexible interior. It is designed to appeal to buyers around the world who want , packaged with the capability and versatility of a sport-utility vehicle and the affordability and fuel-efficiency of a C- segment car.

Dodge is determined to deliver the five key attributes of its brand — bold design, capability, versatility, affordable power and 'street smart' all-round value — to these new world markets, certain that Dodge vehicles will appeal to different customers than the and Jeep® brands. "The Dodge brand is all about attitude — it's bold, confident and assertive. With its performance reputation and trademark good value, Dodge fits the profile of American brands that work in Europe and other world markets," comments Thomas Hausch, Executive Director – Sales & Marketing, Chrysler International.

"From blue jeans to rap labels, from Coke to Harley-Davidson, there are American brands that have a strong cachet around the world — and we believe that Dodge can be one of them. While having a strong heritage, Dodge at the same time is edgy and youthful, powerful and capable. It will stand out in the international marketplace and deliver a unique experience to consumers around the world," concludes Hausch. With its dramatic styling and imposing on- road presence, Dodge Caliber is certain to appeal to up-and-coming buyers looking for a that stands out from the crowd and gives them the flexibility to do more in terms of seating friends and storing gear. Caliber has the versatility and flexibility to accommodate their lifestyle.

"Dodge Caliber is not your typical compact car," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Marketing. "The all-new Dodge Caliber redefines the C-segment car by combining crossover styling with space-efficient packaging, interior flexibility, innovative features and affordable performance. Caliber will allow owners around the globe to be active, do more and stand out — to live life to the fullest, and do so at a very competitive price," Murphy added.

The 4413 mm (173.7 in.) long Dodge Caliber front-wheel drive, five-door will be available in global volume markets during the first half of 2006. Depending on individual market requirements, up to seven models will be available.

Dodge Caliber SE 1.8 petrol 2.0 petrol 2.0 turbo diesel (5-speed manual) (CVT2 automatic) (6-speed manual) Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 petrol 2.0 petrol 2.0 turbo diesel (5-speed manual) (CVT2 automatic) (6-speed manual) Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 petrol (5-speed manual)

Room to Grow Outside North America, Caliber will spearhead the Dodge brand's expansion into Europe and other global volume markets as a boldly styled, affordable entry into the competitive C-segment.

'Pure Dodge' Design Dodge Caliber is a five-door hatchback vehicle on a 2635 mm (103.7 in.) , that combines a sporty coupe- like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of an SUV. Caliber's sheer surface treatment commands attention and evokes attributes that define the Dodge brand: bold, powerful, capable and street smart.

"With its bold styling and clever packaging, Caliber is pure Dodge," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design, Chrysler Group. "The Dodge Caliber brings powerful emotion to the competitive compact car segment," Creed added.

There is no mistaking Caliber. The all-new C-segment car has Dodge's imprint stamped into its DNA all the way from the grille to the tailpipe. The signature crosshair grille gives Caliber the distinct face of Dodge and defines its strong, muscular front view.

Strong, sculpted fender forms, broad shoulders and a distinctive bonnet give Caliber its proud, powerful stance. Large, crystal headlamps and available fog lamps complement the Dodge grille and create an integrated look that completes Caliber's sporty appearance.

A black graphic design accent, which runs the length of the roof from A- to C-pillar, melds into an integrated rear-roof spoiler, visually lowering the roofline and creating a coupe-like profile. New and unique glass-to-body proportions — deeper metal door panels and shallower windows, than the class average — give the Dodge Caliber a tough, protective presence, and the forward sweep of the tailgate further emphasizes Caliber's sporty profile.

The rear view of the Dodge Caliber is as distinctive and powerful as the front. The black roof spoiler with integrated centre high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) and large modular crystal tail lamps, fill Caliber's rear corners and provide distinct focal points of the Caliber's rear-view design. Dodge's "do more" philosophy is evident in Caliber's rear lift gate, which provides easy access to the vehicle's spacious interior.

Fun Features and Flexibility Customer demand for a compact vehicle with a lot of interior flexibility, versatility and utility had a big influence on Dodge Caliber's cabin design, which provides comfortable seating for the driver and up to four passengers, plus room for all their gear. The Caliber's long wheelbase (2635 mm), unusual height (1533 mm) and width (1747 mm) plus skillful packing design, result in generous head, leg and shoulder room both front and rear — more than most C- segment rivals. "Dodge Caliber's spacious interior also is very versatile," said Matt Liddane, Chief Engineer – Dodge Caliber. "We combined style and comfort with innovative features and clever packaging to create a vehicle that gives new meaning to functionality in the compact car market."

Dodge Caliber is chock full of interior features rarely found on C-segment compact vehicles, including as standard, or optional — depending on model:

Standard side-curtain air bags MusicGate Power® An available nine-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system with subwoofer includes two articulating speakers packaged in the lift gate. When the lift gate is open, the speakers can swing down from the trim panel to face rearward for tailgate parties and family picnics An available dual purpose, self-recharging removable flashlight, which is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area and can snap out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight Chill Zone® A cooled beverage storage bin that can hold up to four 500 ml (20-oz.) bottles or cans (available in air conditioning-equipped models) A floor console sliding armrest moves forward 75 mm (3 inches) to accommodate shorter drivers. The armrest lid includes a unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player Illuminated front cup holders rings glow blue-green to match other centre stack lighting Front passenger seat backrest folds forward to create a table-like surface for versatility (all models) and to accommodate extra-long loads 60/40 split rear seats both recline 12 degrees and fold flat (all models) A vinyl load floor in the rear cargo area is both washable and removable YES Essentials® fabric — an easy-care, soil-repellant and anti-microbial textile protects seats from stains, odors and discoloration (late availability)

World-class Engineering As a car destined for global markets, the Dodge Caliber features innovative new engines and transmissions to deliver world-class performance, fuel economy and refinement, for C-segment customers, no matter where the road leads.

"Circling the globe for best practices enabled our engineers to develop an entirely new front-wheel drive platform in the very competitive global compact car segment," said Larry Lyons, Vice President – Front-wheel Drive Product Team. "We targeted the areas which concern consumers the most and developed a vehicle with an all-new global powertrain that addresses these priorities by providing excellent fuel economy, reliability, performance and value."

Dodge Caliber's powertrain and drive systems offer many Chrysler Group firsts in the compact car market. Dodge Caliber is the first Chrysler Group vehicle to offer the full range of World Engines and a second-generation Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2). A 2.0-litre turbo is available in Europe and International markets. Dodge Caliber is also Chrysler Group's first compact car to offer electronic ESP with traction control (late availability only as an option with petrol engines — standard with the 2.0-litre diesel from launch).

Three World Engine offerings (1.8, 2.0 and 2.4-litre) provide class-leading horsepower 110 kW, 115 kW and 127 kW (150 hp, 156 hp and 172 hp, respectively). Chrysler Group engineers met aggressive performance and fuel economy targets through advanced cylinder head port and intake manifold design. Technologies in the Chrysler Group World Engine include dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and intake manifold design with flow control valves — firsts for a Chrysler Group compact car. Combined, these features produce more power, better fuel economy and smoother, quieter operation.

Standard will be a five-speed manual (1.8 and 2.4 gasoline), six-speed manual (2.0 turbo diesel) and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) fitted to the 2.0 gasoline engine.

Dodge Caliber's CVT2 is a second-generation CVT that Chrysler Group engineers have calibrated for pleasing engine response, precise ratio control and features an AutoStick® facility that allows for manual control with sequential selection of six stepped gears. CVT2 contributes to a fuel economy improvement of 6-8 percent compared with the traditional 4-speed automatics typically fitted to C-segment cars.

Built for Global Appeal When Dodge Caliber was conceived, it was intended to market the new model in up to 100 countries outside North America. Consequently, designers and engineers gave close consideration to global market demands, as well as US consumer preferences, when developing this all-new compact car.

In addition to its global powertrain, Dodge Caliber meets safety, emissions, feature and convenience standards in markets all around the world. To ensure its success in global volume markets, Caliber will launch outside North America with both right- and left-hand drive models and a turbo diesel engine. Dodge Caliber also meets and complies with all regulatory requirements, as well as off-set crash tests in Europe and Australia and front-impact compliance for Japan and Australia. Dodge Caliber's manual and automatic gear shifters are packaged in the centre stack instead of the floor console, which is more common in Japanese and European markets. The Caliber's transmission has also been upgraded to provide excellent shift quality and shift effort that is as smooth as the best compact cars on the road today.

A High-Caliber Seven-model Lineup Dodge Caliber enters the European and international markets with a seven-model line-up that offers consumers a choice of four engines and three equipment levels. The entry-level Caliber SE and Caliber SXT models will both be available with 1.8 or 2.0 gasoline engines or a 2.0 diesel and the range-topping Caliber R/T model will come with the high-power, normally aspirated 2.4 petrol engine.

Dodge Caliber SE Standard equipment on the Dodge Caliber SE includes: standard side-curtain air bags, a vinyl load floor, electrically lit front cup holders, 60/40 split rear seats that both recline (up to 12 degrees) and fold flat, a dual-purpose re- chargeable/removable interior lamp, 12-volt power outlet, a center console sliding armrest that moves forward 75 mm (3 inches) to accommodate shorter drivers. The armrest lid features a unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player. Body color grille and fascias and black door handles, manual driver's seat height adjuster, power windows and door locks, fabric seats, tilt steering wheel, exterior boats black power door mirrors, cabin and cargo lights and 17-inch steel wheels with plastic trim covers.

Dodge Caliber SXT Moving up to the Dodge Caliber SXT, additional standard features include: 60/40 split rear seats that both recline (up to 12 degrees) and fold flat, a fold-flat front passenger seat backrest, a dual-purpose re-chargeable/removable interior lamp, map light, manual air conditioning, Chill Zone® beverage cooler, tachometer, electric windows, mirrors and door locks, remote keyless entry, manual driver's seat height adjuster, floor mats, bright silver instrument bezels and switches. Exterior boats black power door mirrors, front fog lamps, body-color body-side molding, chrome grille and 17-inch aluminium steel wheels with 5-spoke wheel covers.

Available options on the Dodge Caliber SXT beyond those offered on the SE model include: a leather steering wheel with radio control options, heated seats, power sunroof, fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, a Security Group (which includes luggage cover, alarm and air filtration system) and a Driver Convenience Group (which includes compass and temperature gauge, electro chromic mirror and tire pressure monitor) and a Leather Interior Group (which includes leather seats, heated front seats and manual lumbar adjuster).

A Sport Package also is available on the SXT model which includes an interior Sport Appearance Package (with cloth seats with a choice of colored inserts in red, yellow orange or blue, plus color-keyed instrument panel and centre stack trim accents).

Dodge Caliber R/T The range-topping Dodge Caliber R/T is comprehensively equipped. In addition to the standard features on the SE and SXT models, Caliber R/T has: a leather steering wheel with radio controls, tonneau cover, premium fabric seats, silver bezels on the instrument panel and chrome interior door handles. Exterior features include: a chrome grille, body-color lower fascias, body-color sill moldings, chrome plated body-side moldings, body-color door handles, front fog lamps and 18-inch machine-faced alloy wheels.

All Dodge Caliber models will be available in a range of eight colors including: Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Solar Yellow Clear Coat (limited availability), Sunburst Orange Pearl Coat, Marine Blue Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat and Stone White Clear Coat.

All models feature a two-tone interior color theme of dark and lighter shades of Pastel Slate Gray or Pastel Pebble Beige. An optional Sport Appearance Package includes Pastel Slate Gray with red, yellow, orange or blue seat inserts that coordinate with the exterior body color, centre stack and shifter bezels.

For Europe and International markets, full model details, specifications and pricing will be released ahead of the vehicle's launch in each individual country.

Dodge Caliber Production Production of the Dodge Caliber began in early 2006 at the newly refurbished Belvidere (Illinois, USA) Assembly Plant. The new four-cylinder World Engines for this vehicle are built in the state-of-the-art Global Engine Manufacturing Assembly (GEMA) plant in Dundee (Michigan, USA).

Dodge Brand Dodge sold almost 1.2 million vehicles in the United States in 2005. Dodge is the fifth-largest nameplate in the U.S. The Dodge brand arrives in European volume markets during the first half of 2006 with the international launch of the Dodge Caliber.

Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) The 'World Engine' is a family of world-class four-cylinder engines produced by GEMA in Dundee (Michigan, USA) and at several other locations around the world. This engine family delivers an exceptional combination of quality, fuel efficiency, refinement and performance. GEMA is owned equally by DaimlerChrysler Corp., Corp. and Hyundai Motor Company. By optimizing the three joint venture partners' strengths, global economies of scale and the latest practices in flexible teams and machines, GEMA aims to set a new benchmark in engine plant productivity.

Dodge Caliber — Preliminary Specifications All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tyres.

Dimensions And Capacities (inches and millimeters) Wheelbase: 103.7 (2635) Track, Front: 59.8 (1520) Track, Rear: 59.8 (1520) Overall Length: 173.8 (4413.9) Overall Width: 68.8 (1747.2) Overall Height: 60.4 (1533.1) Ground Clearance: 7.0 (178) Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m): 24.5 (2.28) Drag Coefficient: 0.375 NAFTA Curb Weight, lb. (kg): Est. SE 2966 (1345) SXT 3039 (1378) R/T FWD 3156 (1432) (late availability) Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 13.6 (51.5) – FWD

Accommodations Seating Capacity, F/R 2/3 Front Headroom without sunroof: 40.0 (1015.6) Leg Room: 41.8 (1061.5) Shoulder Room: 54.2 (1377.8) Hip Room: 52.2 (1325.3) SAE Front Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m) 52.4 (1.485)

Rear Seat Headroom: 38.9 (989.3) Leg Room: 35.6 (905.1) Knee Clearance: 0.9 (21.8) Shoulder Room: 53.4 (1357.2) Hip Room: 49.6 (1260.8) SAE Rear Seat Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m) 42.8 (1.212) SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 95.2 (2.697) Cargo Volume Indexes Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m) 18.5 (0.525) Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) 48.0 (1.36) EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) 113.9 (3.225) Liftover Height 27.6 (701.4)

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