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Attitude. That's the word at DaimlerChrysler and, in particular, Dodge these days. From the award-winning Chrysler 300 sedan to the Hemi-powered Dodge Magnum wagon, this is a company that is hell bent on providing aggressive design, often backed up by equally intimidating powertrains. In the case of Dodge, it's an approach that has been trickling down from the truck division. First, it was the menacing Dodge Viper. Then, those Ram pickups with Mack truck looks started scaring the bejeebies out of all who spotted one in their rearview mirror. The formidable Rams were followed by the Magnum - possibly the meanest looking station wagon you'll ever see. Most recently was the introduction of the all-new, furrow-browed Charger. And now there's a compact crossover thingamabob that plants that "You talking to me, tough guy?" 'tude on a smaller package. Dubbed the Dodge Caliber at its 2005 Geneva Auto Show debut, this five-passenger concept will likely replace the aging Dodge Neon in 2007.
"You talking to me, tough guy?" DaimlerChrysler executives smile, but they're really throwing down the gauntlet to the competition while debuting the Dodge Calliber at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show. The Dodge Caliber concept is a small car that carries the look and attitude of its larger siblings, such as the Ram pickup and Magnum wagon.
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