2012 Dodge Caliber will be fashioned by Chrysler designers


The 2012 Dodge Caliber may be a restyled version of corporate partner Fiat's Linea compact car

Designed for both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, C-Evo gets its first outing with the 2011 Alfa Romeo Milano, a sporty 4-door hatchback from the Fiat-owned upscale brand famous for sports cars. The all-new Caliber will reportedly be sold only as a 4-door sedan similar in design to the Fiat Linea, unlike today’s Caliber, but we think a hatchback might be reinstated at some point to attract younger “active lifestyle” buyers that covet the likes of the Kia Soul, Nissan Cube, and Scion xB. Whatever the body style is produced, all models should be front-wheel drive.
Styling for the 2012 Dodge Caliber will be fashioned by Chrysler designers in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with possibly some input from Fiat’s team in Turin. Interior design should also be unique despite using a number of Fiat-designed parts, and we’d guess materials quality will go up another notch from the upgraded 2010 Caliber cabin.