What was the last year they made the Dodge Caliber?
The Dodge Caliber, a compact hatchback car, was last produced in 2012. The Caliber was introduced in 2006 as a replacement for the Dodge Neon and was manufactured by Chrysler until the model was discontinued after the 2012 model year.
History of the Dodge Caliber
The Dodge Caliber was introduced in 2006 as a 2007 model year vehicle. It was designed to replace the aging Dodge Neon compact car, which had been in production since the mid-1990s. The Caliber was built on Chrysler's Global C platform and offered a more modern, crossover-inspired design compared to the Neon.
During its production run, the Caliber was available in a variety of trim levels, including the base SE, SXT, Mainstreet, Uptown, and R/T models. Engine options included a 1.8-liter, 2.0-liter, and 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, paired with either a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The End of the Dodge Caliber
The Dodge Caliber was produced for six model years, from 2007 to 2012. In 2012, Chrysler announced that the Caliber would be discontinued, with no direct replacement model planned. The decision to end production of the Caliber was part of a broader restructuring of Chrysler's product lineup, as the company shifted its focus towards more popular and profitable models, such as the Dodge Dart, Jeep Wrangler, and Ram pickup trucks.
The last Dodge Caliber rolled off the assembly line in December 2012, marking the end of the model's production run. Since then, Chrysler has not introduced a direct successor to the Caliber, though the company has continued to offer a range of compact and midsize vehicles in its lineup.
