Dodge, A History
An American manufacturer, Dodge produces both passenger and light-duty trucks/pickups. It was founded in 1900 as the Dodge Brothers company. It even ranked as high as second in U.S. sales in 1920, but the firm changed management in 1920 after the death of the founding brothers and was sold in 1928 to Chrysler. Chrysler’s short-lived alliance with Daimler-Benz from 1998 to 2007 was another interesting chapter in Dodge’s story. It was then sold to a private equity firm, and is currently in partnership with Fiat. It is also part of the Chrysler Group which includes Jeep.
Dodge Models
The Ram is the most well-known Dodge vehicle – a brawny pickup truck. It has a wider range of smaller cars and lifestyle vehicles including the Avenger, Caliber, Nitro and Journey. All these are products of a resurgent Dodge brand, and they were introduced in the latter half of the 2000-2010 decade.
A car that sticks out from the pack is the Caliber; it is a crossover, meaning it doesn’t fit into the traditional car categories- sedan, hatchback, SUV, estate or minivan. It is best described as a hatchback with raised clearance. The Caliber went on sale in 2006 and replaced the ailing and lacklustre Dodge Neon. It features the trademark crosshair grille and flared wheel fenders that are currently defining Dodge products.
The Nitro is a compact SUV brought into market in 2007, although it looks anything but compact with its muscular proportions. The platform is shared with the Jeep Liberty. Despite its alluring name, the Dodge Avenger is a disappointing poor cousin to the new Charger, despite sharing its raised haunches.
The Journey is more of an MPV – multipurpose vehicle – designed for families, and is built on the Avenger platform. Production commenced in 2008, and it features forward-opening rear doors, not sliding ones.
If you are purchasing a new Dodge, companies such as NAC Insurance will supply Dodge insurance, even if you subsequently make modifications to the car. If you are looking for a used Dodge, check out carsforsalenz.co.nz. Be smart and get a vehicle check before you make any vehicle purchase.
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