Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car

oudidntkn0w · 02-01-2006, 02:45 AM

Ok boys and girls, I was out driving tonight and spotted a new camoed small car, Im guessing it is a DCX cause it was hanging around 2 300SRT8s and Ive seen a few calibers at this gas station before.. So lets play a game, Whats this car!?!?

tuxmelvin · 02-01-2006, 04:58 AM

I'd say a Caliber sedan or the next Stratus.

I'm thinking you may have the next-gen Stratus here. Could be quite a find!

tomcat_cool17 · 02-01-2006, 05:31 AM

The next Sebring.

Carver · 02-01-2006, 07:03 AM

The car does appear to be small but the side profile, front end, and rear all look like the Sebring renderings floating about (such as on allpar). The JS cars are supposedly on the next-gen Galant platform which, we hear, is smaller than the current gen Galant. So maybe this is the Sebring. Now get the **************** thing on sale DCX!

wpbharry · 02-01-2006, 08:00 AM

It's either the next-gen Sebring or Avenger sedan (the Stratus name is history, BTW). Doesn't look small to me.

Bet we see them at the New York Show in April.

Buick61 · 02-01-2006, 09:36 AM

Yes, it's the cloud car replacement.

**TaHoE** · 02-01-2006, 11:18 AM

Looks like the next Gen Stratus...er Avenger/Sebring Sedan

gm_scott · 02-01-2006, 11:40 AM

To me it looks to small to be a sebring, really not sure on this one.

tuxmelvin · 02-01-2006, 01:08 PM

I thought so too, but it's too big to be a Caliber sedan too. That night shot with the headlights is important too. I think they look unmistakably DCX-like.

oudidntkn0w · 02-01-2006, 01:38 PM

I was thinking its the next sebring.. Im kind of happy cause I look all over on allpar.com and the pics they have arent really that closeup and i couldnt see it on any other sites. Maybe Im the first to have some decent pictures (even though it was at night)

tuxmelvin · 02-01-2006, 01:45 PM

I looked all over for pictures... the only ones I found were of mules, not the actual car. You appear to have either caught a snap of the Stratus/Sebring, or you've got something else entirely. I don't think it's the Caliber sedan... too big for that. It's much bigger than a current generation Neon.

This thread could get a bit of attention. I put it on my own blog, but nobody reads that!

Edit: Oh, Jalopnik is there. My work for today is done.

CD/BP · 02-01-2006, 02:46 PM

You have the '07 Sebring there.

I've shot a few similar prototypes this year:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...178.A9001.html

GMMediumDutyMQ · 02-01-2006, 03:34 PM

That's the Sebring.

The Avenger has a rear fender line that kicks up, almost just like the Charger. Because of it's roofline, however, it doesn't flow as smoothly as the Avenger will.

I've seen these cloud car replacements unmasked, and I have to say, it'll be interesting to see how the market will accept them. In my mind, the Sebring will be more likely to garner attention, as it seems to meld the best cues from the Mercedes CLS-class, Infiniti G35, and the Chrysler Crossfire.

In otherwords, a ****************************ized Airflyte, if you will.

**nadepalma** · 02-01-2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMMediumDutyMQ

That's the Sebring.

The Avenger has a rear fender line that kicks up, almost just like the Charger. Because of it's roofline, however, it doesn't flow as smoothly as the Avenger will.

I've seen these cloud car replacements unmasked, and I have to say, it'll be interesting to see how the market will accept them. In my mind, the Sebring will be more likely to garner attention, as it seems to meld the best cues from the Mercedes CLS-class, Infiniti G35, and the Chrysler Crossfire.

Intersting if that's the way they will look. I read something contrary to that that basically said these new cares won't be the "lookers" that the LX cars are. They will be attractive, for sure, but not as bold or as attention-grabbing.

I hope that they are wrong (I can't remember who sad it --- Jerry Flint? Paul Leinert?) since I'd like to see Chrysler succeed with the new Avenger and the Sebring.

01cavalier · 02-01-2006, 05:39 PM

yah, too big for a Caliber, not sure what it is, though isn't camoflaged much...

02-01-2006, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
oudidntkn0w 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Drives: 09 Malibu LT Posts: 675	Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car Ok boys and girls, I was out driving tonight and spotted a new camoed small car, Im guessing it is a DCX cause it was hanging around 2 300SRT8s and Ive seen a few calibers at this gas station before.. So lets play a game, Whats this car!?!? __________________ All in the family: -09 Malibu LT (Mine) -08 G6 GT (sis's) -08 Sierra Z71 (dad's) -08 GP GXP(mom's) "I'll tell you what's going on with our beer. They've sold it to the Japanese, who will change the formula and repackage it in square bottles that will only fit cupholders in Japanese cars." - King of the Hill

02-01-2006, 04:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
tuxmelvin 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 436	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car I'd say a Caliber sedan or the next Stratus. I'm thinking you may have the next-gen Stratus here. Could be quite a find! Last edited by tuxmelvin : 02-01-2006 at 01:47 PM. Reason: Oops... sedan, not coupe!

02-01-2006, 05:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
tomcat_cool17 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Flint, MI Drives: 2007 Saturn Ion QC Posts: 502	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car The next Sebring.

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Carver 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Drives: 2007 Milan V6 Posts: 2,033	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car The car does appear to be small but the side profile, front end, and rear all look like the Sebring renderings floating about (such as on allpar). The JS cars are supposedly on the next-gen Galant platform which, we hear, is smaller than the current gen Galant. So maybe this is the Sebring. Now get the **************** thing on sale DCX!

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wpbharry 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Drives: '04 Malibu Maxx LS Posts: 1,762	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car It's either the next-gen Sebring or Avenger sedan (the Stratus name is history, BTW). Doesn't look small to me. Bet we see them at the New York Show in April. __________________ 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx LS, Light Driftwood, All Options Except 6-Disc & Rear DVD

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02-01-2006, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Buick61 Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,939	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car Yes, it's the cloud car replacement. __________________

02-01-2006, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Central NC Drives: 2009 Pontiac G6 Convertible 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Posts: 10,006	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car Looks like the next Gen Stratus...er Avenger/Sebring Sedan __________________

02-01-2006, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
gm_scott 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Drives: GMC Envoy Posts: 974	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car To me it looks to small to be a sebring, really not sure on this one. __________________

02-01-2006, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
tuxmelvin 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 436	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car I thought so too, but it's too big to be a Caliber sedan too. That night shot with the headlights is important too. I think they look unmistakably DCX-like. __________________ web: marchdecember.com gmail: marchdecember

02-01-2006, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
oudidntkn0w 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Drives: 09 Malibu LT Posts: 675	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car I was thinking its the next sebring.. Im kind of happy cause I look all over on allpar.com and the pics they have arent really that closeup and i couldnt see it on any other sites. Maybe Im the first to have some decent pictures (even though it was at night) __________________ All in the family: -09 Malibu LT (Mine) -08 G6 GT (sis's) -08 Sierra Z71 (dad's) -08 GP GXP(mom's) "I'll tell you what's going on with our beer. They've sold it to the Japanese, who will change the formula and repackage it in square bottles that will only fit cupholders in Japanese cars." - King of the Hill

02-01-2006, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
tuxmelvin 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 436	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car I looked all over for pictures... the only ones I found were of mules, not the actual car. You appear to have either caught a snap of the Stratus/Sebring, or you've got something else entirely. I don't think it's the Caliber sedan... too big for that. It's much bigger than a current generation Neon. This thread could get a bit of attention. I put it on my own blog, but nobody reads that! Edit: Oh, Jalopnik is there. My work for today is done. __________________ web: marchdecember.com gmail: marchdecember Last edited by tuxmelvin : 02-01-2006 at 02:09 PM.

02-01-2006, 02:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
CD/BP 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 402	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car You have the '07 Sebring there. I've shot a few similar prototypes this year: http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...178.A9001.html Last edited by CD/BP : 02-01-2006 at 02:52 PM.

02-01-2006, 03:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
GMMediumDutyMQ 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Motor City, MI Drives: '94 Buick Century Wagon Posts: 1,095	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car That's the Sebring. The Avenger has a rear fender line that kicks up, almost just like the Charger. Because of it's roofline, however, it doesn't flow as smoothly as the Avenger will. I've seen these cloud car replacements unmasked, and I have to say, it'll be interesting to see how the market will accept them. In my mind, the Sebring will be more likely to garner attention, as it seems to meld the best cues from the Mercedes CLS-class, Infiniti G35, and the Chrysler Crossfire. In otherwords, a ****************************ized Airflyte, if you will. __________________ [center] Evan -----

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01cavalier 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Drives: 2007 Cobalt, 2001 Ford Ranger Posts: 4,810	Re: Spy Shot, Possibly a new DCX small car yah, too big for a Caliber, not sure what it is, though isn't camoflaged much...

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