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The second of three concepts that Chrysler LLC has planned for the 2007 Detroit Auto Show is the Dodge ZEO Concept. It's eco-friendly credentials come via its all-EV powertrain, which consists of a lithium-ion battery pack capable of an impressive 250-mile range. That's theoretical and on-paper we presume, but it's nice to dream. The ZEO is a 2+2, four-passenger sport wagon that features the familiar cross-hair grille up front with a design that looks more Japanese than American to us. The hatchback profile looks like something we've seen on recent Mazda and Honda concepts, though the haunchy fender flares are all Dodge. Unfortunately, that's all we know about the ZEO until January when Dodge debuts the concept in Detroit.
[Source: Dodge]
PRESS RELEASE:
2008 Dodge ZEO Concept
The 2008 Dodge ZEO Concept is a four-passenger, 2+2 sport wagon that embraces the bold, expressive look of the Dodge brand, exhibiting a new, youthful breed of muscle car for the 21st century. Built for driving enthusiasts, it features an electric-only propulsion system with a lithium-ion battery pack capable of at least 250 miles. Unlike other such vehicles, the 2008 Dodge ZEO Concept is a four-door, four-passenger model that delivers function as well as environmental responsibility.
Specifications
Length: 172.8 inches (4390 mm)
Width at H-point: 68.6 inches (1743 mm)
Height: 50.8 inches (1290 mm)
Wheelbase: 109.9 inches (2792 mm)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
naggs @ Nov 20th 2007 2:17PM
nice, put a rwd turbo 4 in it and it will fly of the lots
nissanfreak87 @ Nov 20th 2007 2:19PM
seems like we had the same idea
AltairDusk @ Nov 20th 2007 2:21PM
Forget concept, just build it ASAP with that turbo4 and RWD of course. Great call!
nissanfreak87 @ Nov 20th 2007 2:18PM
make it RWD and throw about a 250-300hp turbo 4 in there, and I'd be all over it
fiatguy @ Nov 20th 2007 2:23PM
This is what the Caliber should have looked like from day one!
Adam @ Nov 20th 2007 2:25PM
Also known as a Mazda RX-8.
nissanfreak87 @ Nov 20th 2007 2:26PM
that looks nothing like an RX-8
nissanfreak87 @ Nov 20th 2007 2:40PM
well, maybe a bit, I can see it in the greenhouse
Jon @ Nov 20th 2007 2:37PM
Kinda reminds me of a Baby Magnum. Build it
Tecmec @ Nov 20th 2007 2:42PM
That is the nicest looking Dodge I've ever seen. Headlights kinda remind me of the R8
Ron @ Nov 20th 2007 2:54PM
Build it.
Chrysler's problems can all be fixed pretty quickly with some great product.
Again, build it.
Ron @ Nov 20th 2007 2:56PM
OK, on second thought-
Maybe Chrysler's problems can't be fixed THAT quickly.
Still, get some decent product out there and people will buy.
FThorn @ Nov 20th 2007 3:02PM
another pure crap concept.
nissanfreak87 @ Nov 20th 2007 3:14PM
what's wrong with this car? it looks very production-ready to me
Tyson @ Nov 20th 2007 3:14PM
other than the vertical front grill, looks like every other "concept" from any japanese maker.
RG @ Nov 20th 2007 3:41PM
Looks like the Honda CR-Z concept.
I am sorry, but I cant even get excited about this- its some paper doodle with ridiculous promises.
"lithium-ion battery pack capable of at least 250 miles."
Oh really, based on what technology? Not only that, what kind of chassis is this based on?
So we could be looking at a vehicle using technology all but foreign to the brand on a chassis that will have to be developed from the ground up.
That will take at least 5 years to get to market, and Chrysler doesnt have that long.
geo.stewart @ Nov 21st 2007 1:06PM
oh, but to dream.
i guess if everyone were like you, we'd all be yearning to keep the fire started when lightning struck.
Without goals, you wont go anywhere. get a goal, build a roadmap, go for it.
RDL @ Nov 20th 2007 3:51PM
Headlights look kinda aged already, but the rest... Me likey!
LBuzzer @ Nov 20th 2007 3:54PM
Mazda called.
They want their concept back, but said that Dodge can keep their 1993 grille...
Zane @ Nov 20th 2007 3:54PM
Shouldn't this be a "Detroit 2008" preview??