2025 Dodge Attitude Hits Mexican Dealerships

2025 Dodge Attitude Hits Mexican Dealerships​

Chinese-Built Sedan Is Packed With Features...​

The 2025 Dodge Attitude has officially arrived at Dodge dealers across Mexico, introducing a new player in the compact sedan segment. This model, built in China and based on the GAC-Trumpchi Empow, follows a similar strategy to the Dodge Journey derived from the GAC-Trumpchi GS5.

2025 Dodge Attitude Hits Mexican Dealerships

The 2025 Dodge Attitude has officially arrived at Dodge dealers across Mexico, introducing a new player in the compact sedan segment. This model, built in China and based on the GAC-Trumpchi Empow, follows a similar strategy to the Dodge Journey derived from the GAC-Trumpchi GS5.

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[redriderbob]

 

[T/A392]

Yea you lost me at the part that this car is a Chinese communist party GAC designed vehicle and rebadged as a dodge.

If Chrysler would build a car completely in house and on their own platform, the R&D in Auburn Hills and build it in a Chrysler plant located in the US or CAN then I’d be interested.

 

[bill burke]

Too many people do not realize that the economic systems of the US and China are vastly different and that gives China a huge advantage in costs attributed to what is effectively government controlled industries and low pay for workers. In essence, the steady infiltration of Chinese automotive products through surrogate countries like Mexico in order to dodge sanctions results in a serious threat. Trumps proposed Reciprocal Tariff plan must be implemented if he is elected in order to level the playing field. It’s not phobic to respond to an unfair trade situation to protect American industry and workers. That stated, I move on to this Dodge.
There remains a viable market for North American built compact and mid-size cars with comparable pricing. Manufacturing of these affordable vehicles globally can be profitable and wise. I believe Dodge needs a line of smaller cars, and Chrysler at least a large sedan to return the 300 to its traditional market. To cede the sedan, coupe and luxury car market to foreign manufacturers is unacceptable. If it takes tariffs and sanctions to accomplish this, than so be it. Hopefully with strong pro American leadership, the industry will reclaim its position domestically in these segments. Export numbers going forward must match import numbers. The lingering question remains in conversation with some of our European allies “ how many Dodges do your citizens drive?” That tells the whole story and highlights why this Dodge in Mexico is a real threat to our nation’s auto industry.
Oh would it not be nice to drive the exclusive Imperial once again and wow your friends with that symbol of American engineering and quality.

 

[James.A]

We have muscle cars built in Canada and motors built in Mexico - I wouldn't mind a product made in China if it was this nice. I think this would have sold much better than the Hornet.

 

[vbondjr1]

Stellantis, hello, good morning. Take this car right here, put it on the STLA medium platform, add to this thing, the 2.0L Hurricane I-4 turbocharged engine with that E-DCT transmission you guys have overseas, sell it in the US market as the Avenger and make money

 

[redriderbob]

We have muscle cars built in Canada and motors built in Mexico - I wouldn't mind a product made in China if it was this nice. I think this would have sold much better than the Hornet.

Sadly, both the Buick Envision and Lincoln Aviator are built in China and have better build quality then most vehicles built here.

 

[UN4GTBL]

That interior doesn't look bad at all, other than the goofy steering wheel and shifter.

 

[Mike201]

Who cares it’s made in China. 50% of the stuff we buy in our homes and what we are wearing is made in China. I want a nice Mopar that doesn’t break down and I can afford. I also want looks. This and the New Journey (for Mexico) look absolutely stunning!!!

 

[patfromigh]

The small sedan market is drying up here, and zero emissions mandates play a part in this. The sedans which are selling are hybrids and consumers are willing to pay more for one. That is why Civic and Corolla hybrids are now hot commodities in today's market.

In the UK they now face the prospect of the rationing of ICE powered vehicles, due to their government zero emissions mandates. The English regulations and mandates are not that different from those of the CARB requirements for the states which adopted them.

If a company is going to be restricted from selling too many ICE vehicles, it probably won't be the high end products they cut from the lineup.

 

[JOJO_123_321]

Sadly, both the Buick Envision and Lincoln Aviator are built in China and have better build quality then most vehicles built here.

Honestly, it's wayyyyyy too soon to start assuming anything about quality from Chinese market cars. If you actually live over there you'd see that they're all smoke and mirrors for the most part. Electronic gremlins, software shortcomings, frame and components rusting in less than one year... They make British cars seem as reliable as Toyotas

 

[JOJO_123_321]

Who cares it’s made in China. 50% of the stuff we buy in our homes and what we are wearing is made in China. I want a nice Mopar that doesn’t break down and I can afford. I also want looks. This and the New Journey (for Mexico) look absolutely stunning!!!

I appreciate your open mindedness but your enthusiasm may be short sighted.

I mean... ifyou only care about a badge, why do you even want a Dodge in the first place?

I've bought Chrysler products for the brilliant engineering, excellent value, and honestly their car-enthusiast focus on the products. They really do try to make cars people will love. Love to drive, love to hear, love to look back at after they've parked it, love the value for money and love the heart and soul that went into making every (North) American built vehicle.

And I'm here to tell you, there are exactly ZERO Chinese cars that come with such a unique combination of characteristics and values. Nearly their entire industry is built on being cheap - - AT ALL COSTS. That's it.

While I'm fully aware that 95 percent of consumer goods these days seem to come from China, their **cars** specifically, are NOT comparably well built, and they are NOT particularly reliable -- even compared to some of the lowest ranking brands and models in the US. Do not let their press releases fool you

But what's more important here, if you haven't realized what's going on, is what this latest "Dodge" product actually represents.

THIS was "Stellantis" CEO Carlos Tavares' plan all along. TAVARES IS LITTLE MORE THAN A CORPORATE RAIDER. He doesn't care about Dodge, Chrysler, (plymouth), or MOPAR whatsoever. They are little more than commodities in a product portfolio. And he is absolutely happy to sell off whatever he wants to the Chinese companies; with zero concern for what happens to the company, the brand or the people, once he's out the door.

I mean... did you really think it the new "Journey" and the "Dodge" attitude are going to be the be-all and end-all of Chinese cars for Stellantis???

I'll tell you right now; Tavares literally doesn't care what happens to US leadership, US engineering, US jobs or manufacturing, and his latest actions of expanding Mexico production while idling American production only reinforce that ethos. And that's also why he had Chinese auto executives touring former Chrysler facilities -- so he could sell the depleted husk of the Chrysler brand to them (up to and including Dodge, and even many historic mopar patents and trademarks). that way, he can inflate the profits of "Stellantis" aka French Motors, and take his cut of the profits as a retirement "bonus". He'd probably dump fiat and sell Maserati too eventually, if he had enough time.

Anyway, my point is this. If you really don't care about buying a real mopar, then don't buy a mopar. In fact, if you're willing to be your own guinea pig on Chinese "reliability", save yourself the headache and just go buy a kia now. Sure their engines blow up every 30k miles these days, but hey, the car is cheap - and sometimes they even honor their 10 year warranty

 

[Mike201]

I appreciate your open mindedness but your enthusiasm may be short sighted.

I mean... ifyou only care about a badge, why do you even want a Dodge in the first place?

I've bought Chrysler products for the brilliant engineering, excellent value, and honestly their car-enthusiast focus on the products. They really do try to make cars people will love. Love to drive, love to hear, love to look back at after they've parked it, love the value for money and love the heart and soul that went into making every (North) American built vehicle.

And I'm here to tell you, there are exactly ZERO Chinese cars that come with such a unique combination of characteristics and values. Nearly their entire industry is built on being cheap - - AT ALL COSTS. That's it.

While I'm fully aware that 95 percent of consumer goods these days seem to come from China, their **cars** specifically, are NOT comparably well built, and they are NOT particularly reliable -- even compared to some of the lowest ranking brands and models in the US. Do not let their press releases fool you

But what's more important here, if you haven't realized what's going on, is what this latest "Dodge" product actually represents.

THIS was "Stellantis" CEO Carlos Tavares' plan all along. TAVARES IS LITTLE MORE THAN A CORPORATE RAIDER. He doesn't care about Dodge, Chrysler, (plymouth), or MOPAR whatsoever. They are little more than commodities in a product portfolio. And he is absolutely happy to sell off whatever he wants to the Chinese companies; with zero concern for what happens to the company, the brand or the people, once he's out the door.

I mean... did you really think it the new "Journey" and the "Dodge" attitude are going to be the be-all and end-all of Chinese cars for Stellantis???

I'll tell you right now; Tavares literally doesn't care what happens to US leadership, US engineering, US jobs or manufacturing, and his latest actions of expanding Mexico production while idling American production only reinforce that ethos. And that's also why he had Chinese auto executives touring former Chrysler facilities -- so he could sell the depleted husk of the Chrysler brand to them (up to and including Dodge, and even many historic mopar patents and trademarks). that way, he can inflate the profits of "Stellantis" aka French Motors, and take his cut of the profits as a retirement "bonus". He'd probably dump fiat and sell Maserati too eventually, if he had enough time.

Anyway, my point is this. If you really don't care about buying a real mopar, then don't buy a mopar. In fact, if you're willing to be your own guinea pig on Chinese "reliability", save yourself the headache and just go buy a kia now. Sure their engines blow up every 30k miles these days, but hey, the car is cheap - and sometimes they even honor their 10 year warranty

Ok I get your point and get what you are saying. I am 59 and have NEVER owned any vehicle other than a Mopar product. I even have my kids hooked and own 2 antique Mopars. My point was and did state “I want a nice Mopar that doesn’t break down and is affordable. The new Journey and Attitude are stunning.” If the Chinese vehicles suck, that is fine, I take it back, don’t need a Dodge badge on it!! I admit I do not know much about their vehicles. I do have to say I love the new Journey and have followed it somewhat in the Mexico market, and have not read anything bad about it yet. As for the Attitude it’s new and I like the design. That’s it. I am just hoping we get some nice affordable new product here in the US. I love the new Charger (ICE version). As a Durango owner I am disappointed with the news of them downsizing the new version and changing the name! Totally sucks! I love my Mopars because they have been dependable, and durable vehicles. If China can’t build a good car, forget about it.