2008 Dodge Caliber

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2008 Dodge Caliber

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,750–$17,250  

MPG City: 19 – 24 Highway: 24 – 29

Available Engines

158-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
172-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
285-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (premium)
148-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
2-speed CVT w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.1) 27 consumer reviews

Side-by-Side Comparison

Summary

New or Notable

Choice of four-cylinders
Manual or CVT
285-hp turbo engine (SRT4)
 

What We Like

+Quiet cabin
+Good handling
+Aggressive looks (SRT4)
+Brake response and pedal feel (SRT4)
 

What We Don't

-Marginal score in IIHS' side-impact crash test
-Cabin quality
-Steering feel (SRT4)
-Rear visibility
-AWD on R/T only
 
Dodge introduced the Caliber, a five-seat four-door hatchback, last year in a class that included the Pontiac Vibe, Subaru Impreza wagon and Toyota Matrix. For 2008, Dodge added an SRT4 high-performance model to a lineup that already included the SE, SXT and R/T.  Read More

5 Available Caliber Trims

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