2007 Dodge Caliber: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Dodge's new entry-level car is a five-passenger 4-dr wagon available with front- and all-wheel drive. Caliber replaces the Neon sedan and is about as long overall, but 4.5 inches taller. It has a liftgate and split folding rear seats. SE, SXT and R/T models are offered. All use a 4-cyl engine. SE and SXT are front-wheel drive. They have 148 hp when ordered with manual transmission, and 158 hp when ordered with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The R/T offers front-drive and AWD. It has 172 hp and is available with manual transmission or a CVT. ABS is optional on SE and SXT, and standard on R/T, where it comes with rear disc brakes instead of drums. R/T has a sport suspension and unique trim. Traction/antiskid control and front side airbags are optional. All Calibers have curtain side airbags and a driver knee airbag. Available features include a fold-flat front passenger seat, refrigerated glovebox, and removable cargo light/flashlight. Optional on SXT and R/T are a navigation system, leather upholstery, and heated front seats. Caliber's basic design is also used for the Jeep Compass and Patriot; Dodge and Jeep are divisions of Chrysler LLC.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 100 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, and Mazda 5.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Dodge Caliber, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, and Pontiac G5.