Thursday, May 1, 2008

2007 Dodge Caliber

This year marks the introduction of the 2007 Dodge Caliber replacing the Neon brand on the heavily-modified version of the GS platform. The Caliber for 2007 comes in four packages, SE, SXT, R/T and the powerful SRT-4 performance-tuned Caliber.

The SE version is a bare-bones base model with lacking features, coming with either a 1.8L Inline-4 producing 148HP and a 5-speed manual transmission or the optional 2.0L Inline-4 with 148HP coupled to a CVT2 Transmission.

The SXT model comes with all the basic equipment such as a tachometer and air conditioning standard, while providing upgraded accessories like 17” steel wheels with optional aluminum 17” wheels sitting on a 103” wheel-base.

Extra features such as illuminated front-cup holds, extra holders in the rear, extra power outlet and adjustable seats are only found on the 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT and higher-end models.

2008 Dodge Caliber

2008 stars the Dodge Caliber in all its glory retaining the amazing features and design that have captivated the market since 2006.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is the performance-tuned variant of the Caliber, weighing in at 3,189 pounds and bringing a 2.4L Inline-4 Turbocharged engine to the table with 285HP and 265FTLB of torque. Power is routed to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission that helps the Caliber SRT-4 attain an amazing 23MPG in the city and 29MPG on the highway.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 sports Dual Variable Valve Timing, high-performance MacPherson front-suspension, rear multi-link suspension and features enlarged disc brakes and twin-piston calipers, 4-wheel disc anti-locking brakes and 19” aluminum wheels on 103” wheel-base tires.