'07 Dodge Caliber

The 2007 Dodge Caliber, which went up against such cars as the jolly little Neon when it came out, opted for power over perkiness, a fact which consumers can see best when they look under the car’s hood.

The 2007 Caliber only comes in a five door model, but buyers have their choice of three different engines, two different transmission, as well as the option for either front wheel drive or all wheel drive.

All three engines are universally praised as being surprisingly smooth and powerful. The standard engine for the 2007 Caliber is a 1.8 liter four that makes one hundred and forty eight horsepower. It is connected with a five speed. Or buyers can choose between a 2.0 liter version of the same engine and a 2.4 liter engine.

For practically all 2007 Dodge Caliber engines provide for a powerful, smooth ride. Furthermore, they can carry a lot of weight without getting buzzy.

'08 Dodge Caliber

Both critics and drivers alike hail the 2008 Dodge Caliber for its handling. Most find that the entirety of the 2008 Caliber is significantly improved over its predecessor, which was a little too much like a beefed up and bulkier version of the Neon for some people’s tastes.

The limited suspension travel really works for driving on any kind of surface, and the 2008 Dodge Caliber’s traction control is second to none. As the engineers promised, the traction control works far better than conventional limited slippage traction controls.

The 2008 Caliber really shines on public roads. Even on bumpy roads and uneven pavement, its grip promotes confidence within the driver. It has sports car steering and responds very quickly during quick transitions. This is a great surprise, because the 2008 Dodge Caliber has a higher center of gravity than its predecessors. This model responds very well in hard cornering, further inspiring confidence.

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.