The prototype of the Dodge Caliber model debuted in the spring of 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. The machine was launched into mass production in 2006. The development of the car was carried out with a focus on the European market. The car was supposed to take a good place in the golf car segment. Externally, the five-door Dodge Caliber hatchback, 4.5 meters long and with a ground clearance of 19.5 centimeters, is very similar to a crossover. The car is based on the latest version of the Mitsubishi Lancer platform. This base is also used for the American Dodge Neon. In Russia, sales of the car began in June 2006. Under the hood of the Dodge Caliber, one of two engines can be installed: a 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 140 horsepower, or a 150-horsepower power unit with a displacement of 2 liters. The first version is offered in three configurations: P0, P1 and P2; the second - in five: the same P0, P1 and P2, supplemented by SXT P1 and SXT P2. Dodge Caliber has a convertible five-seater interior. In 2008, the model underwent a facelift. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the updated Dodge Caliber was unveiled with a redesigned interior and new engines. Some old motors were confiscated.
Dodge Caliber Specifications
hatchback
City car
- width 1 800mm
- length 4 415mm
- height 1,535mm
- ground clearance 203mm
- seats 5
Dodge Caliber: the end and the beginning again
Dodge plans to end production of the outgoing Caliber model at the end of November and unveil the next-generation model to the general public at the Detroit International Auto Show in January 2012. August 26, 2011 0
The five-door C-class hatchback Dodge Caliber, which looks suspiciously like an SUV, was first presented to the public in March 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show as a concept model, and debuted in pre-production guise in January 2006 at the North American show.
A month later, as part of the Chicago motor show, a “charged” version of the car was rolled out for public viewing, with a sportier design, a powerful engine and improved technology.
Commercial production of the Dodge Caliber continued until November 2011, after which the hatch left the assembly line, however, starting in 2008, it was updated annually. The most significant modernization occurred in 2009, when the car’s interior was “redrawn” and the technology was slightly improved; improvements in the remaining years were mainly limited to the addition of new options and body paint colors.
The appearance of the “Caliber” is designed in the aggressive style inherent in all Dodge models. The five-door looks stern, deliberately solid and not quite typical for its class - a heavy front with massive headlights and a hexagonal “grill” of the radiator grille, a powerful silhouette with “muscles” of wheel arches and a rounded roof line, an athletic rear with nice lights and a “curly” bumper .
The hatchback sports an even more provocative look in the “charged” version of the SRT4 – it is distinguished by a “bold” body kit around the perimeter of the body, a relief hood with three air intakes, a thick exhaust system pipe, a rear wing on the fifth door and 19-inch polished “rollers”.
Depending on the modification, Dodge Caliber is 4415-4427 mm in length, 1785-1800 mm in width and 1520-1535 mm in height. The distance between the axles of the car is 2635 mm, and its ground clearance varies from 175 to 180 mm.
Inside, “Caliber” is perceived as a real American due to the predominance of simple lines and shapes and harsh plastics, which are widely found in the decoration, but overall it looks attractive and very modern. Behind the large four-spoke steering wheel with a massive hub, three “wells” contain dials for the instrument cluster, and the well-shaped center console is reserved for the placement of the infotainment system unit and three solid “washers” of the air conditioning system.
The originality of the SRT4 comes down to the tachometer-led instrument panel, a separate boost pressure dial and a more advanced on-board computer.
In the front, the Dodge Caliber has fairly comfortable seats with good support on the sides and wide ranges of adjustment. Only two passengers can comfortably sit in the rear seats (although there is plenty of space for three), and all because of the high transmission tunnel with an add-on for glasses.
The trunk of the Caliber is small - its volume does not exceed 352 liters. But the shape of the compartment is close to ideal (the wheel arches do not protrude inward), the finishing is practical, and there is a full-size spare tire under the raised floor. In addition, the rear sofa, when folded in two parts, forms a flat platform and increases the capacity to 1013 liters.
Specifications. On the Russian market, Dodge Caliber can be found with three naturally-aspirated petrol fours with distributed fuel supply, variable valve timing technology, a 16-valve timing belt and an intake manifold with a flow regulator. Engines with a displacement of 1.8, 2.0 and 2.4 liters generate a maximum of 150-174 horsepower and 168-223 Nm of torque, and work together with a 5-speed “mechanics” or a continuously variable transmission (front-wheel drive without alternative).
Depending on the modification, the hatchback accelerates from zero to the first hundred in 11-11.9 seconds, reaches a maximum speed of 183-186 km/h and consumes no more than 7.4-8.7 liters of fuel per 100 km in combined mode.
The power palette is headed by the “charged” modification of the “Caliber” called SRT4 - under its hood hides a 2.4-liter gasoline unit with four vertically oriented “pots”, a turbocharger and distributed injection, producing 285 “horses” at 6000 rpm and 359 Nm available capabilities at 2000-6000 rpm. Such a car, equipped with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive transmission, shoots up to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, reaches a top speed of 245 km/h and consumes about 8.9 liters of fuel in the highway/city cycle.
The Dodge Caliber is based on the Chrysler PM/PK platform with a transversely mounted powerplant and high-strength steel body structure. The car is equipped with independent suspension on two axles: MacPherson struts are located in the front part, and a “multi-link” in the rear (the transverse stabilizers are installed “in a circle”).
The hatchback features electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes (ventilated at the front) with ABS and other auxiliary electronics.
The distinctive features of the “charged” version of the SRT4 are a more rigid chassis, shortened steering, a powerful braking system (the diameter of the front “pancakes” is 340 mm, the rear – 302 mm), a limited slip differential and sport settings for other components and assemblies.
Options and prices. In the summer of 2016, on the Russian secondary market, “Caliber” is sold at a price of 300 thousand rubles, and its “hot” modification SRT4 cannot be bought for less than 600 thousand rubles.
As for equipment, even the simplest car has air conditioning, ABS, ESP, four airbags, cruise, electric drive and heated mirrors, heated front seats, power windows on all doors, audio preparation, metallic paintwork and some more equipment.
The Dodge Caliber crossover has technical characteristics that fully correspond to the concept of the Dodge brand. This five-door K1 class car was first introduced in the spring of 2005 in Switzerland. In 2006, production of this frankly aggressive machine began for sale on the world market.
Equipping Caliber with modern engines and gearboxes provides the vehicle, regardless of road conditions, with excellent traction and speed characteristics, noticeable fuel efficiency and low levels of noise and vibration, which are inherent in world-class cars.
Exterior and interior
The powerful and frankly brutal exterior of the Dodge Caliber definitely points to American design. From the outside, the crossover looks “muscular” due to its clear shape, chopped body lines, ribbed sides, massive bumpers and narrow windows. The car uses the Chrysler PM/MK platform. A significant clearance of 20 cm guarantees that the Caliber belongs to the SUV segment.
Model dimensions:
- body length - 4415 mm;
- height -1535 mm;
- width - 1800 mm;
- wheelbase length - 2635 mm.
It is believed that the practical Dodge Caliber station wagon hints at the “family” nature of the car. The simple, angular interior is also well laid out and very practical. Electrical equipment includes a CD player, radio, air conditioning, cruise control system, and electric mirrors. The car is equipped with airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and anti-theft equipment.
Car characteristics
Dodge Caliber is equipped with modern engines and gearboxes. Two World Engine series engines with a working capacity of 1.8 and 2.0 liters are capable of developing a power of 149 hp. and 156 hp The car's CVT2 variator belongs to the second generation devices. In AutoStick mode, the CVT can be manually controlled like a six-speed gearbox.
CVT2 technology provides a 6-8% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the use of a traditional 4-speed automatic transmission. In our country, the Caliber model has recently been sold with a 2.0 engine (151 hp) complete with a CVT. In 2012, Caliber was discontinued. Its successor was the 2013 Dodge Dart.
The crossover's gasoline engines were developed jointly with Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Huyndai. The Caliber model can be equipped with one of 4 types of engines:
- petrol V 1.8 liter with electronic injection, capable of developing 148 hp. at a rotation speed of 6,500 rpm. The torque indicator at 5,200 rpm is 168 N/m. This engine comes with manual shifting and a 5-speed gearbox;
- petrol injection engine V 2.0 l with a power rating of 156 hp. at a value of 6,300 rpm and a torque indicator of 190 N/m at a frequency of 5,100 rpm. The unit is equipped with a continuously variable transmission - a variator manufactured by Jatco (a branch of Nissan);
- diesel V 2.0 l with a Common Rail injection system. At a rotation speed of 4,000 rpm, it reaches a power of 140 hp. A torque value of 310 N/m is created at 1750 rpm. A 6-speed manual transmission is installed on the engine;
- petrol V 2.4 liter, equipped with an electronic injection system and having the highest power rating of 174 hp. at a frequency of 6,000 rpm. Maximum torque of 223 N/m is provided at 4,400 rpm. This engine is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Dodge Caliber has a fairly large luggage compartment - 648 liters. The steering is practically power-assisted. A reliable braking system is represented by front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes. Large 17-diameter wheels are fitted with 215/60 tires.
Many Dodge Caliber owners highlight the following advantages of the car:
- reliable and economical motor;
- high ground clearance;
- simplicity and accessibility of service.
Dodge Caliber is a car for those who want to own a modern crossover, equipped with completely new engines that guarantee excellent fuel efficiency and decent towing and speed characteristics. What makes this car attractive to consumers is its high reliability and attractive price in any configuration.
Dodge Caliber is a five-door hatchback produced from 2006 to 2012 by a car plant in the American state of Illinois. Thanks to its external characteristics, this car can easily be placed on a par with station wagons and even crossovers. In Russia, this car can hardly be considered ubiquitous. And yet, with its inimitable style, it certainly deserves the attention of motorists. We invite you to learn more about it and take a closer look at the technical characteristics of the Dodge Caliber.
External data
From the outside, the car looks “muscular”: this is ensured by clear shapes, chopped body lines, embossed sides, massive bumpers and narrow windows. The platform for the Caliber is the Chrysler PM/MK, borrowed to some extent from the Jeep Compass.
The overall dimensions of the machine are 4415 mm in length, 1800 mm in width and 1535 mm in height. The body is not compact, but this is more than compensated by the spacious interior and luggage compartment with a volume of 352 liters, which increases to 1013 liters with the rear seats folded down.
Curb weight, depending on the engine and transmission, ranges from 1405 to 1475 kg, increasing when fully loaded to 1930 kg. Tire size – 215/60R17. The ground clearance on the front axle is 208 mm, the rear axle is 203 mm, just like a full-fledged SUV. The total officially declared ground clearance is 195 mm. To turn, the car will need a circle with a diameter of at least 10.8 meters, which is quite expected with its wheelbase of 2635 mm.
Engine and transmission
Dodge Caliber can be equipped with four types of engines to choose from. Gasoline engines were developed jointly by Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Huyndai.
- Petrol 1.8-liter with electronic injection, developing 148 horsepower at a speed of 6500 rpm and having a maximum torque of 168 N*m at 5200 rpm. This engine comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
- Gasoline injection 2.0-liter with 156 hp. at 6300 rpm and a torque of 190 N*m at 5100 rpm, it is equipped with a continuously variable transmission - a variator manufactured by Jatco, a subsidiary of Nissan.
- A 2.0-liter diesel engine with a Common Rail injection system, developing a power of 140 hp at 4000 rpm and a torque of 310 N*m at 1750 rpm. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission.
- Petrol 2.4-liter with electronic injection, having the highest power of 174 hp. at 6000 rpm and providing a maximum torque of 223 N*m at 4400 rpm. This engine is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Speed and acceleration parameters plus fuel consumption
In accordance with the already described configurations of different engines, the maximum speed, acceleration time and fuel consumption will also vary.
- The 1.8-liter petrol engine is capable of accelerating the car to 100 kilometers per hour in 11.9 seconds and allows it to reach a top speed of 184 km/h. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers traveled will be 9.6 liters when driving in the city, 6 liters outside the city and 7.3 liters in the combined cycle.
- A 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a CVT accelerates the car to the coveted hundred in 11.3 seconds, with a speed limit of 186 km/h. You will need 10.8 liters of fuel in the city, 7 liters on the highway and 8.4 liters in the combined cycle.
- The 2-liter diesel engine is capable of accelerating the car to hundreds in 9.3 seconds, while the speed limit is as much as two hundred kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption will be 7.9 liters in urban conditions, 5.1 liters on a country trip and 6.1 liters on average.
- The 2.4-liter turbocharged petrol unit will reach “hundreds” when starting from a stop in 6.7 seconds, and its speed limit is as much as 245 km/h. True, it will also consume a lot of gasoline: 10.7 liters in the city cycle, 8.4 liters on the highway and 9.5 liters in the combined cycle.
Options
Standard options for all Dodge Caliber versions are:
- Illuminated front cup holders;
- curtain airbags on windows;
- armrest of the floor console, moved forward by 76 mm;
- lamp with automatic recharging;
- a special compartment under the armrest with a reversible socket for storing a mobile phone or MP3 player;
- electric side mirrors;
- central locking;
- vinyl trunk tray;
- keyless door opening system;
- Sentry Key immobilizer.
The P1 configurations supplied to Russia with 1.8 and 2.0 liter engines complement the car with air conditioning, as well as front and rear rubber mats.
The P2 package will add to the above advantages:
- Premium Sound Group audio system with 9 speakers,
- AM/FM radio,
- CD player and 6-disc changer,
- as well as MP3 and RDS.
- Additionally, a built-in navigation system and metallic paint are available upon customer request.
The SXT package, which is equipped with two-liter gasoline cars with a CVT, includes:
Chill Zone – compartment for cooled drinks;
- Cruise control;
- radiator grille with chrome trim;
- moldings in body color;
- 5-spoke aluminum 17-inch wheels;
- fog headlights.
Prices for cars of this configuration start from 1,010,000 rubles. Additionally, at the buyer's request, 18-inch aluminum wheels and an electric sunroof are installed for a fee.
