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2009 Dodge Caliber
Date Published: 11/25/08

2009 Dodge Caliber
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MSRP:
$16,210 - 24,590

Invoice:
$15,211 - 22,837

Class:
Compact Car
2009 Dodge Caliber
Expert Rating Summary
Category SE, manual Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 3 5.1
Fuel Economy 6 6.7
Ride Quality 4 5.2
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 5.9
Quietness 3 4.7
Controls 6 5.8
Details 2 5.1
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 4
Cargo Room 7 5.3
Value within Class 5 6.3
Total Score: 50 59.7
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2009 Dodge Caliber Review
The 2009 Dodge Caliber loses its all-wheel-drive model. Otherwise, this compact hatchback is largely unchanged for 2009. Caliber comes in SE, SXT, R/T, and high-performance SRT4 trim levels. All use a 4-cylinder engine and come with front-wheel drive. SE and SXT have a 148-hp 1.8-liter engine when equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. These models get a 158-hp 2.0-liter engine when equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). R/T has a 172-hp 2.4-liter and comes only with the CVT. The AWD R/T has been discontinued. The SRT4 gets a turbocharged 285-hp 2.4 and a mandatory 6-speed manual. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Available features include a fold-flat front passenger seat, ventilated glovebox, and removable cargo light/flashlight. Newly available for 2009 is Chrysler's uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing pictures and digital music files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information.
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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 99.4 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic, Nissan Versa, and Scion xB. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet HHR, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda 3.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Ford Focus (coupe), Hyundai Elantra Touring, Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. The Volkswagen Jetta also adds a diesel engine.

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