2012 Dodge Caliber Excellent Review

This trim level at tracts those with a passion for power and at titude. Dodge Caliber Heat is the right combination of road manners and maximum versatilit y for guests and gear. This posh package of amenities welcomes driver s searching for the luxur y of a leather-trimmed interior with chrome accents, upscale technology features, and an overall secure and versatile ride. Caliber Uptown is always dressed right for the occasion. Leave it to 2012 Dodge Caliber to modernize the driving experience. Similar vehicles offer an overdone sedan experience while Caliber cranks it up with a bold five-door hatchback encounter. Oversized wraparound quad halogen headlamps, signature Dodge crosshair grille, and broad-shouldered wheel flares exude at titude with every turn. Dial up your personal driving experience with available chrome accents, fog lamps, and an aerodynamically designed rear spoiler.

For a racier look, 2012 Dodge Caliber Heat and 2012 Dodge Caliber Rush models feature standard colorkeyed inser ts on premium cloth seats. A standard 60/40 split-folding rear seat and an available fold-flat front-passenger seat let you configure the best passenger-to-gear ratio for ever y trip. With all seats in the upright position, there’s 18.5 cu f t of rear cargo room. When seats are folded flat, cargo room expands to 48 cu f t. Pump out the tunes through a 368-wat t Boston Acoustics nine-speaker sound system, including a subwoofer built into the rear cargo area, and two ar ticulating speakers that swing down from the rear lif tgate when open standard on Caliber Uptown and Caliber Rush, available on Caliber Heat.

Whether seating sur faces are detailed with premium cloth or upscale leather trim, you can be sure Caliber’s at titude echoes from the inside out. Caliber Express and Caliber Mainstreet models feature standard premium cloth seats, while2012 Dodge Caliber Heat and 2012 Dodge Caliber Rush   models spor t premium cloth with color-keyed inser ts available in Silver, Red, or Blue. The shif ter, HVAC, and radio bezels also share the same color choice. Leather trim comes standard on Caliber Uptown models and is available on Caliber Rush with stitching in either Silver, Red, or Blue. For ever yone’s comfor t there’s an available 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and second-row reclining seats.

Dodge Caliber’s powertrains are a fierce combination of power and efficiency. 2.0-liter dohc Du al variable valve timing (vv t) 16v i-4. The 2.0-liter engine is standard on Caliber Express, Caliber Mainstreet, Caliber Heat, and Caliber Uptown models. This power plant delivers 158 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm and 141 lb-ft of torque @ 5,000 rpm. It is paired with a standard 5-speed manual transaxle on Caliber Express and Caliber Heat, coupled with a standard CVT2 automatic transaxle on Caliber Mainstreet and Caliber Uptown. Power and fuel economy are up to speed with an EPA est. 24 city/32 hwy mpg on models equipped with the 5-speed transaxle. 2.4-liter dohc Du al variable valve timing (vv t) 16v i-4. Standard on Caliber Rush and available on Caliber Uptown, it generates 172 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm. The 2.4-liter engine gets an EPA est. 22 city/27 hwy mpg with the CVT2 and an EPA est. 23 city/29 hwy mpg with manual transaxle.

In adverse conditions, the available ESC with Brake Assist works with an advanced all-speed traction control system to help the driver maintain vehicle directional stability and limit oversteering or understeering. Electronic Brake Assist detects conditions when maximum force is needed for optimum stopping power. Standard four-wheel antilock brakes afford premium stopping power from state-of-the-art electronics that provide fast system response. ABS senses and prevents wheel lockup, helping to provide steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions. AIR BAGS . Occupant protection comes from standard advanced multistage air bags for the driver and front passenger, a knee blocker air bag for the driver, supplemental side-curtain air bags, and available supplemental front-seat side mounted air bags which help provide nearly instantaneous occupant protection if needed. SENTR Y KEY. This immobilizer system prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine if the properly encoded key is not used. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. HILL START ASSIST . This available feature automatically applies the brakes momentarily to help prevent rollback on hills and inclines.

Front belt shoulder-height adjuster; Supplemental side-curtain air bags; Active front head restraints; Rear 60/40 folding seat; Advanced multistage front air bags; Full-length floor console; Foldflat load floor; Sliding armrest; Premium cloth bucket seats; Sliding sun visor with mirror; Sentry Key theft deterrent system; Auto-dimming rearview mirror; Air conditioning with Chill Zone Beverage Storage System; Luxury front and rear floor mats; Rear window defroster; 12V auxiliary power outlet; 115V auxiliary power outlet for mobile devices; Illuminated cup holders; Outside temperature display; Satin Silver instrument panel bezels; Power windows with driver one-touch down; Speed-sensitive power locks; 120-mph speedometer; Cargo compartment lamp; Four speakers; SIRIUS Satellite Radio; Media Center 130 CD/MP3; Tilt steering column; Soft tonneau cover; Speed control; Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Lamp.

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