Consumer Reports Reviews the Dodge Caliber

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The Dodge Caliber is a 4-door hatchback offered in a 4dr HB SE, 4dr HB SXT Plus and 4dr HB SXT. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual and CVT transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 26 mpg city to 30 mpg highway. The Caliber uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2007

Reviewed Dodge Calibers from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has placed the following models through over 50 tests at our test track:

  • 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 4-cyl MT
  • 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T 4-cyl CVT

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