Dodge Caliber 2006–2010 car dimensions: 4415 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1535 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,320 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin seats five with good head and leg room for the class. Air conditioning is standard on SE and SXT grades and optional on base S. Cruise control comes on SXT. Parking sensors are an option. No factory touchscreen, reverse camera, or advanced driver aids like AEB, blind-spot warning or lane keep. Rear seats split-fold and recline. front passenger seat folds flat for long loads. Chill Zone cooled glovebox available on higher trims.
Boot holds 352 litres seats up and 1013 litres seats down under DIN measurement. Flat load floor with removable washable cover and anchor points. High load lip.
Braked towing capacity is 1120-1200 kg on most models, rising to 1500 kg on later diesels. Unbraked limit is 450 kg. Payload is typically 500-595 kg. Flexible seating and washable load floor suit light work and family use.
The cabin offers practical space for five with good head and leg room. A sliding centre armrest with phone or MP3 holder is standard. Illuminated front cupholders and a Chill Zone cooled glovebox storage for drinks come with air conditioning. Higher grades add reclining 60/40 split rear seats that fold flat and a fold-flat front passenger seat. Cloth seats are standard. partial leather and heated front seats appear in option packs on upper trims. An electric sunroof is optional. Power windows and height-adjustable steering are available depending on grade.
Combined fuel use 7.3 l/100 km for 1.8 petrol, 6.1 l/100 km for 2.0 CRD diesel.
Service interval every 2 years or 30,000 km.
Euro NCAP 4 stars adult occupant protection.
Standard ABS with EBD, multi-stage front airbags and side-curtain airbags.
ESP standard on 2.0 CRD diesel models.
ISOFIX child seat anchors standard.
Fuel economy sits at 7.3 l/100 km combined for the 1.8 petrol with 174 g/km CO2. The 2.0 CRD diesel returns 6.1 l/100 km combined and 161 g/km CO2. Tank capacity is 51.5 litres.
Servicing follows a 2-year or 30,000 km schedule. The car carries a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty plus 5-year or 80,000 km emissions cover and 7-year anti-corrosion protection.
Euro NCAP awarded 4 stars for adult protection with maximum points in side and pole tests. Standard kit includes ABS, EBD, multi-stage front airbags, side-curtain airbags for both rows, pretensioners, load limiters and ISOFIX. ESP and brake assist are standard on diesel versions.
Living with the car centres on its flexible load space, washable vinyl cargo floor and removable rechargeable torch. Routine care stays straightforward with common parts and the stated service intervals.
Length 4415 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1535 mm, Wheelbase 2635 mm (Caliber 2006–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, Dodge France technical insert, DaimlerChrysler, June 2006.