The 2009 Dodge Calibre comes mostly unchanged. The key features that mark the model are its passenger and cargo room and instrument controls. On the other hand, low Dodge Caliber MPG rates, acceleration, engine noise and visibility are considered as main drawbacks.
Dodge Caliber loses its all wheel drive for 2009. It is offered in four trim versions, SE, SXT, R/T and high-level SRT4. All the models are offered in front wheel drive and use four-cylinder engine. When compared with the other competitor models, Dodge Caliber MPG rates are comparatively low.
Standard Features
The available safety features in the Dodge Caliber model include front side air bags, antilock braking system, antiskid system, traction control, curtain side air bags and four wheel disc brakes. Also available include navigation system with real time traffic information, 30GB hard drive for storing music files and pictures, wireless cell phone link, uconnect multimedia suite and leather upholstery.
Engine
Power to the Dodge Caliber comes from 1.8 liter I-4 engine that delivers 148 hp at 6500 rpm and torque of 125 lb ft at 5200 rpm. It is mated to 5-speed manual transmission. The Dodge Caliber MPG rates are 24 and 30 in the city and on the highway roads respectively.