2008 Dodge Caliber SE FWD CVT

• Body-color fascias
• Body-color grille
• Body-color liftgate applique
• Liftgate door w/fixed glass
• Rear spoiler
• Rear window wiper/washer
• Solar control glass
• Variable-intermittent windshield wipers

• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers
• Auxiliary 12V pwr outlet
• Bright interior accents
• Cargo compartment carpeting
• Cloth low-back front bucket seats
• Electroluminescent instrumentation w/satin silver bezel, 120 MPH speedometer
• Fixed mast antenna
• Floor carpeting
• Fold-flat load floor storage
• Full-length floor console
• Illuminated cupholders
• Illumination-inc: front dome, cargo compartment
• Outside temp display in odometer
• Pwr accessory delay
• Rear 60/40 folding bench seat
• Rear seat heat ducts
• Rear window defroster
• Satin silver shift knob bezel
• Sentry Key theft deterrent system
• Sliding armrest
• Sliding sunvisors w/mirrors
• Tilt steering column
• Tire pressure monitor warning lamp

• 1.8L DOHC dual VVT 16-valve I4 engine
• 120-amp alternator
• 525 CCA maintenance-free battery
• Compact spare tire
• Front wheel drive
• Independent suspension
• P205/70R15 all-season BSW tires
• Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
• Pwr rack & pinion steering

• Child protection rear door locks
• Driver & front passenger Next Generation multi-stage airbags -inc: front passenger airbag occupancy sensor
• Single low note horn
• Supplemental front/rear side-curtain airbags

Model Highlights

Dodge's Caliber crossover vehicle is available in several trims for 2008, all of which include standard front and side curtain air bags, plus an auxiliary input jack and flat-folding rear seats for extra cargo space. The standard 148-horsepower 1.8L four-cylinder engine for the SE and SXT Calibers achieves 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, which should make the economy-minded happy. A 2.0L engine is optional on these styles, and boosts power to 158 horsepower. The R/T comes with a 2.4L inline four-cylinder, and is available in either front- or all-wheel drive. It also gets flashy exterior treatment, with 18-inch aluminum wheels, more brightwork, and front fog lights. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the SE, SXT and R/T in front-wheel drive, while a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is standard on the R/T AWD and optional on SE, SXT, and R/T FWD models. The new SRT4, with a 285 horsepower turbocharged inline four-cylinder, puts its power to the front wheels through a six-speed Getrag manual gearbox. It rides on standard 19-inch wheels. Power windows, locks, mirrors, and keyless remote are options for the Caliber SE and standard on the SXT, R/T, and SRT4. Audio upgrades include the Boston Acoustics nine-speaker system with two articulating speakers in the liftgate, an in-dash six-disc CD and MP3 player, and DVD-based navigation. The Chill Zone, an option on the SE but standard elsewhere, is an innovative four-bottle beverage chiller inside the glovebox. All models but the SE have an air filtration system, leather interior package, and removable flashlight/lamp mounted in the rear headliner. The R/T gets standard performance steering and sport suspension, while the SXT has touring suspension and the SRT4 gets a highly tuned performance setup. Additionally, the SRT4 comes with electronic stability control and electric brake assist. Both the R/T and SRT4 come with standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Standard equipment and options for the R/T FWD and AWD editions are identical except for the number of wheels getting power, the CVT transaxle in the AWD model, and red seat inserts. All 2008 Dodge Calibers come standard with advanced multistage front air bags, as well as supplemental side curtain air bags front and rear.