What family car has been designed to be funky and fun? The Dodge Caliber blows away any ideas that family motoring has to appear as boring as the notion suggests. Dodge has introduced a vehicle that continues with the clever reasoning behind the successful PT Cruiser by offering a family car with genuine Physical Appeal at a price within reach of most families.

The first thing anyone who appreciates that latest motoring aesthetic designs that allow for a roomy compartment is that the Dodge Caliber is in possession of a good looking body no matter what colour the paint job. Dodge wants to offer the UK public a design that looks different from the crowd but with a charm of its own. The 2006 Dodge Caliber is successful in achieving the company’s aim and indeed the 2007 Dodge Caliber will remain true to the original design and thereby continue to catch public attention for some time to come.

Most Dodge Caliber reviews are favourable, although they do generally recognize that looks apart the mechanical side of things is fairly unexciting. Indications are that Dodge focused on the need for building an individual appearance above introducing new mechanical technologies. The Dodge Caliber is a five door hatchback that makes a statement about practicality and good looks in that the two can go well together. In addition by being creative in the body department Dodge has been able to keep the astonishingly high costs associated with modern engine technologies out of the retail price. This is also reflected in the asking prices which are between £13,000 to an estimated £17,500 depending on the version of choice. Two petrol engine choices are available a 1.8 or 2.0 litre while the Dodge Caliber diesel, equipped with a VW sourced engine, pumps out a respectable136 bhp and 229 lb ft of torque that should return nimble performance with economy as well as proving highly reliable. For those interested in performance early in 2007 the Dodge Caliber SRT4 should arrive in the UK with around 300 bhp on offer. The Dodge Caliber SRT will undoubtedly prove successful with the family drivers who believed performance was no longer an option they could share.
Included with the Caliber performance package are several standard safety features found on all models including an anti-lock braking system, side impact bars, airbags plus a tyre pressure monitoring mechanism.

Equally impressive is the list of standard equipment such as four electric windows, CD player and remote central locking.

Being different and American does not today automatically mean huge bodywork because although the Dodge Caliber will not fit easily into a specific category of vehicle, it should do so comfortably in your garage. At about the same size as a Vauxhall Zafira the Caliber should not prove a daunting car to navigate and that includes parking it.

Dodge Caliber photos show that the Caliber looks good with metallic coachwork and you would be hard pushed to suggest that the unusual design does not look well with any of the colour choices offered. Inside the Caliber possess the modern appearance shared with the exterior while the high driving position provides ample all-round visibility.

Dodge Caliber accessories such as towbars, upright rack roof bicycle carriers are already available and as might be expected all are reasonably priced in keeping with the Caliber itself. If interested you seeing Dodge Caliber pictures visit the Dodge Caliber commercial online at and see for yourself why Dodge believes that they have a car to match their European competitors in their local environment.