Especificaciones y análisis del Dodge Caliber
Power
140HP
Torque
310Nm
Consumption
6.1l/100
Emissions
161g/km
0-100 km/h
9.3s
Top Speed
196km/h
Weight
1500kg
Price
25,086€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
352 L
51 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dodge Caliber SXT Limited 2.0 CRD · 140 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The Dodge Caliber burst onto the European market like a breath of fresh American air, a bold proposal that challenged the conventions of the compact segment. With its Volkswagen-sourced diesel engine, it sought to combine the raw power of its image with the efficiency demanded by the old continent, creating a car that left no one indifferent.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel of the Caliber, the feeling is one of dominance. The high driving position places you above the traffic, while the 2.0 CRD engine pushes with surprising, almost visceral force. Although its chassis doesn't aim for the agility of its European rivals, it offers remarkable poise on the road, conveying a robustness that makes you feel safe. It's a driving experience with character, where the engine's power and the solidity of the package take precedence over finesse.
Design and aesthetics
The Caliber's design is its calling card and its biggest statement of intent. It's pure American muscle in a compact format: straight lines, pronounced wheel arches, and an imposing, intimidating grille. It breaks with all conventions, merging the aesthetics of a hatchback with those of an SUV. However, this exterior audacity contrasts with an interior where functionality prevails over quality, with hard plastics and an atmosphere that fails to convey the same emotion as its bodywork.
Technology and features
Under its American skin, the Caliber hid a German technological heart: the reliable and powerful 2.0 CRD engine from Volkswagen. Beyond the mechanics, it offered ingenious and uncommon solutions for its time, such as a Boston Acoustics sound system with fold-down speakers in the tailgate, perfect for an impromptu party, or the 'Chill Zone' refrigerated glove box. Although it wasn't a pioneer in assistance systems, its equipment aimed to be practical and surprising.
Competition
The Dodge Caliber faced the titans of the European compact segment. It fought on a battlefield dominated by the balance of the Volkswagen Golf, the driving dynamics of the Ford Focus, and the design of the SEAT León. While its rivals focused on finish quality and refinement, the Caliber played a different card: that of overwhelming personality and crossover aesthetics. It was the alternative for those who wanted to stand out and didn't mind sacrificing finesse in exchange for a unique image.
Conclusion
The Dodge Caliber is not a car chosen with the head, but with the heart. It's a statement of principles, a vehicle for those who value individuality over perfection. Its imposing aesthetics and energetic diesel engine are its greatest assets, capable of making you forgive an austere interior and less polished dynamics than its competitors. It was a brave experiment that left an indelible mark for its character and audacity.