2009 Dodge Caliber
The 2009 Dodge Caliber loses its all-wheel-drive model. Otherwise, this compact hatchback is largely unchanged for 2009. Caliber comes in SE, SXT, R/T, and high-performance SRT4 trim levels. All use a 4-cylinder engine and come with front-wheel drive. SE and SXT have a 148-hp 1.8-liter engine when equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. These models get a 158-hp 2.0-liter engine when equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). R/T has a 172-hp 2.4-liter and comes only with the CVT. The AWD R/T has been discontinued. The SRT4 gets a turbocharged 285-hp 2.4 and a mandatory 6-speed manual. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Available features include a fold-flat front passenger seat, ventilated glovebox, and removable cargo light/flashlight. Newly available for 2009 is Chrysler's uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing pictures and digital music files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information.
