2008 Dodge Caliber Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Caliber 4dr HB R/T AWD Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Heated cloth front bucket seats-inc

    color-keyed inserts, driver seat height adjust

  • Rear 60/40 fold-flat split recline seat

  • Sliding armrest

  • Full-length floor console

  • Floor carpeting

  • Luxury front/rear floor mats

  • Tilt steering column

  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls

  • Electroluminescent instrumentation w/color-keyed bezel, 120 MPH speedometer, tachometer, instrument panel cooler, bright I/P switches

  • Tire pressure monitor warning lamp

  • Outside temp display in odometer

  • Pwr accessory delay

  • Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch feature

  • Speed-sensitive pwr door locks

  • Remote keyless entry

  • Speed control

  • Sentry Key theft deterrent system

  • AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc

    (2) articulating liftgate speakers, (6) Boston Acoustics speakers w/subwoofer

  • Sirius satellite radio-inc

    (1) year service *N/A in HI or PR* *Limited service in AK*

  • Fixed mast antenna

  • Air conditioning w/Chill Zone storage, air filtering

  • Rear seat heat ducts

  • Rear window defroster

  • Illuminated cupholders

  • Auxiliary 12V & 115V pwr outlets

  • Removable/rechargeable interior lamp

  • Sliding sunvisors w/mirrors

  • Passenger assist handles

  • Illumination-inc

    front dome, map/dome reading lamps, illuminated entry

  • Bright interior accents

  • Color-keyed shift knob bezel

  • Soft tonneau cover

  • Cargo compartment carpeting

  • Fold-flat load floor storage

  • Exterior

  • Rear spoiler

  • Bright grille

  • Chrome bodyside moldings

  • Body-color fascias

  • Blackout tape

  • Fog lamps

  • Pwr mirrors

  • Solar control glass

  • Variable-intermittent windshield wipers

  • Rear window wiper/washer

  • Liftgate door w/fixed glass

  • Body-color liftgate applique

  • Body-color door handles

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    ED3

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I4

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    2.4L/144

  • Fuel System

    SMPI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    172 @ 6000

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    165 @ 4400

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    7.2

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    525

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    120

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

  • Driver & front passenger \Next Generation\ multi-stage airbags -inc

    front passenger airbag occupancy sensor

  • Supplemental front/rear side-curtain airbags

  • Child protection rear door locks

  • Single low note horn

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Performance

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    16.6

  • Turns, lock to lock

    2.76

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    37.2

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 2.4L DOHC dual VVT 16-valve I4 engine

  • Continuously variable transaxle II w/Autostick

  • All wheel drive

  • 525 CCA maintenance-free battery

  • 120-amp alternator

  • Sport suspension

  • P215/55R18 all-season performance BSW tires

  • 18\ x 7.0\ aluminum wheels

  • Compact spare tire

  • Performance pwr rack & pinion steering

  • 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

  • Bright exhaust tip

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Independent

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Independent

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    1000

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    100

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    1000

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    100

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    DAV

  • Transmission Description

    CVT

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    1

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.35 - 0.39

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    1.76

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.91

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Mid-size

  • Drivetrain

    All Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

  • Unlimited Drivetrain Years / Unlimited Drivetrain Miles

  • 3 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 3 Roadside Assistance Years / 3 Emissions Years

  • 2 Emissions Years / 50,000 Emissions Miles

  • 36,000 Roadside Assistance Miles / 24,000 Emissions Miles/km

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.5 x 1.0

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    10.3 x 1.4

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA