PERFORMANCE
TESTED RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY
The new family of World Engines was tested to the equivalent of 25 million kilometres to ensure a high level of real-world reliability, providing peace of mind about Caliber's reliability, as well as proven durability.engines & transmissions
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Offers 158 horsepower and 141 lb-ft of torque.Variable Valve Timing (VVT) increases fuel economy.This engine provides increased power while providing impressive fuel economy with CVT automatic transmission.Available on Canada Value Package ,SE PLUS and SXT.
Allows the engine to run at optimum combination of speed and throttle, boosting performance, fuel economy, driveability and noise, vibration and harshness control.The CVT2 eliminates slippage to enhance fuel economy, typically offers an 8% improvement in fuel efficiency.In extensive testing procedures, Caliber's CVT2 has endured lifetime-simulation powertrain cycles with no failures allowed, ensuring the durability and reliability of CVT technology.Pressing the accelerator pedal fully changes the calibration of the CVT2 to its "maximum performance" mode. The increase in acceleration is most noticeable at speeds above 80 km/h.
Upgraded shift quality and shift effort provide easy and firm engagement, and contribute to fuel economy, while providing the driver with precise control over shifting.
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GREAT FUEL ECONOMY
- Dodge Caliber provides excellent fuel efficiency to save money at the pumps.
2010 EnerGuide ratings - L/100km (mpg)
- 9.1 (31) City, 6.3 (45) Highway with 5-speed manual
- 9.0 (31) City, 7.3 (39) Highway with CVT automatic
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
The front-wheel-drive arrangement has space efficiency and functional capability, contributing to driving stability and traction on wet or slippery roads.MACPHERSON STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION
Efficiently packages front-wheel-drive components and steering, helping to control structure-borne noise or harshness.Optimizes cross-car strut tower stiffness, improving lateral stiffness. Solid-mounted front crossmember, for enhanced steering and lateral response for better handling.MULTILINK INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION
Low-profile design and solid-mounted rear crossmember for improved handling. Combines with the MacPherson strut front suspension for optimum steering control and balanced ride and handling.
