2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback 5-door manual
The Dodge Caliber is a well-rounded package providing a fun and versatile vehicle that combines the best features of a wagon, hatchback, and SUV. The Caliber offers a choice between four front-wheel drive trims: SE, SXT, R/T and SRT4. All-wheel drive is available as the R/T only. The standard engine for the SE and SXT is a 1.8-liter, but can be upgraded to a 2.0-liter engine. The R/T is driven by a powerful 172-hp, 2.4-liter engine. All are available with a 5-speed manual transmission or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The SRT4 features a 285-hp, turbo-charged, 2.4-liter and a 6-speed manual gearbox. Standard safety features include multi-stage front airbags, inflatable driver knee blocker, and full-coverage side curtain airbags. The Dodge Caliber carries over from 2007.
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The 2008 Dodge Caliber offers a choice of four models, all with four-cylinder engines. A 148-horsepower 1.8-liter is standard in SE and SXT, a 158-hp 2.0-liter is optional for SXT, a 172-hp 2.4-liter is standard in R/T and the SRT4 has a 285-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter. The 1.8 is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, while the 2.0 comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The 2.4 is available with the five-speed manual in the front-drive R/T and the CVT in the all-wheel drive R/T. The SRT4 comes only with a six-speed manual.
2008 DODGE CALIBER SXT FWD, Cylinders 4, Gas, Alarm, AM/FM Stereo, Air Conditioning, Bench Seat, CD Player, Driver Air Bag, Dual Air Bag, Intermittent Wipers, Keyless Entry, Power Brakes, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Rear Defroster, Side Impact Air Bag, Tilt Steering, Power Locks, Spoiler, Additional Options: Daytime Running Lights, Head Restraint, Vanity Mirrors, Cup Holders: Front, Cup Holders: Rear, Map Light, Seat(s): Center Arm Rest, Upholstery: Cloth, Rear Window Wiper, 3 Point Rear Seat Belts, Climate: Cabin Air Filtration, Touring Suspension, Height Adjustable Seats, Floor Mats: OEM, Floor Console, Driver Information Centre, Tachometer, Tires: Compact Spare, Seat(s): Fold Up, Compass & Temperature Gauge.
The SXT also comes standard with the 1.8-liter engine and five-speed manual, with the 2.0-liter engine and CVT optional, but the list of standard features expands dramatically.
Summary
- 1,798 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 86 mm bore, 77.4 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EBA
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 32 and EPA city (mpg): 28
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 13.6 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
- Power: 110 kW, 148 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 125 ft lb, 169 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Features
- Alloy Wheels - alloy
- Audio System - standard
- Curb weight (lbs) - 3039
- Drive Type - front
- Engine configuration - in-line
- Front airbag - driver
- Front airbag - passenger
- Headlights - halogen
- Horse Power - 148
- Number of Speakers - 4
- Stereo/Audio - none
- Torque ft-lb - 125
- Wheelbase (in) - 103.7
Comfort
- 12v power outlet: front and 1
- Air conditioning
- Audio system with satellite and CD player
- Bucket driver seat with height adjustment, bucket passenger seat
- Cargo area light
- Clock
- Cruise control
- Dashboard
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- External temperature
- Fixed mast antenna
- Floor mats
- Four speaker(s)
- Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
- Front reading lights
- Front seat center armrest
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
- Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
- Illuminated entry system
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Luxury trim alloy look on gear knob and alloy look on dashboard
- Manual five-speed transmission with shift lever on dash T355 and manual
- Oil pressure warning light
- Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
- Power steering
- Refrigerated storage compartment glove compartment and ventilated
- Seating: five seats
- Tachometer
- Three asymmetrical bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
- Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
- Ventilation system with micro filter
Dimensions
- 13.6 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 11.3
- Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 48.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 18.5
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 173.8, overall width (inches): 68.8, overall height (inches): 60.4, wheelbase (inches): 103.7, front track (inches): 59.8, rear track (inches): 59.8 and curb-to-curb turning circle (feet): 35.5
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.0, rear headroom (inches): 38.9, front hip room (inches): 52.2, rear hip room (inches): 49.6, front leg room (inches): 41.8, rear leg room (inches): 35.6, front shoulder room (inches): 54.2, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.4 and interior volume (cu ft): 95.2
- Load restraint hooks
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,039
Performance
- 1,798 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engines with 86.0 mm bore, 77.4 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EBA
- Alternate suspension
- Emission control level FED
- Front-wheel drive
- Fuel consumption: EPA 08 urban (mpg): 24, country/highway (mpg): 29, combined (mpg): 26, 10.2, 12.3, 11.1, 29, 35 and 31
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- Power: 110 kW, 148 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 125 ft lb, 169 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
- Unleaded fuel 87
Drive / Power Train
- Transmission: CVT
- Transmission: Manual
Instruments
- Tachometer
Media / Nave
- Media: AM/FM Radio Tuner
- Media: Compact Disc Player
Power Options
- Power: Brakes
- Power: Locks
- Power: Mirrors
- Power: Steering
- Power: Windows
Safety
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Front and rear side curtain airbag
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-pensioners
- Immobilizer
- Knee airbags driver
- Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
- Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats
Warranty
- Anti-Corrosion / 60 mo / 100,000 mi
- Full Warranty / 36 mo / 36,000 mi
- Power train Warranty / Unlimited mo / unlimited mi
- Roadside Assistance / 36 mo / 36,000 mi
Seating
- Seat(s): Fold Up
- Seat(s): Bench
- Seat(s): Center Arm Rest
- Upholstery: Cloth
Windows
- Rear Window Defroster
Additional Features
- Climate: Air Conditioning
- Climate: Cabin Air Filtration
- Compass & Temperature Gauge
- Driver Information Centre
- Floor Console
- Height Adjustable Seats
- Touring Suspension
- Vanity Mirrors]
Comparisons Between 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback 5-door manual Vs 2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe:-
MSRP
- $17,485 (2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback)
- $302,584 (2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe)
Invoice
- $16,371 (2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback)
- N/A (2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe)
Engine
- Standard: 1.8L I-4 148 HP, Available: 2.0L I-4 158 HP (2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback)
- 6.0L V-12 612 HP (2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe)
Transmission
- Standard: 5-spd man w/OD, Available: 2-spd CVT w/OD, 2-spd AUTOSTICK(R) CVT w/OD AUTOSTICK(R) (2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback)
- 6-spd man w/OD (2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe)
Fuel Economy City
- 24.0 mpg (2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback)
- 11.0 mpg (2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe)
Fuel Economy Highway
- 29.0 mpg (2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback)
- 15.0 mpg (2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe)
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)
- 36/36,000 (2008 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD hatchback)
- 24/unlimited (2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Base 2dr Coupe)
Colors:-
Exterior Colors
These are the colors typically available for this vehicle. Color options may change during the model year. Contact Orlando Dodge Chrysler Jeep for confirmation.
- Steel Blue Metallic Clear coat
- Light Khaki Metallic Clear coat
- Surf Blue Pearl coat
- Inferno Red Crystal Pearl coat
- Bright Silver Metallic Clear coat
- Sunburst Orange Pearl coat
- Stone White Clear coat
- Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl coat
Interior Colors
- Pastel Pebble Beige (KA)
- Dark Slate Gray (DV)
Specification:-
Standard Engine
- Engine: 1.8 L in-line4
- Cc: 1,798
- Fuel type: unleaded
Power
- Maximum power kW: 110
- Maximum power hp/PS: 148
- Rpm for maximum power: 6,500
- Maximum torque Nm: 169
- Maximum torque lb ft: 125
- Rpm for maximum torque: 5,200
Standard Transmission
- Transmission type: manual
- Number of speeds: five
- Sports or close ratio: No
- Manual mode (auto only): No
Fuel Economy
- Urban (L/100km): 8.5
- Country/highway (L/100km): 6.8
- Combined (L/100km): 7.7
- Urban (mpg): 28
- Country/highway (mpg): 35
- Combined (mpg): 30
Performance
- Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
- Maximum speed (mph): No Data
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
- Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data
Comfort & Convenience
- Power windows: Standard
- Power locks: Standard
- Cruise control: Optional
- Sunroof: Optional
- Navigational systems: Optional
- Telemetric: Not Available
- Trip computer: Optional
- Height adjustable pedals: Not Available
- Tachometer: Standard
- Air conditioning: Standard
- Climate control: Not Available
- Rear control for climate control: No Data
- Seating capacity: five
Entertainment
- Includes radio: Standard
- Includes cassette: Not Available
- Includes single CD: Standard
- CD changer: No Data
- CD changer capacity: No Data
- CD player reads MP3: Optional
- MP3 player: Not Available
- DVD: Not Available
- Video player: No Data
Safety Features
- Electronic traction control: Optional
- Stability control: Optional
- Collision warning system: Not Available
- First aid kit: No Data
- Low tire pressure indicator: Standard
Airbags
- Driver: Standard
- Passenger: Standard
- Occupant sensors: Standard
- Side airbag: Optional
Brakes & Traction
- ABS: Optional
- Electronic brake distribution: Not Available
- Brake assist system: Optional
Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle
- Duration (months): 36
- Distance (km): 60,000
- Distance (miles): 37,300
Warranty: Power train
- Duration (months): 60
- Distance (km): 100,000
- Distance (miles): 62,100
Warranty: Anti-Corrosion
- Duration (months): 36
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (miles): Unlimited
Warranty: Paint
- Duration (months): No Data
- Distance (km): No Data
- Distance (miles): No Data
Warranty: Full Service
- Duration (months): No Data
- Distance (km): No Data
- Distance (miles): No Data
Warranty: Roadside Assistance
- Duration (months): 60
- Distance (km): 100,000
- Distance (miles): 62,100
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