Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 dodge caliber Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...R/T and SRT4 models have four-wheel disc brakes and standard ABS. All Dodge Calibers come standard with head-protecting side curtain airbags for outboard passengers. There's also a standard knee-blocker airbag for the driver. Front-seat side airbags are optional. Stability control is standard on the SRT4 and optional for the SXT and R/T. In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests, the 2009 Dodge Caliber scored a perfect five stars in both front- and side-impact tests. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset test, the Caliber earned the top rating of... |
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2009 Dodge Caliber Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...2.0- or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 28/32 mpg city/highway, 26/30 mpg and 23/26 mpg, respectively. The SRT4 model packs a 2.4-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder. The Caliber is available with a manual or continuously variable automatic transmission. The SRT4 can only be had with a high-performance manual. 148-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 125 pounds-feet of torque (SE, SXT) 158-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 141 pounds-feet of torque (SE, SXT) 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 165 pounds-feet of torque (R/T) 285-hp, turbocharged 2.4-liter... |
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Flash Drive: 2009 Dodge Caliber SRT4Source: MSN Autos...where somehow Dodge has managed to create "sport seats" with side bolsters so hard and large that they bang your elbows much more than they manage to hold you in place. Virtually everything about this car appears to have been created by someone on his very first day as a grown-up, and then left untested at every stage of development. Ugh! I wish Dodge would bring back the awesome Neon ACR instead. - Paul HaggerFor those looking for lots of horsepower for their dollar, the Caliber SRT4 may be just the ticket. It's got 285 horsepower — that's 140 more horses than a base model - and with a... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 dodge caliberSource: CarGurus
...The 2009 Dodge Caliber is roomy, stylish, and an attractive value. |
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2009 Dodge Caliber Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...They're comfortable overall, but the seat-height adjuster is positioned in such a way that it's hard to use. Those sport seats factor into how much legroom there is for rear passengers; when sitting in the backseat, my knees hit the back of the large front seats. Otherwise, the SRT4's backseat provides decent room for adults. The bench seat's backrest, though, is somewhat hard and it doesn't recline. The seat doesn't slide forward or backward, either. Safety Antilock brakes , an electronic stability system and side curtain airbags are standard. Side-impact airbags for the front seats are... |
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2009 Dodge Caliber Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Young buyers like affordably priced cars such as the Caliber because they're flexible enough to accommodate active lifestyles and small enough to be easily maneuvered. The all-wheel-drive option makes the Caliber a good choice for winter climates or outdoor adventure seekers who aren't afraid to tackle rough gravel or dirt roads. The Caliber can be specified with handy options, such as the Chill Zone section of the glove box that keeps water bottles cold when the air conditioning is on and Music Gate, a pair of tailgate speakers that pivot downward to provide music for tailgating. The Music... |
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2009 Dodge Caliber Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...power front disc/rear drum brakes, air conditioning, power rack-and-pinion steering, touring suspension, intermittent wipers, halogen headlights, and tilt steering column. An AM/FM/compact-disc player with four speakers is standard on SE and SXT models, but the R/T has with an upgraded audio system that included eight Boston Acoustics speakers, including a subwoofer. Other extras offered on the R/T include a leather interior package ($595), a Mopar exterior appearance group ($1,499); a Mopar interior appearance group ($489); a security group ($1,875), which adds an alarm system, the front... |
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2009 Dodge Caliber Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...While the suspension keeps body motion nicely in check, it doesn't play nicely with pavement that's been roughed up by a harsh winter, as all the bumps and holes are felt in the cabin. The other thing that starts to wear on you after a few days of driving this car is the turbo four-cylinder's droning exhaust note; it sounds like an angry vacuum cleaner, and at certain engine rpm it feels like it's boring into your skull. I like a louder exhaust note as much as the next performance-car enthusiast — just not this one. The SRT4 offers 18.5 cubic feet of cargo room, which is more than the... |
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If you're looking for an economical hatchback, the Nissan Versa and Kia Spectra5 should also be on the shopping list.
The Versa in particular is very roomy inside, yet costs a bit less—at least in terms of sticker price—than the Caliber.
The Spectra5 is more fun to drive than the Caliber, and either of these vehicles is more refined than the Dodge.
The Vibe and Matrix are mechanically identical to each other; between the two, we like the styling of the Vibe a bit more.
Most of this field fails to achieve top marks in safety across the board, though you might also consider the slightly smaller and more expensive Honda Fit; it's surprisingly roomy inside.
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