2006 Dodge Caliber SXT review from North America
"Great car, worth every penny"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong.
General comments?
I test drove the Mazda3 wagon, the Pontiac Vibe, the Toyota Matrix and then this car. The Caliber was the most snappy and responsive of all tested. The 1.8 liter offers enough HP and torque for most everyone's needs. If you are looking into something sportier that can beat everyone off the line, don't look here.
The inside is very comfortable and has plenty of headroom for me and I'm 6'1". The rear is surprisingly comfortable for two adults. It seemed that the other cars tested were a little more refined for the fine details within the interior of the car such as the AC power plug-in. I do, however, prefer the layout and gauges of the Caliber over the other cars.
I have driven this baby just over 4000 miles since acquiring it and it has been very easy on gas with the 1.8L engine. I usually get about 35-37 mpg on the highway.
I can't speak much for reliability as the car only has 4000 miles on it.
If you are looking into buying a wagon/compact/SUV type crossover, I would recommend looking into the Caliber.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2006 |