Overview & Reviews
The enthusiast-oriented Dodge Caliber SRT4 makes its debut this year, bringing with it a turbocharged 285-horsepower engine. The rest of the 2008 lineup is pretty much unchanged. Caliber SXT and R/T models have some additional standard equipment this year, and all Calibers get new chrome accents within their cabins.
- Versatile interior, available all-wheel drive, wide range of engine choices.
- Sluggish acceleration from CVT-equipped models, low-quality interior materials, unimpressive build quality, several important safety features are optional rather than standard.
User Reviews:
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Exhale please - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By Andrew - June 15 - 12:24 amWow, I cant believe how much power and performance for the price. I traded in my wifes 07 Caliber R/T AWD for our 08 SRT4. We just wanted a stick and I cant believe what a great car we got. fantastic power, great handling and comfortable. Wish all cars had this power and performance! Just might have to get myself one now! Yup Ill take red.
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Dodge Caliber - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By Jobs Beno - June 5 - 12:57 pmI took delivery of my 2008 Caliber SXT on 5/24/08 - I ordered it as it was the only way for me to get the 1.8L/5- Sp Manual configuration. The black paint is awesome! I love the car. Ride and handling are great - the 17" wheel/tire combo works well. The manual tranny allows me a great range of driving styles and the 1.8 L I4 has plenty of power as far as Im concerned. The seats are comfortable and the rear legroom is more than satisfactory. Fit and finish are tops and the car is absolutely solid all the way around. I have no complaints about build materials - its all top notch! Chicks dig it too.
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I love this car - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By Al - May 23 - 8:14 am1st off they dont have the right engine listed. I have the SXT Sport 2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT Engine. And I like the zip it has. I picked this up on May 17th after a week search to find the right color and options. I have the Sunburst Orange with matching colored seat inserts and dash. Also have a sunroof. I have a bad back and the front seats are great, very comfortable. Lots of room in front and back. Just as much cargo space as my Jeep Liberty had. I really love this car even thought I have taken some abuse by co-workers for getting the orange color. HAHA
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Love 2008 - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By mike2327 - May 12 - 5:18 pmBack in January I purchased a used 2007 sxt with 36,000 km. Three weeks later I had an accident and it was written off. I received a payout from insurance and then decided to go new. I was not really happy with the cvt trans so I went to manual. My new 2008 is the best vehicle I have owned ever. Having driven a 98 std neon for 10 years its a dream compared to that little car. I would highly recommend that standard trans Caliber. The mileage improvement over the 2007 is much better. I just love the 2008 totally .
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Dodge Caliber - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By John - April 29 - 4:20 pmI just bought my 2008 Dodge Caliber April 28,2008 and I will tell you this car is the smoothest car I have ever driven in. Seating is very comfortable I drove 40 miles and my gas needle didnt budge at all wow! This car is great very roomy in the front kind of tight in the back but hey Im happy with it though.
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R/T Pushes Through - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By Jackster - April 12 - 12:18 pmI read the reviews AFTER I decided to buy the R/T AWD. I love my Caliber. It has a lot of zip, is extremely comfortable, and I enjoy driving it. I traded my second vehicle, a Corvette, in on this economical one. I average 23-25 around town and 24-25 on the highway. I have the Pebble/Sand interior and Inferno Red ext, with sun roof, Boston sound and Sirius. For about $21k, I am impressed! Adding the upgrades and going to the 2.4L AWD probably made a big difference on the other ratings. The lifetime warranty on the drivetrain is also a big plus. Im still learning about the car. Oh, the back seat is larger than my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo!!
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We like this car so much, we bought 2! - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By Caliber Couple - April 5 - 8:44 amI originally drove a Mazda 3i Touring and then I test drove an 08 HHR. My Mazda was a light car and the HHR had no oomph. We by chance test drove the Caliber and fell in love with this car. The dealership gave me an excellent trade deal and they also gave my girlfriend and awesome trade on her car. So we bought to. The actually got the SE PLUS version. Power everything, Keyless entry, 17" rims and much much more. Overall this car handles great and I dont have any blind spots with this car. Though other reviews said they had blinds pots. The motor is great because you dont feel it shift. We love our Calibers.
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Beyond Expectations - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By HexPainter - April 1 - 8:47 pmWe did the internet search and looked at every make and model out there. I drive 100 miles to and home from work everyday. I wanted something that made me feel safe and could handle the weather and make the drive itself fun. This was the first car we test drove. And it was the one we compared everything else against. We got ours in Sunburst Orange. It drives like a dream. Be careful on the highway. Ours rides so smoothly you do not realize how fast your really going. I dont mind the interior... Plastic? My 94 Shadow had more... It held up and didnt crack. (This is the replacement for the Shadow) I hope this car lasts as long!
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Very nice and priced great - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By Dave - March 21 - 11:16 amWe just got this car last weekend. We looked at a bunch of different cars. It impressed us with the room and comfort it offered. Plenty of power and rides great. Fuel mileage is very impressive.
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Great car! - 2008 Dodge Caliber
By Peter - July 17 - 9:53 pmI purchased a Caliber RT AWD 5 months ago and I really enjoy this mid car. It rides great, AWD and ESP are awesome, its perfect for Quebec winter conditions. The Caliber is fun to drive, specially in snow.
