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Dodge Caliber Crossover 2.0 CRD SXT 5dr

For Engine is strong, with lots of pull from low revs, and SXT spec adds leather and alloy wheels - both of which enhance its kerb appeal a lot.

Against It still doesn’t look as good as Sport versions - and looks are the Caliber’s strong (and perhaps only) suit. Diesel is clattery and unrefined, particularly on start up.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

A good mid-range option powered by the best engine in the range by far. All the kit you’ll need is present and correct, but Sport models look better.

Key facts

0–60mph: 8.8 secs
Top speed: 115 mph
Average mpg: 46.3
Tank range: 523 miles

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Cheaper

Crossover 1.8 SE 5dr
£13,495
Crossover 1.8 SXT 5dr
£14,995
Crossover 2.0 SXT (CVT Auto) 5dr
£15,995
Crossover 2.0 CRD SXT 5dr
£16,995

More expensive

Crossover 1.8 SE 5dr
£13,495
Crossover 1.8 SXT 5dr
£14,995
Crossover 2.0 SXT (CVT Auto) 5dr
£15,995
Crossover 2.0 CRD SXT 5dr
£16,995

The Dodge Caliber Crossover full review Read in full

Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Petrols sluggish; diesel performs well
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Comfy ride; handling off the pace
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Not bad with the diesel
Buying & Owning
2 out of 5 stars
So-so running costs; poor residuals
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Build poor; reliability hard to predict
Safety & Security
3 out of 5 stars
Fairly good beyond base spec
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Cabin feels cheap
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Not as good as expected
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
All versions well equipped

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Small family cars are getting better and better, so the Caliber already seems a good few years out of date. It’s not a bad car, but unfortunately it battles with rivals in probably the most competitive sector of the market.

The handling is poor and prone to understeer because the suspension is set up for comfort, and the cabin is swathed in hard, scratchy plastics. The driving position also suffers because there isn’t enough steering wheel adjustment.

However, the car does make up some ground by way of a comprehensive equipment list. Dealers will discount aggressively, too, so opt for higher-specced Sport versions.

The VW-sourced turbodiesel is strong, if a little gruff, but the 1.8 and 2.0 petrols have surprisingly close power outputs. Both struggle with the Caliber’s bulk and are best avoided, and CVT auto versions suffer from shocking residuals - as low as 26% after three years.