2012 Dodge Caliber
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Chrysler Canada: 2012 Dodge Caliber Offers Outstanding Utility and Value 

•	The 2012 Dodge Caliber offers customers a five-door compact car that delivers exceptional versatility, utility, value and fuel economy as low as 6.1L/100 KM (46 MPG) on the highway
•	Electronic stability control is standard on all Dodge Caliber models
•	Simplified model lineup for 2012 includes SE and SXT models  

The 2012 Dodge Caliber is a versatile five-door compact vehicle with a distinctive coupe-like profile that projects the strength, stance and functionality of a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) but at the price of a compact sedan. With highway estimated fuel economy of 6.1L/100 KM (46 MPG) and a starting price of $14,995 (excluding $1,400 destination) the 2012 Dodge Caliber offers consumers a small-footprint vehicle with the right amount of attitude that’s fun to drive. 

A simplified model lineup for 2012 includes Caliber SE and SXT models. Calibration improvements to the available continuously variable transmission II (CVT2) provide drivers with better launch acceleration, smoother deceleration, improved pedal responsiveness and reduced engine noise.

Customers who want a sensible, fun ride will find that the 2012 Dodge Caliber SE model has everything they want. It offers consumers value, efficiency and safety coupled with many standard, innovative and useful features, proving that practical doesn’t have to be boring. It’s powered by the fuel-efficient 2.0-litre dual overhead cam (DOHC) I-4 World Gas Engine with dual variable-valve timing (VVT) that produces 158 horsepower and 141 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. This powertrain is an estimated 6.1L/100 KM (46 MPG) on the highway. Standard features include active head restraints, advanced multistage front driver and passenger air bags, supplemental all-row side curtain air bags, antilock front disc and rear drum brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, halogen headlamps, Hill-start Assist, illuminated cup holders, Media Centre 130 CD/MP3 radio, 15-inch wheel covers, rear 60/40 folding seat, fold-flat load floor storage, rear window defroster, rear window wiper/washer, Sentry Key® theft-deterrent system, sliding front centre armrest, tilt steering column, tire pressure warning light, premium cloth seats, bright interior accents and rear spoiler. 

The 2012 Dodge Caliber SXT model is a versatile, all-around performer with something for everyone. The Caliber SXT is a comfortable, safe vehicle that is fun to drive and stands out from the competition. The SXT model includes the standard features of the SE model, as well as 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated front seats, power heated mirrors, power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, air conditioning with Chill Zone™ storage, touring suspension, tachometer, interior removable/rechargeable flashlight, fog lamps, chrome bodyside moulding, bright grille, driver seat height adjuster, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, soft tonneau cover, fold-flat front passenger seat and a rear 60/40 fold-flat reclining seat. 

New for 2012, available on the SXT, is the SXT Sport Plus group.  This package includes 18-inch aluminum chrome clad wheels, sport suspension, body colour fascias and grille, four-wheel disc antilock brakes, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, SIRIUS® satellite radio with one-year subscription, bright exhaust tip and black out tape.

The 2012 Dodge Caliber is available in the following exterior colours: Black, Bright White, Bright Silver Metallic, Redline 2 Pearl and Mineral Grey Metallic.

Built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill., the 2012 Dodge Caliber will arrive in dealer showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2011.
About Dodge 
The Dodge brand is a full line of cars, crossovers and minivans that are sporty, functional and innovative. They provide customers with excellent quality, innovation, and value. 
Dodge now offers six vehicles that deliver nine litres per 100 kilometres on the highway, while retaining that distinctive Dodge innovation and style. With the all-new Dodge Durango and Dodge Charger, the No. 1 selling minivan in Canada for more than 27 years, the Dodge Grand Caravan, the No. 1 selling crossover in Canada, the Dodge Journey, as well as the Avenger and Challenger, Dodge has one of the newest product lineups in the country.
About Chrysler Canada 
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 86th anniversary in 2011. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram trucks. 

Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, SRT, FIAT® and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.

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