Dodge Caliber

The Dodge Caliber is a compact car that is made by Dodge, as part of Chrysler. When you are here with your New York City car rental, this is a hatchback vehicle that was developed to replace the Neon. Production began in 2006 and continues to be made. The Dodge Caliber features has styling elements that are often seen on larger Dodge vehicles, such as crosshair grille and large flared fenders. This is one of the first modern Dodge-branded vehicles that was for sale in European, Asian, and Australian markets.

Caliber Overview

When you choose the Caliber as your New York City rental car, you will find that this car offers a continuously variable transmission sourced from Nissan (the same technology that is used in the Mercedes Benz A Class). It uses a four-cylinder 1.8-2.4 liter GEMA gasoline engine. The car also has an optional electronically-controlled all-wheel drive system with variable torque at speeds of 25-65 MPH for optimal handling. The Caliber is an important vehicle for Chrysler in its quest to expand globally. This is one of the first modern offerings in Europe as well as Asia. It is also the first car to be introduced to Australia since the early 1970s.

Safety

If you are looking for safety when you are looking for a car rental New York City, then the Caliber is a good choice. It was given a Good score by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for frontal crash testing. The car comes standard with side curtain airbags, but the torso side airbags are optional. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Caliber Marginal overall in the side impact test (the car used in that test did not have the optional torso side airbag).

Models

There are four models that you may be able to choose from (if available) when you choose the Caliber as your rental car New York City. SE Model - this model features front-wheel drive and a 1.8 L 148 hp GEMA I4 attached to a manual transmission. There is also an option for a 2.0 L 158 hp version with a CVT2 transmission. The standard configuration for the SE Doesn�t not have air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, or power mirrors.

SXT Model - The SXT has the same engine choices as the SE, but there are many more features available it with the car. Air conditioning is standard, as well as a beverage cooler in the front lower glove compartment. The passenger seat folds flat for load carrying and the rear seats recline. Power windows, locks, mirrors, and keyless entry are standard on this model when you choose this for your New York City car rental. R/T Model - The R/T has a 2.4 L 172 hp version of the GEMA engine with a SVT2 transmission with an 'AutoStick' feature. Versions until 2009 had an all-wheel-drive option, but after 2009, it only offers an automatic transmission.

SRT4 Model - this model was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in 2006. It is a hatchback set to compete with the Volkswagen GTI and the Mazdaspeed3 when you choose this as your car rental New York City.

When you choose the Dodge Caliber for your New York City car rental, you find this a dynamic car with a number of versions to choose from, where available. This type of car is perfect for exploring the city and the surrounding area. This is a good car to choose if you are travelling alone, as a couple, or as a small family. The compact car is perfect for the city!