SAFETY
Five-star frontal crash test rating from NHTSA*
Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air
bags with Occupant Classification System (OCS)¿
and driver inflatable knee blocker
Standard side-curtain and available supplemental
front-seat-mounted side air bags(2)
Utility
UltraFloorTM removable and washable vinyl cargo-area
load floor with 250-lb load capacity
Available cargo-area lighting features a removable/
rechargeable LED flashlight
Available Chill ZoneTM beverage storage bin stows up to
four 20-ounce beverages
Sliding armrest flips open to hold a cell phone or
MP3 player
Illuminated front cup holders
Auxiliary jack on the standard AM/FM radio/CD player
allows the music from an MP3 player to be heard through
the vehicle¿s speakers (all radios play MP3 format)
Value
Great fuel economy: EPA estimated 28 city/32 highway
mpg (1.8L engine)
Available 458-watt MusicGate PowerTM sound system
with nine Boston Acoustics® speakers including
subwoofer and swing-down liftgate speakers
Performance
The four-cylinder World Engines feature dual-camshaft
Variable Valve Timing ¿ 1.8L (148 hp), 2.0L (158 hp)
or a 2.4L (172 hp)
Available Continuously Variable Transaxle II (CVT2) boosts
Caliber¿s performance, fuel economy and drivability
Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive --------------------Styling
Available aggressive-looking 17- and 18-inch
wheel lineups
Available Leather Interior Group includes leather-trimmed
seating, manual driver¿s lumbar adjuster, heated front
seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel (on SXT)
* Based on NHTSA¿s 2006 model-year ratings.
¿ Always sit properly in the seat with the seat belt fastened. Always
observe the passenger air bag indicator lamp to determine if the OCS
classification is appropriate. Children 12 and under should always
be in the backseat using an infant or child restraint system or the
seat belt positioned correctly for the child¿s age and weight.