Check out the brand new 2012 Dodge Caliber in New Britain, CT, at Papa's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!
With a wide array of standard features for its class and a small margin between base and premium trims, the 2012 Dodge Caliber may be the perfect choice for anyone in search of a fully-functional crossover SUV. And you can see it today in New Britain, CT, in Central Connecticut and throughout the Hartford area at Papa's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
Perfomance & Handling
The Dodge Caliber comes equipped with a 2L I4 DOHC engine with Dual VVT that produces 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque. Of the 2012 Caliber's three trim levels-SE, SXT and SXT Plus-the SE and SXT trims come standard with 5-speed manual transmission with the option of a CVT2 automatic transmission, which comes standard with the SXT trim. Performance boosting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Antilock Brakes (ABS) and Traction Control comes standard with the base SE trim. Manual configurations produce an EPA estimated 24 city/32 hwy mpg, while automatic builds give 23 city/27 hwy mpg. | |
Standard Features & Options
With a healthy offering of standard features for its class, the SE trim comes standard with a body-color grille, 15-inch wheel covers, air conditioning with Chill Zone beverage storage bin, power windows, power heated mirrors, power door locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, illuminated cup holders and sliding armrest, premium cloth seats with 60/40 split-folding rear seat, Media Center 130 with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Sentry Key engine immobilizer, and rear wiper/washer.
The SXT trim builds off the SE by including an upgraded touring suspension (available on the SE) and 4-wheel disc Antilock Brakes (ABS), bright grille, fog lamps, 17-inch aluminum wheels (available on the SE), tachometer, front passenger fold-flat seat and reclining rear seat, map/dome reading lamp and removable/rechargeable trouble lamp, interior assist handles. The SXT Plus adds 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, color-keyed instrument panel inserts, and premium cloth seats with color-keyed inserts.
Additional options include a power sunroof (SXT, SXT Plus), a Driver Convenience Group (available to SXT and SXT Plus and includes heated front seats, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Homelink Universal Garage Door Opener, and Tire Pressure Monitoring Display), Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth, an engine block heater, media upgrades, and a Security Group with additional airbag protection and security alarm (SXT, SXT Plus). | |
Safety Features
All 2012 Caliber trims come standard with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Antilock Brakes (ABS) and Traction Control, active front head restraints, advanced multistage front air bags, and supplemental side-curtain air bags. Additionally, the SXT and SXT Plus trims offer the ability to add on a Security Group package that adds supplemental front-seat mounted side air bags, remote start, security alarm, and daytime running lamps. | |
