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Houston Forward Times
Publishing Company

P.O. Box 8346
Houston, TX 77288-8346
Phone: 713.526.4727
Fax: 713.526.3170

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2010 DODGE CALIBER SXT

2010 Dodge Caliber SXT  The 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT replaces the Dodge Neon and they are earning a niche’ for themselves in the marketplace.  These are small four door hatchback’s that are proving to be fuel efficient and dependable.  There are raised seated positions for these small SUV’s and their interiors have been designed with storage features and their riding experience is a sound and smooth one.  The handling is secure and their continuously variable transmission is appreciable.

  They are powered by 2.0 liter power plants of four cylinders and capable of producing 158 horses and they are front wheel drive vehicles that are capable of seating two in the front and three in the rear.  Five speeds, CVT manual transmission systems accompany them as they are capable of attaining 23v miles to the gallon through the confines of the city and 27 miles per gallon on the open freeways.

  There are dual front head protection air bags, baking systems with ABS and safety belt pretensioners.  There’s a completely redesigned interior environment for these latter day models and they’ve been outfitted with some high quality materials.  The door armrests and center console received extra attention and they are made of padded soft touch materials.  They’ve also added a new automatic climate control system and there are some attractive chrome accents that provide for a more refined appearance.

  There are two speakers that have been designed to fold down from the lift gate and there’s a storage area that is capable of cooling four 20 ounce bottles.  There’s crash protection with side air bags as well as electronic stability control, side air bags and front and rear curtain side air bags.

STATISTICS:
ENGINE:   TYPE:   2.0 LITER, 4 CYLINDER
TRANSMISSION:  FIVE SPEED AUTOMATIC
DRIVETRAIN: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
HORSEPOWER:  158
FUEL:  REGULAR UNLEADED
LENGTH: 174 INCHES
WIDTH: 69 INCHES
HEIGHT:  60 INCHES
WHEELBASE:  104 INCHES
WEIGHT: 3,185
TOWING CAPACITY:  2,000 LBS.

        

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