The Dodge Caliber launched globally in 2006 as a small hatchback with SUV styling cues. It replaced the Dodge Neon sedan and aimed to offer more versatility. Built on a shared platform with Jeep Compass and Patriot, the Caliber was sold in markets including Australia, Europe and North America. Some versions carried the Chrysler badge in regions where Dodge was less established.

Over its life, the Dodge Caliber was offered with a mix of petrol and diesel engines, including a 2.0-litre diesel sourced from Volkswagen for Europe. The sport-focused Caliber SRT4 arrived in 2007 with a turbocharged 2.4-litre engine and aggressive styling. Updates through 2010 brought refinements to the interior and mechanicals, but the model’s design and driving experience drew mixed reviews.

Production of the Dodge Caliber ended in 2011, with the Dodge Dart taking its place in the US and other compact sedans filling the gap overseas. Today the Caliber is remembered as Dodge’s short-lived attempt to compete in the global small-car market, bridging the brand’s transition from sedans to more SUV-focused lineups.

The line-up currently starts at $6,600 for the Caliber Sxt and ranges through to $9,350 for the range-topping Caliber Sxt.