Diesel Caliber joins Dodge line-up

DODGE has added a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine to its Caliber hatch.

Sourced from VW, the engine develops 103kW/310Nm and is mated to a six-speed manual that delivers fuel economy of 6.0L/100km.

No automatic is available, according to Dodge spokesman, Simon Johnson.

The turbo-diesel is a 2000-bar direct-injection engine with high-pressure fuel injection, dual balance shafts, a variable geometry turbocharger and four valves per cylinder.

In addition the 2.0-litre diesel, like the 2.4-litre petrol models, adds stability control and traction Control and brake assist as standard.

The diesel powered engine is available in three Caliber models - ST, SX and SXT - with prices starting from just $28,990 for the ST 2.0-litre CRD.

Dodge is selling about 60 Calibers a month with the 2.0-litr SXT being the most popular model.

The brand will be expanded this year to include the Nitro four-wheel drive and mid-size Avenger sedan.

Dodge Caliber CRD pricing:
ST 2.0 CRD	$28,990
SX 2.0 CRD	$30,490
SXT 2.0 CRD	$31,990