Stellantis Media Site 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4: What's New for 2007                                                Contact:                                                             Amy                         Knight                                                                                                Todd                         Goyer                                                                                                                                                                                   2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4: What's New for 2007                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2006,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               “WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007”NEW MODELS    High-performance version of the all-new five-door hatchback Dodge Caliber with an all-new 2.4-liter turbocharged World EngineEXTERIOR    Aggressive SRT-signature look    An all-new front fascia with functional brake and radiator air cooling ducts    Fog lamps    Functional air scoop and exhaust extractors in the hood to cool engine compartment    Lower vertical strakes in rear fascia direct underbody air flow    Large integrated spoiler above rear glass tuned for smoother air flow and downforce    Available four exterior colors: Brilliant Black, Sunburst Orange, Bright Silver and Inferno RedINTERIOR    SRT race-inspired graphic design, including instruments, separate turbocharger boost gauge and silver finish on center stack and interior trim    Performance-oriented instrumentation in three gauge “tunnels” include tachometer, 200-mph speedometer, water temperature and fuel gauges    Sport seating with aggressive bolstering and performance fabric inserts    Leather-wrapped steering wheel with "carbon fiber" pattern on upper portion    "Alloy Silver" finish on instrument panel and shift bezel    Center-stack-mounted shifter with leather-finished shift knob    Standard AM-FM radio with a multi-disc CD changer control    Available SRT/Kicker high-performance audio system with 13 speakers, 322-watt amplifier and 100-watt subwoofer    Available UConnect® Hands-free Communication System    Available SIRIUS Satellite Radio    Interior colors: Dark/Light Slate GrayPOWERTRAIN/CHASSIS    Turbocharged 2.4-liter I4 World Engine    Variable Valve Timing (VVT)    Aluminum engine block and cylinder head    High compression ratio (8.6:1)    Unique cast pistons cooled by oil squirters    Tuned exhaust with two catalytic converters    Siemens Global Powertrain Engine Controller    GF DMT-6 six-speed manual transmission    Limited slip differential    SRT-unique 19-inch cast aluminum wheels with 225/45R19 W-rated Goodyear tires    Wheel hubs and bearings adapted from Chrysler Group mid-size cars for strength    Upgraded MacPherson strut front suspension includes new suspension knuckles and tuned dampers with revised spring rates    Unique front and rear sway bars    Uniquely calibrated Electronic Stability Program (ESP)    Rack-and-pinion power steering tuned for easy low-speed maneuvering, uncompromising performance at speed    18.0:1 overall steering ratio    Heavy-duty four-wheel disc brakes with vented brake rotors: 340 x 28 mm in front, 302 x 10 mm rearSAFETY & SECURITY    Advanced multi-stage air bags    Anti-lock braking system    Auto-reverse sun roof with advanced sensing system automatically reverses the sun roof to the open position    BeltAlert, sounds a periodic chime to alert the driver and all occupants to fasten their seat belts    Brake Assist senses panic brake condition and applies maximum braking power    Brake/park Interlock prevents shifting out of Park unless the brake pedal is applied    Constant Force Retractors (CFR) limits the force of the belt system and gradually releases seat-belt webbing in a controlled manner during a severe impact    Crumple zones designed to compress during an accident to absorb energy from an impact    Electronic Stability Program (ESP) aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability by controlling oversteer and understeer    Energy-absorbing steering column    Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) automatically turns on interior lighting, unlocks doors and shuts off fuel flow after air bag deployment    Height-adjustable seat belts    HomeLink universal home security system transceiver    Inflatable knee blocker, an air bag that helps position the driver relative to the primary air bag    Interior head impact    Knee bolsters    Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)    Occupant Classification System (OCS) determines deployment of the front passenger air bag based on occupant weight    Octagonal frame-rail tips designed to collapse rearward in a controlled manner during a frontal or offset front impact    ParkSense® Rear Back-up System assists in detecting stationary objects when driving at low speeds in Reverse    Power-adjustable brake, accelerator and clutch pedals to move toward or away from the driver    Remote keyless entry    Seat-belt pretensioners    Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer assures only authorized keys will operate the engine    SmartBeam® Headlamps adjust to ambient light and oncoming traffic to deliver maximum lighting    Supplemental side-curtain air bags    Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM), advanced system alerts driver to improper tire pressure conditions