Dodge Caliber
£13,495 - £16,995
For
- Price
- Soft ride quality
- Unconventional but pleasant shape
Against
- So-so quality
- Unhappy interior
- Potential for scary depreciation
The Caliber's days may be numbered if the Chrysler model-shakeout happens. Not brilliantly made, and the two petrol engines (1.8 and 2.0) are pretty dismal, but the diesel has decent shove and economy. Expect lots of equipment and soft suspension.