Stellantis Media Site Dodge Caliber Features Big List of Firsts                                                Contact:                                                             Kristin                         Starnes                                                                                                Beth Ann                         Bayus                                                                                                                                                                                   Dodge Caliber Features Big List of Firsts                                                                                                                                                           February 5, 2006,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               The Dodge Caliber is a compact car that features a long list of innovations that are segment and Chrysler Group firsts:  Segment Firsts: World Engine Family — 1.8-liter, 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter   Intake manifold flow control valves  Evaporative system integrity monitor (ESIM)  Dual-camshaft Variable Valve Timing    Chrysler Group Firsts:    Second-generation Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT2)  Standard supplemental side-curtain air bags on a compact car  Available supplemental thorax side seat-mounted air bags (late availability)  Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist on a compact car (late availability)  Electromagnetically controlled all-wheel drive (AWD)  Chill Zone Box TM : Cooled beverage storage bin (on air-conditioning equipped cars)    MusicGate Power TM: A nine-speaker Boston Acoustics premium audio system with subwoofer featuring articulating, liftgate-mounted speakers   Removable/rechargeable cargo lamp/flashlight  Illuminated front cup holders  Center console armrest lid with unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player  Reclining rear seats on a compact car  YES Essentials® fabric on a compact car (late availability)  UConnect TM  on a compact car   Variable displacement compressor  Tailor-rolled hot stamped steel B-pillar  Dead-bolt style door latches  Door hinges with integral door checks  New vent, tilt and slide sunroof  New manual air conditioning system using a variable refrigerant control valve  Magnesium-alloy cross-car beam on a high-production vehicle  Second-generation common seat core structure