Dodge Caliber - Pictures

This top-spec model gets a body-coloured centre console and silver instrument bezels. But the rest of the cabin is drab and flimsy, while the square-edged plastics and brittle materials feel very cheap.

Despite a claimed 525-litre volume, the Caliber’s boot doesn’t look that big and isn’t the most usable space. The distinctive Dodge ram logo that’s stitched into the carpet is a neat detail, though.

The SXT Sport model comes with MusicGate, a tailgate-mounted speaker unit that allows you to listen to music outdoors. Tailored for the youth market in the US, it’s unlikely to be a welcome feature at UK picnic sites!

Middle chair is uncomfortable because the storage cubby between the front seats extends back too far, taking away foot space. Even the Kia has more room, despite accommodating a four-wheel-drive system.

It’s hard to see where the Caliber fits in – it’s not as tall as the Qashqai, but its chunky shape sets it apart from conventional family hatches. The SXT Sport trim has colour-coded side mouldings and black B and C-p