By Andrew Ganz
Tuesday, Sep 15th, 2009 @ 6:15 am

Following up on last year’s much-needed interior refresh and upgrade for the Jeep Patriot and Compass, Chrysler has given the compact Caliber a similar update. Dodge showed off the new Caliber’s interior for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The instrument panel is completely revised and features liberal use of chrome-style accents throughout, including around the air vents, shift bezel and instrument cluster rings. A new automatic climate control system is optional on world market Calibers, like the interior pictured, and it is expected to make the North American options list as well.

LED cupholders and a rechargeable LED flashlight will also be available.

Interior materials are more upscale, although they trail the upgrades given to the Jeep Patriot and Compass.

The world market Caliber will also get a new 2.2-liter CRD diesel engine putting out 163 horsepower and 236 lb-ft. of torque capable of meeting Euro 5 standards and emitting a 154 g/km. The engine will average about 40.5 mpg on the European combined cycle.

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