Car reviews

Caliber is a tough-looking, chunky rival to the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra. But don't be fooled by the tall shape and macho looks. It may pretend to be an off-roader, but in reality it's an American take on a family hatchback. It's spacious, affordably priced, reasonably well equipped and comes with three engines, including a strong 2.0-litre diesel. Caliber's major let-down is the cheap-looking interior which feels poorly made and isn't entirely intuitive to use; it's a far cry from those offered by VW, Ford, Honda and Vauxhall.