The new Dodge Caliber is due to arrive in the UK in July and Chrysler Group has just revealed the price of the first right-hand-drive Dodge car to come to the UK.

There are four models in the range S, SE, SXT and SXT Sport with a choice of two petrol and one diesel engine. The range starts with the 1.8-litre petrol Caliber S priced at £11,495 with a five-speed manual gearbox. The Caliber S 2.0-litre diesel with a six-speed manual gearbox is priced at £13,495. Steve Gray, marketing director for Chrysler Group UK, said: "The new Dodge Caliber is a striking looking car and the Caliber's looks and outstanding value for money will set the segment alight when it launches in July.

"All of our research says that drivers are bored with the bland offerings in this part of the market they want a boldly-styled, affordable car. The Caliber is between ten and 25 per cent cheaper than the equivalent VW Golf when you look at specification but it isn't your typical family hatchback. It combines eye-catching crossover styling with space-efficient packaging, loads of interior space, innovative features and a choice of great engines." The entry-level S model features fabric seats, power windows, power steering, AM/FM radio with single CD, halogen headlights, heated and powered folding mirrors, driver and front passenger airbags, 60/40 split rear seats that fold flat, tachometer, tilt steering wheel, interior removeable/rechargeable lamp, Thatcham Category 1 security system and 17-inch steel wheels with five-spoke wheel covers as standard.

The 2.0-litre petrol, with a CVT auto at no extra cost, is available in SXT or SXT Sport spec priced from £13,790. The SXT model comes with leather upholstery as standard.

The front-wheel drive is the first of a series of new Dodge products coming into the UK over the next three years. The five-seater Dodge Nitro is the brand's first mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV) and will be launched in the UK during 2007.