Spurred primarily if not completely by rising gas prices, the small and midsize car markets are once again booming as buyers reevaluate their needs and budgets. Hence, we’ve seen increased interest in family sedans, crossovers, and relatively diminutive rides like the Chevrolet Cobalt, Honda Fit, and Nissan Versa. The 2007 Dodge Caliber also exists in that bunch, adding its own bold style, relatively powerful engines, and available all-wheel drive, all for a competitive base sticker price. We wanted to see if the Caliber was up to snuff, and found that execution fell short of expectations.