Dodge Caliber ‘Lifestyle’ Models

Dodge is rolling out some new variations of its already popular Caliber wagon. The models, which will soon all be available, are dubbed ‘lifestyle-oriented’ and have been given names such as the Express, Mainstreet, Heat, Uptown and Rush. The idea behind these models is that each one is directed specifically at a certain type of consumer.

The Dodge Caliber Rush is for those looking for extra power. It includes a unique five-speed manual transmission mated to a larger 2.4-liter World Engine with 172 horsepower.  Equipment differences from the Caliber Heat include 18-inch chrome-clad wheels, SRT-designed spoiler, automatic climate control, Premium Sound Group, Media Center 430 radio with touchscreen and 30-gigabyte hard drive. A CVT2 with Auto Stick is optional. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Rush is $20,625.

The 2010 Dodge Caliber Express is aimed towards fuel efficiency and value. It comes with standard Uconnect Phone, iPod Control, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, power windows, mirrors and locks, 115-volt power outlet, cruise control, remote keyless entry, tonneau cover, air conditioning, four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and 2.0-liter 16-valve World Engine with fuel-efficient five-speed manual transmission capable of 31 mpg on the highway.

The 2010 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet offers the features of the Dodge Caliber Express with added capability and style featuring standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, chromed crosshair grille, body-color door handles, fog lamps, folding front-passenger seat, 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seat, touring suspension, tachometer and 2.0-liter 16-valve World Engine with second-generation Continuously-variable Transmission (CVT2). MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet is $18,890.

The Dodge Caliber Heat adds a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch polished-aluminum wheels, four-wheel Anti-lock disc Brakes (ABS), performance steering, color-keyed instrument panel and seats, B- and C-pillar blackout accents and five-speed manual transmission. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Heat is $18,625.

The Dodge Caliber Uptown is aimed at those looking for capability combined with added technology and refinement, adds automatic climate control, five-passenger leather seating, power driver’s seat and four-wheel Anti-lock disc Brakes (ABS) to the Caliber Mainstreet. The Premium Sound Group kicks-up the tunes with the MusicGate Power™ nine-speaker Boston Acoustics system, steering-wheel mounted audio controls and two articulating liftgate speakers.

Posted by on Apr 13 2010 in Dodge News