2010 Dodge Caliber news, pictures, and information

New Dodge Caliber — Bold Five-door Hatchback With All-new Interior and Refined Diesel Engine for International Markets

• Dodge Caliber delivers high value, bold styling, comfort and the storage flexibility needed for active lifestyles

• All-new interior design offers versatility, comfort and convenience

• New organically-shaped instrument panel, door-trim panels and center console features chromed accents on HVAC vents, shift bezel, instrument panel, door spears and cluster rings

• Soft-touch padded door armrest and center console wîth split lid provide added storage space

• New automatic climate control system

• MusicGate Power™ Sound System includes a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system wîth rear articulating speakers

• Chill Zone storage bin provides ability to chill beverages on a long trip

• LED illumination includes cup holder rings and removable and rechargeable LED cargo light

• Versatile seating provides quick and convenient cargo space wîth fold-flat, front-passenger seat and 60/40 split, fold-flat rear seats

• Reclining seatbacks provide additional rear seat comfort

All-new 2.2-liter Common-rail Diesel (CRD) engine offers greater refinement, more power and capability

• New 2.2-liter CRD engine features 16 percent more power (120 kW / 163 hp DIN) and 5 percent improvement in fuel consumption (5.8 L/100 km compared to 6.1 L/100 km)
Improvement in CO2 emissions by 3 percent (154 g/km compared to 159 g/km)

• Towing increased by 25 percent allows for trailer mass as great as 1500kg (braked
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• Torque improvement by 3 percent (320 N•m / 236 lb.-ft.) compared to the previous generation Dodge Caliber diesel

• Dual balance shafts, optimized diesel calibration and sound-deadening materials reduce diesel vibration and improve refinement by 25 percent

• Forged steel connecting rods, aluminum head and pistons provide durability and reduction in weight

Euro 5 emission compliance through advanced diesel technology:
• Cooled Exhaust-gas Recirculation (EGR) wîth switchable bypass

• Fourth-generation direct injection wîth common-rail pressurized at 1800 bar

• Intake module wîth integrated swirl control valves

• Water pump and piston cooling are switchable for improved thermal management

• Diesel-particulate Filter (DPF)

Innovative technology

• Úconnect™ Navigation

• Úconnect Multimedia

• Úconnect Phone

• iPod® Control

• MusicGate Power™ wîth nine Boston Acoustics speakers includes subwoofer and two articulating speakers

• Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

C-§egmènt size, versatility and flexibility of larger vehicles

• Dodge Caliber appeals to buyers lòòking for a C-§egmènt hatchback that stands out from the crowd and gives them the flexibility to do more in terms of seating friends and storing gear

• Dodge Caliber is a five-door vehicle that combines a sporty coupe-like profile wîth the strength, stance and functionality of an SÚV

• The Dodge Caliber's unconventional two-box design provides space-efficient packaging wîth great proportions, while offering high value

• Dodge Caliber's high H-point gives drivers a command-of-the-road seating position

Safety and security features include:

• Seat-mounted (thorax) side air bags

• First- and second-row side-curtain air bags

• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) wîth Brake Assist and all-speed traction control

• Driver and front-passenger active head restraints

• Úconnect Phone

• Úconnect Navigation wîth voice commands

• Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM)

2010 Dodge Caliber — Efficient Five-door Package With All-new Interior

	Vital Stats
Engine : 2.0 L., 4-cylinder Power: 158 hp Torque: 141 ft-lbs Engine : 2.4 L., 4-cylinder Power: 172 hp Torque: 165 ft-lbs
5-speed Manual, CVT

Dodge Caliber is a five-door vehicle that combines a sporty coupe-like profile wîth the strength, stance and functionality of an SÚV. Combining five-star safety ratings, technology, value, bold styling and an all-new interior design, the 2010 Dodge Caliber stands out in one of the world's most competitive §egmènts.
The 2010 Dodge Caliber features an all-new redesigned interior, including a new instrument panel wîth a center storage bin, bright accents, a center console wîth a padded armrest split-lid for added storage space, and soft-touch door-trim panels. The all-new instrument panel features a smooth design aesthetic while chromed accents brighten new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) vents, shift bezel, and cluster rings. LED-illuminated cup holders make it easier to place beverages in the right spot at night.