2011 DODGE CALIBER Rush 4DR FWD

Market Price : $18,616

The Dodge Caliber is a fun, well-rounded package, combining the versatility of a sport utility vehicle with the value and fuel-efficiency of a compact car.

The front-wheel drive Caliber is available in five “lifestyle” trims: Express, Mainstreet, Heat, Rush and Uptown. All trim levels, with the exception of the Rush, are outfitted with a 158-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, while the Rush gets more power in the form of a 172-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine; available transmissions include a five-speed manual and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Every Caliber is equipped with air conditioning, cruise control, a CD player with MP3 capability, satellite radio, iPod control and UConnect wireless connectivity. Additional trim-dependent features include 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, fog lamps, heated front seats and leather upholstery, along with a multimedia centre boasting a hard drive-based navigation system with 30 gigabytes of internal memory, a touch-screen LCD display and DVD video capability. Safety features include anti-lock brakes, active anti-whiplash front head restraints, front airbags, an inflatable driver knee blocker, and side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants; an electronic stability control system, including traction control and brake assist, is standard on all but the Express.

The Dodge Caliber carries over with minimal changes for 2011. Electronic stability control, including traction control and brake assist, is now standard on all but Express trim levels, while the Mainstreet gets a 6-way power driver’s seat. Additionally, the optional navigation system gains real-time traffic information.

2011 DODGE CALIBER SPECS

Trim Type : Rush 4DR FWD Hatchback

Exterior :

Length : 173.8″, Body width : 68.8″, Body height : 60.4″, Wheelbase : 103.7″, Ground clearance : 8.1″, Curb : 3,104 lbs.

Interior :

Front head room : 40″, Rear head room : 39″, Front shoulder room : 54″, Rear shoulder room : 53″, Front hip room : 52″, Rear hip room : 50″, Front leg room : 41.8″, Rear leg room : 35.7″, Luggage capacity : 18.5 cu.ft., Maximum cargo capacity : 48.0 cu.ft., Standard seating : 5.

Performance :

Base engine size : 2.4 Liters, Base engine type : I-4, Porsepower : 172 hp, Horsepower rpm : 6,000, Torque: 165 lb-ft., Torque rpm : 4,400, Maximum towing capacity : 1,500 lbs., Drive type : front-wheel, Turning radius : 17.7″.

MPG :
Fuel tank capacity : 13.6 gal., EPA mileage estimates : 23 City / 29 Hwy.

Mechanical :

Engine : 2.4L I-4, Engine – valvetrain : DOHC, Brakes : 4-wheel disc, Anti-lock braking system (ABS): 4-wheel, Brake assist: Std, Drive type: Front-wheel, Engine block heater: Opt., Exhaust: stainless steel, Steering : rack and pinion, Suspension tuning : Sport, Front suspension type: strut, Front anti-roll bar: Std, Front shocks: gas-pressurized, Front springs: Coil, Rear suspension type: multi-link, Rear anti-roll bar: Std, Rear shocks: gas-pressurized, Rear springs: Coil, Electronic stability system : Std, Sequential shift control : AUTOSTICK, Transmission : 5-spd man w/OD, Axle ratio : 3.91, Remote vehicle starting system : Opt, Traction control : ABS and driveline.