Stellantis Media Site 2010 Dodge Caliber — Efficient Five-door Package With All-new Interior Contact: General Media  Inquiries Kristin  Starnes 2010 Dodge Caliber — Efficient Five-door Package With All-new Interior New for 2010: All-new interior  New instrument panel with center storage bin, bright trim accents and chromed HVAC vents and gauge cluster rings (all models)  New vinyl-wrapped and padded, soft-touch door-trim panels and center console armrest (all models)  Driver and front-passenger active head restraints (all models)  Five-speed manual transmission with 2.0-liter World Engine (standard on Caliber SE and SXT)  Sport Appearance package includes new 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, performance suspension and steering (available on Caliber SXT) August 31, 2009,  Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge Caliber is a five-door vehicle that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of an SUV. 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 segments.The 2010 Dodge Caliber features an all-new redesigned interior, including a new instrument panel with a center storage bin, bright accents, a center console with 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.Two World Engine offerings (2.0- and 2.4-liter) provide class-leading horsepower (158 and 172, respectively). Chrysler World Engines feature dual Variable-valve Timing (VVT) and an intake manifold design with flow control valves, both firsts for a Chrysler compact car and typically found only on more expensive vehicles. Combined, these features produce more power, better fuel economy and a smoother, quieter operation than engines without them.In addition, the 2010 Dodge Caliber is chock full of interior features rarely found on entry-level compact vehicles, including Chill Zone™ cooled-beverage storage bin, 115-volt power outlet, rechargeable LED flashlight and an available MusicGate Power™ Sound Group including two articulating speakers packaged in the liftgate that swing down for tailgating and other activities.DODGE CALIBER AT A GLANCEHigh value, bold styling Dodge Caliber redefines the compact, entry-level vehicle by combining high value with bold styling and efficient, flexible attributes consistent with active lifestyles  Caliber’s designed to appeal to global marketsAll-new interior design  New instrument panel, door-trim panels and center console  Soft-touch padded door armrest and center console with split lid for added storage space  Chromed accents on HVAC vents, shift bezel, instrument panel, door spears and cluster rings  Available MusicGate Power Sound System, a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system with rear articulating speakers  Available Chill Zone cooled-beverage storage bin  Available, removable- and rechargeable cargo light  LED illuminated cup holder rings  Available 115-volt power outlet in the center console  Standard 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats with available recline feature  Available fold-flat front-passenger seatA small car that acts big  Dodge Caliber appeals to buyers looking for a compact car 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 with the strength, stance and functionality of an SUV  The Dodge Caliber’s unconventional two-box design provides space-efficient packaging with great proportions, while offering high value  Dodge Caliber’s high H-point gives drivers a command-of-the-road seating positionStandard safety features  Side-curtain air bags  Driver and front-passenger multi-stage air bags  Inflatable knee blocker  Driver and front-passenger active head restraintsPRODUCT CHRONOLOGY2009 Model Year  Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat replaced Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat  Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaced Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat  New “Dodge” badge added to liftgate  Body-color door handles added SXT models  Medium Pebble Beige carpet replaced Light Pebble Beige carpet  Larger floor mats added on SXT and R/T  Uconnect Multimedia and Uconnect Navigation now offered  MusicGate Power™ Sound Group added on SXT Sport model  ABS added on SXT model  Engine compartment and interior floor insulation have been added, and tuning improvements have been made to the engine exhaust for a quieter ride  Improved 2009 EPA fuel economy mpg 24/30 (city/hwy) on SE model with 1.8-liter engine and five-speed manual transaxle  SE Plus Package (included air conditioning with Chill Zone,™ air filtering and 17-inch aluminum wheels and tires)  Premium Sound Group (included leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls, MusicGate Power™ nine-speaker sound system with Boston Acoustics Premium Sound System on SXT model)  Driver Convenience Group included compass, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), HomeLink universal home transceiver, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM), Uconnect Phone and heated seats  Security Group for SXT included front-seat side air bags, engine oil cooler (2.0L only), trailer tow wiring harness, security alarm, daytime running lamps and ESC  Security Group for R/T included front-seat side air bags, engine oil cooler, trailer tow wiring harness, security alarm, daytime running lamps, ESC and Uconnect Navigation2008 Model Year  Surf Blue Pearl Coat replaced Marine Blue Crystal Pearl Coat  Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat replaced Black Clear Coat  New Dark Slate Gray interior added  Interior chromed door handles added on all models  Chromed accents added on heating and air conditioning knobs on all models  Chromed accent ring on radio knobs added on all models  Chromed accents on cluster rings added on all models  SXT model added standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, soft tonneau cover, Stain Repel seat fabric, floor mats, speed control and cabin air filtration system packaged with air conditioning  SXT Sport Package added standard fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and SIRIUS Satellite radio  R/T model added standard heated front seats, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, MusicGate Power™ Sound Group, Boston Acoustics Premium Sound System and floor mats  SIRIUS Satellite Radio now offered with more than 130 channels of radio programming  Engine and transmission calibrations further refined for improved drivability and reduced powertrain noise  Popular Equipment Group (included power windows, window locks and remote keyless entry, soft tonneau cover, speed control and floor mats) available on SE model  Cabin air filtration system bundled with air conditioning available on SE model  Popular Equipment Group II (included leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, fog lamps and SIRIUS Satellite Radio) available on SXT model  Premium Sound Group (included MusicGate Power™ sound system and Boston Acoustics Premium Sound System) available on SXT model  Security Group included Security Alarm, daytime running lamps and ESC on SXT and R/T models  Uconnect Phone bundled with Driver Convenience Group on SXT and R/T models2007 Model Year  All-new for 2007 model year  2007 model year production began in early 2006 at the Belvidere, Ill. Assembly Plant