2010 Dodge Caliber: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2010 Dodge Caliber is a substantially redesigned interior with a new dashboard, center console, door trim, and softer touch points. Dodge also reorganized the retail lineup under five new trim names and dropped the high-performance SRT4.
About the 2010 Dodge Caliber
First and only U.S. generation (2007-2012), 2010 interior refresh year.
Dodge positioned the Caliber as a small hatchback with a taller seating position and flexible cargo space, aimed at shoppers who wanted more everyday usefulness than a traditional compact sedan. Its identity centered on wagon-like practicality, fold-down seating, a big rear opening, and a few clever cabin touches rather than sharp handling or luxury polish. For most buyers, the Caliber was the Dodge-branded answer to a compact car that could handle commuting, errands, and bulky cargo in one boxy package.
The 2010 Caliber ranges from the basic Express and practical Mainstreet to the comfort-focused Uptown, which has leather, heated front seats, and an upgraded stereo. Heat adds sportier handling and 18-inch wheels, while the 2.4-liter Rush sits at the top of the retail range with heated seats, automatic climate control, and a touchscreen audio system.
What changed, by category
2010 Dodge Caliber specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 22–23 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | 32 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 172 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp | 172 hp | 158–172 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 141–165 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 2000 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 2000 lb | 1500 lb | 1000 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 47.4 cu-ft | 47.4 cu-ft | 47.4 cu-ft | 47.4 cu-ft | 47.4 cu-ft | 47.4 cu-ft | 47.4 cu-ft | 47.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
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| Cruise Control | ||||||||
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| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Power Locks | ||||||||
| Power Windows | ||||||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
The redesigned interior is the biggest change. The 2010 Caliber received a new dashboard, center console, and door trim, along with softer padded surfaces in key contact areas.
Is the 2010 Dodge Caliber a full redesign?
No. The 2010 Caliber is a mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign. Its basic body and engine family remained familiar, but the cabin and retail trim structure changed substantially.
Which Dodge Caliber trims were new for 2010?
Express Sport, Mainstreet Sport, Uptown Sport, Heat Sport, and Rush Sport were new for 2010. They reorganized the retail lineup around value, everyday practicality, comfort, and two levels of sportier equipment.
What happened to the Dodge Caliber SRT4 for 2010?
The Caliber SRT4 was dropped for 2010. Rush became the top sport-leaning retail trim, but it used a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and was not a continuation of the high-performance SRT4.
Did the 2010 Dodge Caliber receive any new safety equipment?
Yes. Active front head restraints were added across the 2010 Caliber lineup to help reduce head and neck movement in a rear impact.