2011 Dodge Caliber: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2011 Dodge Caliber is that electronic stability control becomes standard on every trim except Express. This is otherwise a light-update year, with retuned steering, modest equipment upgrades, and a simplified trim lineup rather than a redesign.
About the 2011 Dodge Caliber
1st generation (2007-2012), post-2010 refresh, second-to-last model year.
Dodge pitched the Caliber as a small-footprint hatchback with a tougher look and more everyday usefulness than a typical compact sedan. Its main appeal was wagon-like cargo flexibility, a higher seating position, and a few distinctive convenience touches such as the Chill Zone cooled glovebox bin and available liftgate speakers. Shoppers picked it for utility and attitude more than cabin polish or sharp handling.
The 2011 Caliber ranges from the practical Express and better-equipped Mainstreet to the sportier Heat and Rush, while Uptown emphasizes comfort. Mainstreet has a fold-flat front passenger seat and a power driver’s seat, Heat pairs 18-inch wheels with a firmer suspension, and Rush stands out with a 2.4-liter engine and a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics audio system. Uptown adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and standard Bluetooth.
What changed, by category
2011 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, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 22–23 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 32 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 172 hp | 158–172 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 141–165 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 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 |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Hill Start Assist | |||||
| Stability Control | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2011 Dodge Caliber?
The biggest change is expanded standard electronic stability control. It is standard on the 2011 Mainstreet, Heat, Uptown, and Rush trims, but not on Express.
Is the 2011 Dodge Caliber a redesign?
No, the 2011 Dodge Caliber is not a redesign. It is a light-update year within the first generation, with retuned steering, safety and equipment upgrades, and several discontinued trims.
Which 2011 Dodge Caliber trim does not have standard electronic stability control?
Express is the only 2011 Dodge Caliber trim without standard electronic stability control. Mainstreet, Heat, Uptown, and Rush have it as standard equipment.
How does the 2011 Dodge Caliber lineup differ from 2010?
The 2011 lineup drops the R/T Sport, SE Sport, and SXT Sport trims. The remaining lineup consists of Express Sport, Mainstreet Sport, Heat Sport, Uptown Sport, and Rush Sport.
What equipment was upgraded on the 2011 Dodge Caliber?
The 2011 Caliber gains several trim-specific upgrades. Mainstreet gets a standard power driver’s seat and heated front seats, Uptown gets standard Bluetooth and a new optional wheel design, and Rush gets new stitching for its optional leather interior. A navigation and audio option with Sirius Travel Link is also added.