Dodge Caliber Trims: Express, SXT, SRT4 & More

Dodge reorganized the names during the Caliber's run. Express, Mainstreet, Heat, Uptown, and Rush defined the 2010–2011 retail range, while the final lineup used SE, SXT, and SXT Plus. R/T and SRT4 belong to earlier sport-focused parts of the range.

In the 2010–2011 lineup, Express is the simpler manual-transmission trim. Mainstreet adds an automatic, stability control, a power driver's seat, fog lamps, a fold-flat front passenger seat, a reclining rear seat, and a rechargeable cargo light.

In the final lineup, SXT adds an automatic, 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, a chrome grille, a fold-flat front passenger seat, a reclining rear seat, and a removable rechargeable cargo light. SE is the simpler manual-transmission version.

In the final lineup, SXT Plus gives the SXT a sportier look and firmer feel. It adds 18-inch polished wheels, sport-tuned suspension, seats with color inserts, and matching dashboard accents. Both retain the flexible front and rear seating.

In the 2010–2011 range, Uptown is the comfort-focused step above Mainstreet. It adds leather-trimmed heated front seats, automatic temperature control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, voice controls, and a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics system.

In the 2010–2011 range, Heat combines the 2.0-liter engine with sport suspension, 18-inch wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, and colorful cabin trim. Rush adds the stronger 2.4-liter engine plus automatic temperature control, a power driver's seat, and upgraded audio.

No. Rush is a sporty regular Caliber with a non-turbo 2.4-liter engine, firmer suspension, and premium cabin equipment. SRT4 is a much harder-edged performance model with a 285-hp turbo engine, six-speed manual, high-performance suspension, and 19-inch wheels.

The 2009–2010 R/T described here is a simpler 2.4-liter sport trim with 18-inch wheels, heated cloth seats, and four-wheel disc brakes. The 2010–2011 Rush is the richer retail sport model, adding firmer suspension, stronger audio, automatic temperature control, and sport-themed trim.

Express fills that role in the 2010–2011 range, while SE does so in the final lineup. Both focus on the Caliber's basic hatchback usefulness and a five-speed manual rather than the extra styling, seating flexibility, and comfort equipment of higher trims.

Uptown is the comfort-focused choice in the 2010–2011 lineup. It combines an automatic with leather-trimmed heated front seats, automatic temperature control, a power driver's seat, voice controls, and a nine-speaker audio system.

Mainstreet is the useful middle choice in the 2010–2011 range, and SXT fills a similar role in the final lineup. Both pair an automatic with added seating flexibility and convenience equipment without moving to the firmer sport-focused setup.

Several trims fit that description in different eras. Heat emphasizes suspension and wheels, Rush adds a stronger non-turbo engine and richer equipment, and the later SXT Plus adds sport suspension, 18-inch wheels, and colorful trim without adding engine power.

Mainstreet includes it in the 2010–2011 lineup. SXT and SXT Plus include it in the final lineup. Folding the front passenger seat flat extends the usable load area for longer items.