What Changed for 2011 Dodge

2011 Dodge Charger: The Charger is all-new for 2011. Although the size and styling are familiar, the Charger wears new sheet metal and has a thoroughly remodeled interior. A new V6 engine that produces 292-bhp powers the base SE model. The R/T V8 model continues to offer a 5.7L HEMI V8. All-wheel-drive is available on the R/T V8 model, but is no longer offered with a six-cylinder.
2011 Dodge Durango: The all-new Durango wears a stylish exterior wrapped around a unibody structure borrowed from the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee. The curvy new styling is a sharp break from its tall and boxy predecessor. The new model is shorter in height and length and slightly narrower than past models derived from the Dakota pickup truck. Unlike the Grand Cherokee, the Durango offers three rows of seating for up seven passengers. The Durango is offered with a 3.6l V6 and a 5.7l V8. Both engines are offered in RWD and AWD. A five speed automatic is standard.

2011 Dodge Avenger: Dodge thoroughly revised the Avenger for the 2011 model year. The Avenger wears new front-end and rear-end styling. On the inside, the Avenger has an all-new interior. The 2.4l four cylinder is now paired with a six-speed automatic and a more powerful 3.6l V6 is under the hood of higher trim levels. Engineers reworked the suspension lowering the ride and increasing the track. Chrysler addressed NVH issues with additional sound deadening material.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: The biggest change for the 2011 Grand Caravan is under the hood. An all-new 3.6l V6 engine replaces all three of the engine choices in previous models. This simplifies the lineup to just four models. Visible changes to the Grand Caravan include new front and rear fascias. The interior has new instrument panel and center console unit. Stow 'n Go seats are now standard on all models eliminating the swiveling second row option.
2011 Dodge Journey: The Journey sees a number of improvements for 2011. The most visible change is the upgraded interior and new instrument panel. A new more-powerful 3.6l V6 engine becomes replaces both previous V6 options. The four-cylinder engine is still available in the basic entry-level model. Dodge also addressed the ride and handling of the Journey with a number of updates to the suspension.

2011 Dodge Caliber
2011 Dodge Challenger: The 2011 Challenger sees an increase in power in its entry-level SE model and the range topping SRT8. The standard V6 in the SE model produces 305-bhp. The new 6.4l V8 in the SRT8 produces 470-bhp.
2011 Dodge Nitro: In mid-2010, the Nitro's trim levels were changed to Heat, Detonator and Shock. For 2011, Dodge adds Heat 4.0 offering the base trim level with the upgraded 4.0l V6.