Dodge Nitro
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The Dodge Nitro is an SUV from the Dodge division of DaimlerChrysler. Launched for the 2007 model year (at the same time as its competitor, the Ford Edge) at the Chicago Auto Show, the Nitro shares its platform with the Jeep Liberty. It will be assembled at the Toledo North Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio. This Jeep facility is part of a complex including the Toledo South Assembly Plant, home to the Jeep Wrangler since the 1940s. As a mid-size SUV, the Nitro fills the mid-size SUV class left by the first-generation Durango.
The Nitro will be priced below US$20,000 on introduction, and will be one of the first modern Dodge-branded cars to be sold in Europe. All Nitros will be available with rear wheel drive, and all wheel drive will be optional.
Dodge will tout the car's "Load 'N Go" sliding cargo floor as a major selling feature. Similar to a system offered on the Saab 9-5 station wagon, the floor can be extended through the rear hatch by 18 in (457 mm) to ease loading.
Models
The Nitro is available in three trim levels: SXT, SLT, and R/T. Two V6 engines are available at launch, including a new-generation 4.0 L engine expected to replace the OHV V6 across much of Chrysler's line. A 3.7 L PowerTech V6 is also available.
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | 2007– | 3.7 L PowerTech V6 | 210 hp (157 kW) | 235 ft·lbf (319 N·m) | 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| SLT | 2007– | 4-speed automatic | |||
| R/T | 2007– | 4.0 L SOHC V6 | 255 hp (190 kW) | 275 ft·lbf (373 N·m) | 5-speed automatic |
External links
- [Dodge Nitro fan site and forums]
- [Dodge Nitro] Discussion Forum
References
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| Cars: | Avenger | Caliber | Charger | Charger Daytona | Magnum | Viper | |
| Vans/SUVs: | Nitro | Caravan/Grand Caravan | Durango | |
| Trucks: | Dakota | Ram | SRT-10 | Sprinter | |
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| Cars: | 024 | 330 | 400 | 600 | 880 | Aries | Aspen | Avenger | Challenger | Charger (B-body) | Charger (L-body) | Colt | Conquest | Coronet | Custom 880 | Dart | Daytona | Demon | Diplomat | Dynasty | Intrepid | La Femme | Lancer | Matador | Mirada | Monaco | Neon | Omni | Polara | Shadow | Sierra | Spirit | SRT-4 | St. Regis | Stealth | Stratus | Super Bee | |
| Vans/SUVs: | Mini Ram Van | Raider | Ramcharger | Ram Van | Ram Wagon | Sportsman | Town Panel | Town Wagon | Tradesman | |
| Trucks: | 50 Series | A100 | B Series | C Series | D Series | Power Wagon | Rampage | Ram 50 | |
| Corporate: | Fratzog | John Francis Dodge | Horace Elgin Dodge | |
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