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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

DODGE Nitro 2006-2012 59 Photos
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Based on a lengthened chassis shared with the Jeep Liberty, the Nitro had a distinctive styling with a truck-like grille borrowed from the RAM, inflated fender flares and big wheels up to 20-inch depending on the trim level.

For 2007, the small SUV was available in two trim levels, the SXT and the SLT.

The standard equipment included 16-inch wheels, air-conditioning, power windows, power mirrors and power locks, as well as a roof rack.

With the SXT, the Nitro was equipped with 17-inch alloys, body-colour exterior trim, cruise control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and the Load ’n Go system with a slide-out cargo floor.

The SLT was available with an R/T package that added 20-inch chrome wheels, a tweaked suspension and new cloth upholstery.

Stand-alone options available included leather upholstery, a runs roof, a navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and towing preparation.

The standard engine available for 2007 was a 3.7-liter V6 unit that developed 210 hp mated with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard with the SXT or an optional 4-speed automatic that was standard with the SLT.

A more powerful engine equipped with Nitro R/T, a 4.0-liter V6 the cranked out 260 hp, mated with a standard 5-speed automatic gearbox.

All trim levels came with an optional 4WD system.

Safety wise, the Nitro featured standard antilock disc brakes, stability control and full-length side curtain airbags.

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DODGE Nitro 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  4 gasoline engines
  • 3.7L V6 4AT RWD (213 HP)
  • 3.7L V6 6MT RWD (213 HP)
  • 4.0L 5AT AWD (258 HP)
  • 4.0L V6 5AT RWD (258 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 2.8L CRD 5AT AWD (163 HP)
  • 2.8L CRD 6MT RWD (163 HP)

DODGE Nitro
3.7L V6 4AT RWD (213 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L V6 4AT RWD (213 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3700 cm3
Power:157 KW @ 5200 RPM
213 HP @ 5200 RPM
211 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
319 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/75R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width:73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.7 in (221 mm)
Cargo Volume:42 cuFT (1189 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3933.7 lbs (1784 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5600 lbs (2540 kg)

DODGE Nitro
3.7L V6 6MT RWD (213 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L V6 6MT RWD (213 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3700 cm3
Power:157 KW @ 5200 RPM
213 HP @ 5200 RPM
211 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
319 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/75R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width:73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:108.8 in (2764 mm)
Cargo Volume:42 cuFT (1189 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3933.7 lbs (1784 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

DODGE Nitro
4.0L 5AT AWD (258 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L 5AT AWD (258 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3952 cm3
Power:190 KW @ 5800 RPM
258 HP @ 5800 RPM
255 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:266 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
360 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic, Sequential
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/75R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width:73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:42 cuFT (1189 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4156 lbs (1885 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5456 lbs (2475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

DODGE Nitro
4.0L V6 5AT RWD (258 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 5AT RWD (258 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3952 cm3
Power:190 KW @ 5800 RPM
258 HP @ 5800 RPM
255 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:266 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
360 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/75R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width:73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:42 cuFT (1189 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3971.2 lbs (1801 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5273 lbs (2392 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

DODGE Nitro
2.8L CRD 5AT AWD (163 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L CRD 5AT AWD (163 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3700 cm3
Power:157 KW @ 5200 RPM
213 HP @ 5200 RPM
211 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
319 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/75R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width:73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.7 in (221 mm)
Cargo Volume:42 cuFT (1189 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4277 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5556 lbs (2520 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

DODGE Nitro
2.8L CRD 6MT RWD (163 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L CRD 6MT RWD (163 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2776 cm3
Power:120 KW @ 3800 RPM
163 HP @ 3800 RPM
161 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
400 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/75 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width:73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track:61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.7 in (221 mm)
Cargo Volume:42 cuFT (1189 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4277 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5556 lbs (2520 kg)
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