2008 Dodge Nitro

2008 Dodge Nitro

The Dodge Nitro is a compact SUV from the Dodge division of Chrysler LLC. Launched for the 2007 model year at the Chicago Auto Show, the Nitro shares its platform with the Jeep Liberty. It is 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. The Nitro went into production in August 2006 and went on sale in September. The Nitro is also Dodge's first compact SUV since the Raider was discontinued in 1990.

The Nitro is priced at US$19,885. It is one of the first modern Dodge-branded cars on sale in Europe since its introduction in early 2007. All Nitros are available with rear-wheel drive, part-time all-wheel drive is available as an option. The top-line Nitro R/T with all-wheel drive sells for $27,630^[1]. It was Dodge's entry-level SUV until the 2009 model year, when the larger, car-based Dodge Journey crossover SUV arrived to be priced below the Nitro.

Dodge is touting 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.

Net Price: $20,255

ENGINES
3.7-Liter V6 Engine

AXLES - REAR
Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle

AXLES - GEAR RATIOS
3.21 Axle Ratio Details

TRANSMISSIONS
6-Speed Manual Transmission

TIRES
P225/75R16 BSW All Season Tires

WHEELS
16" x 7.0" Styled Steel Wheels

ROOFS
Standard Roof

SPEAKER SYSTEMS
4 Speakers

SOUND SYSTEMS
AM/FM Stereo Radio w/In-Dash CD/MP3 Player Details

SOUND SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Removable Short-Mast Antenna

SEATS
Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats

MIRRORS
Rearview Day/Night Mirror
Power Fold-Away Mirrors

GLASS
Solar-Control Glass
Tinted Windshield Glass

CONVENIENCE/SECURITY OPTIONS
Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags Details
Supplemental Side Curtain Air Bags Details
Manually Adjustable Seats
Power Windows with Driver's One-Touch-Down Feature
Speed-Sensitive Power Locks

CLIMATE CONTROL OPTIONS
Air Conditioning

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
160-Ampere Alternator
600-Ampere Maintenance-Free Battery
Electronic Stability Program Details
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Details
Rear 60/40 Folding Split Reclining Seat
Front-Passenger Fold-Flat-Forward Seat
Floor Carpet
Base Door Trim Panel
Floor Console
Rear Window Defroster
Sliding Shaft Sun Visors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System Details
Instrument Panel
Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
120-MPH Speedometer
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Intermittent Wiper/Washer
Dual-Note Electric Horns
Auxiliary 12-Volt Power Outlet
Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning LP
Illuminated Entry
Courtesy Lamps
Map/Dome Reading Lamps
Rear Dome Lamp
Center Hi-Mount Stop Lamp
Front License Plate Bracket
Bright Grille
Bodyside Molded-In-Color Moldings
Molded-in-Color Fascias
Black Door Handles
Black License Plate Brow
Sill Molding
Side Roof Rails
"Nitro" Badge
19.5-Gallon Fuel Tank
Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Details
Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering Details
Steering Wheel
Sport Suspension
Tilt Steering Column
Compact Spare Tire
Occupant Classification System Details
Tethered Fuel Filler Cap Details
Protective Coating and Remover