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April 3, 2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/dodge_nitro_2007

  Eric Peters
EditorEric Peters

 

A new model for Dodge, the Nitro is a mid-size, five-passenger, four-door SUV with macho styling cues. Standard features include a fold-flat, first-row passenger seat and second-row seats with a variety of loading options. The available Load ’n Go cargo floor slides 18 inches rearward to facilitate loading and unloading and holds up to 400 pounds. The ’07 Nitro comes in SXT, SLT, and high-performance R/T trim levels. The standard engine is a 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6, with a 260-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 the step-up option. The 3.7-liter engine comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission; a five-speed automatic is optional. Nitros with the 4.0-liter engine get a five-speed automatic. The Nitro can be ordered in rear-, full-time four-wheel- or part-time four-wheel-drive configurations. Air conditioning, traction and stability control are standard equipment. Wheel sizes range from 16 inches on the standard model to available 20-inch rims on the SLT and R/T. Optional equipment includes heated leather seats, MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System with AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD/MP3 and full-screen touch screen DVD navigation system, and Sirius satellite radio.

TCC Scrapbook:

REVIEW: 2007 Dodge Nitro

  A new model for Dodge, the Nitro is a mid-size, five-passenger, four-door SUV with macho styling cues. Standard features include a fold-flat, first-row passenger seat and second-row seats with a variety of loading options. The available Load ’n Go cargo floor slides 18 inches rearward to facilitate loading and unloading and holds up to 400 pounds. The ’07 Nitro comes in SXT, SLT, and high-performance R/T trim levels. The standard engine is a 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6, with a 260-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 the step-up option. The 3.7-liter engine comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission; a five-speed automatic is optional. Nitros with the 4.0-liter engine get a five-speed automatic. The Nitro can be ordered in rear-, full-time four-wheel- or part-time four-wheel-drive configurations. Air conditioning, traction and stability control are standard equipment. Wheel sizes range from 16 inches on the standard model to available 20-inch rims on the SLT and R/T. Optional equipment includes heated leather seats, MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System with AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD/MP3 and full-screen touch screen DVD navigation system, and Sirius satellite radio. TCC Scrapbook: REVIEW: 2007 Dodge Nitro A new model for Dodge , the Nitro is a mid-size, five-passenger, four-door SUV with macho styling cues. Standard features include a fold-flat, first-row passenger seat and second-row seats with a variety of loading options. The available Load ’n Go cargo floor slides 18 inches rearward ...