Dodge Nitro SUV (2006-2011)

43% Neofiliac36% External
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Product Overview

Dodge Nitro is a compact SUV in production from 2007 to 2011. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.8 to 4.0 liters.
A more posh alternative to the Jeep Wrangler and a variant of the Jeep Liberty, the Nitro used a body-on-frame design with four-wheel independent suspensions.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Dodge Nitro is hardly the "offroader" that Dodge would like you to think.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 43% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High cargo capacity
  • Fully independent suspensions
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Poor offroad capabilities for an SUV

What external reviewers found***

External score 36% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good looks
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of standard kit
Cons
  • A bit gutless
  • Alternatives are more fun to drive
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Specifications

2.8D3.73.7 4WD4.04.0 4WD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity389 L / 13.7 cu-ft ~ 1994 L / 70.4 cu-ft909 L / 32.1 cu-ft ~ 2141 L / 75.6 cu-ft389 L / 13.7 cu-ft ~ 1994 L / 70.4 cu-ft909 L / 32.1 cu-ft ~ 2141 L / 75.6 cu-ft909 L / 32.1 cu-ft ~ 2141 L / 75.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal74.0 L / 19.5 gal73.8 L / 19.5 gal74.0 L / 19.5 gal74.0 L / 19.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload580 kg / 1279 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs665 kg / 1466 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsDiscDisc
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearTransverse stabilizer
Tire Size235/70 R16235/65 R17235/65 R17245/50R20245/50R20
Turning Circle11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1755 mm / 69.1 in1755 mm / 69.1 in1755 mm / 69.1 in1778 mm / 70.0 in1778 mm / 70.0 in
Size | Length4584 mm / 180.5 in4584 mm / 180.5 in4584 mm / 180.5 in4544 mm / 178.9 in4544 mm / 178.9 in
Size | Width1856 mm / 73.1 in1856 mm / 73.1 in1856 mm / 73.1 in1857 mm / 73.1 in1857 mm / 73.1 in
Track Width | Front1549.0 mm / 61.0 in1549.0 mm / 61.0 in1549.0 mm / 61.0 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear1549.0 mm / 61.0 in1549.0 mm / 61.0 in1549.0 mm / 61.0 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs1785.0 kg / 3935.3 lbs1875.0 kg / 4133.7 lbs1802.0 kg / 3972.7 lbs1885.0 kg / 4155.7 lbs
Wheel Size7 J x 167 J x 177 J x 17
Wheelbase2763 mm / 108.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.5 sec10.3 sec10.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.0 sec9.8 sec9.8 sec
Fuel Economy9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) | 17.5 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
Engine | Bore94.0 mm / 3.7 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio17.5:19.6:19.6:110.3:110.3:1
Engine | Displacement2.8 L / 168.9 cu-in / 2768.0 cc3.7 L / 225.8 cu-in / 3701.0 cc3.7 L / 225.8 cu-in / 3701.0 cc4.0 L / 241.2 cu-in / 3952.0 cc4.0 L / 241.2 cu-in / 3952.0 cc
Engine | Power177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 3800 rpm213.0 hp / 158.8 kW @ 5200 rpm213.0 hp / 158.8 kW @ 5200 rpm258.0 hp / 192.4 kW @ 5800 rpm258.0 hp / 192.4 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in65.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in65.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke100.0 mm / 3.9 in90.8 mm / 3.6 in90.8 mm / 3.6 in91.0 mm / 3.6 in91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm318 Nm / 234.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm318 Nm / 234.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed6-speed4-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2007 ~ 2011

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 36%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The Dodge Nitro is being aimed at buyers on a budget so prices will start at less than 20 big ones. It's being pitched at motors such as the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento. Despite that 210bhp it feels a bit gutless. The steering doesn't have much of a relationship with the front wheels.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of standard kit
  • Good looks
Cons
  • A bit gutless
  • Alternatives are more fun to drive

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References

  1. ^ Dodge Nitro 3.7 SXT (2006) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/dodge/dodge-nitro-37-sxt-2006-review/. 2006-10-02. Retrieved 2022-04-19.

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