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The Dodge Nitro is a compact SUV that started production back in 2006 as a 2007 model. The Nitro shares a platform with the second generation Jeep Liberty, but is lower, longer, and wider. The great thing about the Nitro is that it has a big cargo hold that is larger thanks to the squared off shape of the exterior of the vehicle. The Nitro comes in two trim levels: the SE and SXT. These trims are offered with premium clothed trimmed seats or available leather trimmed seats in the SXT, six speakers, and standard front row active head restraints. Power comes from either a 3.7L V6 producing 210 HP and 235 lb-ft of torque or a 4.0L V6 delivering 260 HP and 265 lb-ft of torque. Nitro and Wrangler recall
 
According to the Detroit Free Press newspaper, Chrysler has issued a recall for 80,000 Dodge Nitro and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The vehicles’ engines can stall. According to the automaker, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received about 180 complaints about the problem. Apparently, the problem is due to an unexpected, though brief, of interruption of electrical power to the engine. Dealers will reprogram a “power module” in the vehicle to correct the (.. > Full story
Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Nitro to be redesigned
Oups! Tom LaSorda, Chrysler’s CEO got upset after Consumer Reports made their evaluation over the Sebring and the Dodge Nitro. As he says the company underestimated its competitors, set standards too low in some areas and was not where it needed to be in areas such as fuel economy, interior quality, and limiting noise and vibration. As a result of this “embarrassing misses” extremely aggressive actions are to be taken. In an interview with Detroit News, Chrysler’s product (... > Full story 2007 Dodge Nitro by Startech
The new Dodge Nitro stands out in a crowd with its characteristic design. STARTECH presents a complete custom parts and design program that further accentuates the extravagant appearance. Full story
2007 Dodge Nitro 5.7L HEMI
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show has witnessed the debut of a number of cutting-edge vehicles from Chrysler Group’s SkunkWerks team in the past few years. This year will be no different, as Mopar® and the SkunkWerks team will debut new custom vehicles at SEMA. Full story 2007 Dodge Nitro Panel Wagon
With hot rod flavor, this retro 2-door Dodge Nitro Panel Wagon also has modern flair. The Nitro Panel Wagon began as a statement about traditional hot rodding. It not only had to be a styling statement, it had to be functional, just as the speed shops did it the ‘50s and ‘60s. Modifying a standard Dodge Nitro by hand, the same way a custom car builder would. It’s Mopar-themed throughout – accessory, performance, and replacement part Full story
Dodge Nitro Panel Wagon to debut at SEMA
Chrysler has announced that they unveil the Dodge Nitro Panel Wagon at SEMA Motor Show starting October 31st to November 3rd. The Nitro Panel Wagon features windowless side panels and a flat load floor. The Chevrolet HHR Panel, that made the debut at Miami Auto Show will also be on display at SEMA. "A panel wagon war between the domestics is exactly what we need right now to take our minds off of quarterly earnings and monthly sales (... TopSpeed Headline News
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Dodge preparing hot-rod versions of new Nitro SUV for SEMA
Dodge will unveil two hot-rod versions of its new Nitro SUV at the annual fall SEMA show in Las Vegas, including a Hemi-powered edition with 22-inch wheels and tires. Also on display will be the Dodge Challenger Super Sport concept. the Nitro will be powered by a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and will feature a Tremec five-speed gearbox, Brembo brakes and 22-inch Alcoa wheels. The SEMA Nitro will be painted in black-purple metallic, with a two-tone black and slate-gray interior. The second Nitro (...) > Full story
Dodge announces 2007 line-up prices
On the heels of the hot-selling all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber, two additional all-new vehicles are about to arrive in Dodge showrooms. Today Dodge announced pricing for the 2007 Dodge Nitro and Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab. “Nitro and Ram 3500 Chassis Cab effectively expand the Dodge brand portfolio,” said Tom Loveless, Director – Dodge Marketing and Global Communications, Chrysler Group. “Nitro is the brand’s first mid-size SUV while Ram 3500 Chassis Cab further builds on Dodge’s > Full story
2007 Dodge Nitro
The Dodge brand - which is no stranger to creating innovative automotive products and features - is spicing up the mid-size SUV segment with the 2007 Dodge Nitro, a new sport-utility vehicle whose bold and aggressive styling matches its dynamic performance. Full story
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