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Dodge Nitro (2007 – 2010) Review

Dodge Nitro (2007 – 2010) At A Glance

1/5

+Looks tough and five-seat interior is practical.

-Eco warriors will take one look and hate you.

On average it achieves 82% of the official MPG figure

Reviews for Dodge Nitro (2007 – 2010)'s top 3 rivals

Jeep Commander
3/5
Seven seats. Good diesel engine. Excellent off-road and decent on road.
Cadillac SRX
3/5
Seats seven, comes with plenty of equipment.
Subaru Tribeca
2/5
Stacked full of kit and seats up to seven. Comfortable ride.

Dodge Nitro (2007 – 2010) models and specs

Dimensions
Length 4584 mm
Width 1856 mm
Height 1773 mm
Wheelbase 2763 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 1950–2015 kg
Boot Space 397 L
Warranty 3 years
Servicing 12500 miles
Costs
List Price £18,703–£24,295
Insurance Groups -
Road Tax Bands K–L
Official MPG 24.1–33.6 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult -
Child -
Pedestrian -
Overall -

On sale until January 2010

4 X 4
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.8 CRD SXT £23,295 33.6 mpg 11.5 s
2.8 CRD SXT Auto £23,295 - -
2.8 CRD SXT Automatic £24,295 - -

On sale until January 2009

4 X 4
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.8 CRD SE £18,703 33.6 mpg 11.5 s
3.7 SXT Auto £23,201 - -

Model History

July 2007

Dodge Nitro was the brand’s first mid-size SUV based on the Dodge Nitro concept unveiled at the 2005 Chicago Autoshow. In UK from July 2007.

4,584mm (15') x 1,856mm (6' 1").

Five-seater SUV "with distinctive styling, sporty performance and a very flexible interior." Right-hand drive versions of Nitro in the UK in mid 2007 with petrol and diesel engines.

Safety, security and convenience features include ‘Load ‘N Go’ rear floor cargo system.” One petrol and one diesel engine together with a 4x4 drivetrain to provide customers with a safe, confident drive on slippery or loose surfaces and in poor weather conditions such as heavy rain and snow. All-new 2.8-litre common rail turbo diesel engine is four-cylinder, in-line available with a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic transmission and is expected to account for more than 90 per cent of UK sales. Maximum power is 174 bhp and peak torque is 339 lb.-ft with a fuel economy figure of 30.1 mpg. The 3.7-litre SOHC V-6 petrol engine with an automatic gearbox provides performance of 203 bhp and 232 lb.-ft. of torque.

The Dodge Nitro aunched in the UK in July 2007 and the SE and SXT models are list-priced as follows:

2.8 CRD SE man £18,990

2.8 CRD SXT man £22,490

2.8 CRD SXT auto £23,490

3.7 SXT Auto £23,490

What to watch out for

30-12-2013:

On 25k mile 4 year old Dodge Nitro one of the engine mountings broke. Replaced by independent mechanic at cost of £300 after 3 week wait for the part. FIAT refused to contribute.

23-05-2014:

Starting problems with Nitro 2.8 diesel led to replacement of 2 injectors, crank sensor and camshaft sensor, but problem persists.