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2007 Dodge Nitro Review

The 2007 Dodge Nitro is a new mid-size SUV monster. Dodge Durango redesigned full-size in 2004 and since He has been planning the Nitro. There are many mid-size SUV out there, and Dodge Nitro wanted the distinctive character in order to maintain its reputation bold styling. The result is a vehicle very square, with big fender flares.

The Nitro looks and feels larger than its size, position high seating that SUV owners enjoy, and good cabin space. It has a cargo storage system whereby the rear seats and passenger seat Front fold completely flat in seconds, additionally, the cargo floor slides rearward over the rear bumper, and can withstand 400 pounds, for so the lifting of heavy objects much simpler.

The Nitro comes in two-wheel drive or four wheel drive, with a choice of V6 engines, one old and one new version. The new 4.0-liter V6 is better than the previous 3.7-liter, with 50 more HP and fuel economy that is a few miles per gallon less. However 4.0-liter engine only comes on top of-the-line R / T model, which costs about $ 2,700 more than the most popular SLT, but a five-speed automatic also comes with the R / T, and that transmission is better than the standard four-speed in the SLT.

There are three types of upholstery: fabric, a stain-repellent fabric and perforated leather. No matter which option the interior, the seats are very comfortable. The cabin is quiet thanks to heavy use of sound deadening material, and visibility the rear and front corners of the Nitro is excellent.

For a base price of $ 19,225, the owner of Nitro gets a lot of features security that are often optional on other vehicles such as front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability program control traction and brake assist, and monitor tire pressure to top it off.

Alignment Model

The 2007 Dodge Nitro comes in three models, each with a choice of two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD).

There are three models of the new 2007 Dodge Nitro: the SXT in 2WD, 4WD $ 20,735 part-time), SLT ($ 22,635 and $ 24,145) and R / T and full-time 4WD), all prices plus delivery of $ 660.

The SXT ($ 19.225) comes with a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 and a choice of speed manual transmission or six 4-speed automatic ($ 1,000). The 4WD model ($ 20.735) uses a part-time four-wheel drive system. Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, air conditioning, remote entry with power windows and locks, outlet of 115 volts, flat folding seat front passenger, 60/40 folding rear seat, AM / FM / CD MP3 with traction control and six speakers, and assistant Brake, front color molded board and fender flares, folding power mirrors, rear window washer / wiper, and 16-inch wheels.

The SLT ($ 22.635) and SLT 4WD ($ 24,145) come standard with the car transport. The SLT adds cloth seats stain resistant, six-way power adjustable driver's seat, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, console, cruise control, heated mirrors, compass, auto-dimming rearview mirror, vehicle information instrumentation, tinted windows, body-color front and rear fender flares, and aluminum wheels, 17 inches.

The R / T ($ 25,310) has a new 4.0-liter V6 that generates 260 horsepower, coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission. The R / T 4WD model ($ 26,970) has a system of full-time four-wheel drive. The R / T comes with a sport suspension with 20-inch wheels and Goodyear Eagle tires. The R / T is equipped as the SLT, but also has Satellite Radio.

Options for all three models include a power sunroof, fog lights, spare wheel size, and towing package. Full-time 4WD is an option at half time 4WD SXT and SLT models. Options for the SLT and R / T include leather upholstery, navigation system, start remote control, telephone with hands free, deluxe sound system with eight speakers and a subwoofer. The optional navigation system Multimedia Features Infotainment, audio, entertainment and communication wrapped into one, along with the voice command and a 20 gigabyte hard drive for storing music and photos.
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Walkaround

Dodge advertising makes a big deal about the aesthetics of Nitro, Athletics citing his call. We're not sure. We could call it muscular, but mostly just look square. The fender flares are exaggerated the only rounded parts in style. Every other angle is square-ish. It looks and feels larger than average size, which some find to be a good thing.

From the front, undoubtedly Dodge. Focus has that big grille, which looks much better in body color (R / T) chrome (SXT, SLT). The horizontal headlamps, turn cuts of the signal and fog lamps are an orderly adjustment in the massive face.

However, no attempt seems as if much was made for the front bumper / Fascia be tidy, but has edges on all sides, including a valley that might hold a license plate three feet wide, or maybe a bumper sticker that says: "I'm a Dodge so I'm in your face!" Under that, there is a wide air intake for the power steering cooler, whose thin fins are exposed to flying stones because there is no screen.

Following the example of the faux portholes on the Buick Lucerne, or possibly the tradition of a Mercedes-Benz sports car there is a trapezoid-shaped insert, black plastic with three chrome ribs, located just in front of mirrors. It is intended to resemble a slot cooling. It is a nice touch, and that little piece that goes a long way toward relaxation as the Nitro block.

In silhouette, with its relatively upright windshield, high beltline and rectangular windows, plus short front overhang, its shape is reminiscent of, say, a '62 Dodge Power Wagon. But from the posterior angle of three quarters, the lines around the rear glass are reminiscent of its big cousin, the Jeep Commander. We like the cleaner black, rather than chromium, around windows.

Our test Nitro R / T was equipped with standard 20-inch chrome aluminum wheels, sure are showy. The long side wall more closely with the 20-inch tires does not seem to offer protection against flats.

Interior Features

The SXT comes in a cloth base, but the cloth in the SLT and R / T is something called YES Essentials; claims to repel stains, control odors and reduce static electricity. The optional perforated charcoal leather wood red stitching on our test R / T was beautiful. The front seats are very comfortable and supportive, with bolstering excellent.

The steering wheel is a handsome four-spoke, with a big center hub and thick spokes at 9:00 and 3:00 pm, smaller radii of 5 and 7, center buttons information under their thumb in large rays. There are three main instruments: speedo in center, tachometer right and fuel and temperature to the left. They are very handsome and legible on all digital information still visible in the sun because the three pods are carefully wrapped. Chrysler has the right meter and shock in general, GM out of the water when it comes to attractive style and functionality.

There is good legroom face of the seat, and feels as if he had still more because the dashboard is narrow, so the cabin feel nothing like that in a minivan. The script also has an insert in the center console, about 6 x 9 inches with rubber grip on the bottom, and is perfect for, well, things. The glove box is the full width of the passenger side.

mirror visibility is very good, there only windows, no attempt swoopy style sheet metal. And again, because the front fenders have no rise or real shape, it is easy see the front corners of the vehicle, making parking a relief compared to many vehicles this size.

The square theme continues with the center console and its instruments and buttons for the sound system and air conditioning, although nowadays many cars look alike, which is not bad, just almost natural. Everything is clean, easy to operate and easy to understand. We especially like the door handles, an intelligent ergonomic design: they are like a loop and a half, and only have to slide three or four fingers against the door inside the handle, fingers facing forward so there is no twist of the wrist, and pull.

Among the seats, along with the gearshift, transfer case, and the emergency brake lever, there are two fixed cupholders and a small recess for change. There is a shallow pan depth at the top of the center console storage bin, and a deep compartment that, as a lady in the press briefing, he said, is enough great to keep your cat, travel by road.

But the Nitro really up with the times behind the front seat. No load "function is Go quickly and easily flops the 60/40 rear seats and front passenger seat totally flat. With the tailgate up, vinyl rugs (washable on the SXT) cargo floor slides into the back of 18 inches, along the bumper, saving a new charger. It has a capacity of 400 pounds.

Less than half the cargo floor There is a magazine of four inches deep that can store things such as jumper cables and tools, or hide a laptop.

During the last couple of years, Dodge has been working hard on making their SUVs quiet, and the Nitro succeeds. The 3.7-liter engine is rather high, but the soundproofing material Nitro good cushioning.

Finally, the air conditioning might be fine on a normal day, but it seemed marginal to the heat.

Impressions management

Following long cruises in both the Dodge Nitro SLT 4WD and R / T 2WD, we prefer the R / T.

The 3.7-liter engine in the SLT is slightly hard and too slow, and four-speed automatic transmission needs another team, which knocked the SLT time 40 miles per hour, and not tearing down the tranny and the vehicle he was Wimpy. The suspension is hit with a jolt, especially at lower speeds and mostly in the front wheels. And when we turned off the control Stability and driven aggressively around a hairpin bend, the front wash as bad as anything I've felt in a long time, Goodyear Wrangler tires. This was surprising given that the Nitro is a rear wheel design of the unit.

The R / T costs about $ 2,700 more, but it def. worthwhile. It's best player, most of the upholstery in the same color as the body, although the 20 "wheels chrome are a bit expensive (like a $ 1,405 option on the SLT, shame I can not obtain 17 – "the size in the R / T and save the money.) Models Chrysler R / T are considered high performance, but in this case is not hot-rod high performance.

The 4.0-liter V6 is a new single overhead cam engine. It's rated at 260 horsepower, 50 more than the engine of the SLT, and offers 265 lb.-ft. of torque at 4200 rpm. That's a lot horsepower and torque, and we can not say that the R / T really feels like says a lot.

The R / T engine is quieter than the 3.7-liter in the SLT, and reaches almost the same mileage: 17 city and 21 highway in 2WD, with 89 octane recommended but 87 acceptable. We have 16.7 mpg driving the R / T very hard.

The five-speed automatic transmission makes a difference in smoothness over the 4-speed. However, in manual mode, it does so. Responds to a change by the driver (At least this driver) about half the time. As a result, spending on roads is unnecessarily dangerous. The upshifts near redline (6000 rpm) and a little slow. And the shift mechanism is not comfortable either.

The operation of the R / T is reasonable, and more direct than the SLT, quality tires helps a little. But the ride is much better, in this 2WD model. In theory, the R / T tuned suspension should be firm much more, and surely is a better vehicle in general, but also much more comfortable.

Summary

The Nitro is the first mid-size SUV from Dodge, and has all the Dodge character. It is built on the same platform as the Jeep Liberty, and it really feels superior to its volume, thanks in large part to a high beltline, high position seats and glass So instead of sheet metal in the rear corners. It is not easy to make an SUV look, and the Nitro is right. Mechanically, it is stimied by 3.7-liter engine and four-speed automatic transmission in the SXT and SLT models, the most popular models.

Model as tested
Dodge Nitro R / T ($ 25,310) Base Price
19 225
Basic warranty
3 years/50, 000 miles Price as tested
28 645
Gathered
Toledo, Ohio, as tested Options
Tow Group, power sunroof, AM/FM/6 CD/DVD/MP3 with 8 speakers and a subwoofer for full size replacement hands-free communications ($ 2,675)
Destination charge:
660
Wolverine gas tax:
N / A
Overview line model
Model lineup
Dodge Nitro SXT 2WD ($ 19.225) SXT 4WD ($ 20,735), SLT 2WD ($ 22.635) SXT 4WD ($ 24,145); R / T 2WD ($ 25,310), R / T 4WD ($ 26,970) Engines
4.0-liter SOHC V6
Safety equipment (Standard)
multi-stage front airbags, airbags front and rear side impact curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes, electronic stability program with traction control and brake assistance, mitigation electronic roll, child seat anchor system, tire pressure monitor transmissions
5-speed automatic
The team security (optional)

Specifications as Tested
Standard Equipment
air conditioning, remote entry with power windows and locks, six power adjustable driver's seat, flat folding front passenger seat, 60/40 folding rear bench seat, Load 'N Go cargo storage system with tie rails, AM / FM / CD with MP3 satellite radio and six speakers, SIRIUS, heated power folding mirrors, rear window washer / wiper, column tilt steering, cruise control, tinted glass, overhead console, vehicle information instrumentation, compass, 115V outlet, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and aluminum wheels 20 "
Engine & Transmission
Engine
4.0 liter SOHC V6 Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain type
rear-wheel drive EPA fuel economy city / highway
17/21
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
260 @ 6000 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
265 @ 4200
Suspension
Brakes, front / rear
disc / disc with ABS Tires
P245/50R20
Front Suspension
Independent suspension, rear
independent
Accommodation
Capacity Capacity
5 Head / hop / Legroom, front
40.6/56.8/40.8
Head / hop / Legroom, environment
N / A head and hip or leg room, rear
40.8/47.4/37.7
Measurements
Fuel Capacity
19.5 Load
N / A
Trunk volume
75.6 Capacity Shooting
5000
Wheelbase
108.8 Track, front / rear
61.0/61.0
Length / width / height
Distance 178.9/73.1/69.9 ground
7.3
Turning circle
Dry weight 36.3
3971
2007 Dodge Nitro Reviews User

About the Author

Brian James is a Paintless Dent Repair Technician and car crazy individual! This article may be reproduced as long as it is done so in its entirety and without any edits-

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