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Curb Weight | 3971 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 40.8 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 178.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 5000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 75.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.3 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 108.8 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5600 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1150 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 73.1 inches |
Fog Lights | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 16 mpg | ||
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Highway | 20 mpg | ||
Combined | 17 mpg |
Drivetrain | 4WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
5 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 260 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 265 @ 4200 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 4.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | Unlimited years / Unlimited miles | ||
Corrosion | 3 years / Unlimited miles |
While the 2009 Dodge Nitro derives much of its appeal from its bold exterior styling, it still offers all the versatility of a typical compact/midsize SUV. Generous rear-seat legroom and a handy slide-out cargo floor help sweeten the deal.
Compared to its car-based crossover competitors, the Nitro’s more truck-like roots involve ride and handling compromises. There is no four-cylinder or diesel engine in the lineup and fuel economy with the two available V6 engines is far from impressive.
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| Price | $7,274 | $7,085 | $6,645 | $6,534 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.9 | N/A | 3.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 16/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | City 20/Hwy 25/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | 4.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 260 @ 6000 RPM | 180 @ 6800 RPM | 169 @ 6200 RPM | 172 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 4.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | FWD | 4WD |