2010 Dodge Nitro
MSRP
$31,495
drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
epa classification
4WD Sport Utility
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
14.0
energuide estimate - hwy
9.7
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.7L/226
sae net horsepower @ rpm
210 @ 5200
sae net torque @ rpm
235 @ 4000
trans type
4
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
73.8
wheelbase
108.8
length, overall
178.9
width, max w/o mirrors
73.1
height, overall
69.9
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
5428
Base Curb Weight
4162
Cruising Range - City
1239.26
Cruising Range - Hwy
1788.62
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350
Engine Order Code
EKG
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Order Code
DGV
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.21
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.73
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.3
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Order Code
TSV
Rear Tire Order Code
TSV
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC
Front Tire Size
P235/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P235/65R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.36
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.42
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36.3
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.44 x 0.47
Front Head Room
40.6
Front Leg Room
40.8
Front Shoulder Room
57.2
Front Hip Room
56.8
Second Head Room
40.8
Second Leg Room
37.7
Second Shoulder Room
56.4
Second Hip Room
47.4
Track Width, Front
61.0
Track Width, Rear
61.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
32.1
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The Nitro is Dodge’s version of the popular Jeep Liberty, however, for 2010, there’s only one model available. The Nitro SXT comes with a 210-hp 3.7-litre V6, four-speed automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive. The exterior styling is where the Nitro excels, especially with the optional 20-inch wheels. Inside, the plain cabin is cramped with a large transmission tunnel courtesy of the Jeep it’s based on.

 

Pros

Macho SUV looks

Cons

Expensive fuel bills