Dodge Nitro
From the first road tests, the Dodge Nitro has attracted much attention, mostly due to its imposing physique. Its basic engine is a 210 horsepower 3.7-litre V6 tied to a four-speed transmission. The R/T version is powered by a better adapted 4.0-litre V6 engine producing 260 horsepower linked to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Nitro is the Jeep Liberty's cousin, but unlike the Jeep, the Nitro can be rear-wheel driven.
Dodge Nitro
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$25,445 |
| Fees | CA$1,400 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$479/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7 l V6 |
| Power | 210 hp @ 5,200 rpm (157 kW) |
| Torque | 235 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (319 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 649 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/75R16 |
| Rear tires | P225/75R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,544 mm (179″) |
| Width | 1,857 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,775 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,764 mm (109″) |
| Front track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,736 kg (3,827 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 909 l and 1,846 l |
| Fuel tank | 74 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 68%(view ratings) |