The 2009 Dodge Nitro brings aggressive styling and sporty handling to the mid-sized SUV market.
The Nitro's standard sport suspension and wheels to the corner design make for a rock steady ride in a wide variety of driving situations.
Nitro's two engines choices are a 3.7 liter V6 generating 210 horsepower and a 4.0-liter V6 that puts out 255 horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels or available 4-wheeldrive through a 4-speed automatic on the smaller V6, and a 5-speed auto on the larger of the two.
Fuel economy for the Nitro ranges from 16 miles per gallon city to 22 miles per gallon highway.
The Nitro comes in SE, SLT, and R/T trims. Features like a rear auxiliary power outlet come standard in all trims, but for options such as touch screen display and rear seat video screens, you will have to opt for the SLT or R/T.
Base MSRP for the 2009 Dodge Nitro is $21,940. A fully loaded R/T can cost more than $30,000. The Nitro is backed by Dodge's impressive lifetime limited powertrain warranty.
With the power and handling to match its sporty, yet rugged styling, the 2009 Dodge Nitro aims to own the road.