Download Print Press Kit: 2007 Dodge Nitro, What's New for '07 2007 Dodge NItro: What's New for 2007 Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2006 - “WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007” NEW MODELS The all-new Dodge Nitro is available in three models: Dodge Nitro SXT, Dodge Nitro SLT and Dodge Nitro R/T, differentiated by powertrain selections, features and option selections EXTERIOR Dodge Nitro is available in eight new colors: Black Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Stone White Clear Coat, Sunburst Orange, Pearl Coat, Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat Muscular hood and large crosshair grille Tough, strong, capable appearance with deep body sections and high beltline Wheels-to-the-corners stance Large halogen headlamps Molded-in-color Dark Slate fascias and fender flares — SXT Body-color fascias and fender flares — SLT and R/T Standard chrome grille — SXT and SLT– or body color with bright billets — R/T Fascia-mounted fog lamps Roof rack with optional cross rails Liftgate with standard wiper and washer INTERIOR 488.2 cu. in. (10L) of storage space Cargo capacity of 32.1 cu. ft. with rear seat up, 65.2 cu. ft. with rear seats folded Maximum cargo volume of 75.6 cu. ft. LOAD ‘N GO™ slide-out cargo load floor — SLT and R/T Six cargo tie-down loops YES Essentials® Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric — SLT and R/T Standard AM/FM stereo with single CD radio MP3/WMA auxiliary jack Optional AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD/DVD audio capability MP3/WMA auxiliary jack radio Optional MyGIG® Multimedia Infotainment System with AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD/MP3 and full-screen touch screen navigation radio Optional AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD full-screen navigation radio Six-speaker sound system — standard Infinity® Premium Audio System with eight speakers plus sub-woofer — optional R/T, standard SLT G Package Optional rear-seat DVD entertainment system with folding headsets Optional SIRIUS Satellite Radio 115-volt AC inverter outlet 12-volt auxiliary power outlets [one in the IP and the other in the cargo area] Optional power sunroof Optional UConnect® Hands-free Communication System Driver’s six-way power seat — SLT and R/T Optional heated leather seats — SLT and R/T Reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seat R/T logo embossed on front seats, accent stitching on R/T front and rear seats Electronic Vehicle Information Center — SLT and R/T Power windows, locks, mirrors Remote keyless entry Compass, temperature readout — optional Nitro SXT; standard SLT, R/T HomeLink universal garage door opener — optional Nitro SXT; standard SLT, R/T Automatic dimming rearview mirror Tire Pressure Monitoring warning lamp — standard SXT Tire Pressure Monitoring display — standard on SLT and R/T Speed control — optional SXT, standard SLT and R/T Air conditioning Illuminated entry Standard floor mats POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS Standard 3.7-liter SOHC 12-valve V-6 engine with Electronic Throttle Control Optional 4.0-liter SOHC 24-valve V-6 engine with Electronic Throttle Control Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel-drive models Standard full-time four-wheel drive with automatic transmission (late availability) Part-time four-wheel drive Standard six-speed manual transmission with 3.7-liter engine V-6 Optional four-speed automatic transmission with 3.7-liter engine V-6 Standard five-speed automatic transmission with 4.0-liter V-6 Optional remote start New Short- and Long-Arm (SLA) front suspension New five-link rear suspension Power-assisted rack and pinion steering 16-inch full-face steel wheels — Nitro SXT 16-inch aluminum wheels — optional Nitro SXT 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels — optional Nitro SXT, standard SLT 17-inch chrome-clad cast-aluminum wheels — optional SLT 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels — standard R/T, optional SLT P225/75R16 all-season tires — standard Nitro SXT P235/65R17 outline white letter tires — optional Nitro SXT and SLT P235/65R17 vertically serrated band tires — standard SLT P245/50R20, all-season, black sidewall tires — optional SLT, standard R/T Standard four-wheel disc brakes 19.5-gallon (73.8-liter) fuel tank Optional Class III trailer hitch SAFETY & SECURITY Advanced multi-stage front air bags Supplemental side air bags, inflatable curtains with extended up time BeltAlert Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Automatic locking retractors Pretensioners and load-limiting retractors for front seat belts Electronic Stability Program (ESP), includes Brake Assist All-speed traction control Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) Energy-absorbing steering wheel and steering column Four-wheel disc anti-lock brake system Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Structural safety cage Side guard door beams, front and rear Unique front fascia to support pedestrian protection Enhanced rear structure and mid-mounted fuel tank Driver and passenger side power windows with express up, express down and anti-pinch protection — SLT and R/T Vehicle theft security alarm — Optional SLT and R/T Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer PACKAGES Smoker’s Group — Removable ashtray and cigar lighter Trailer Tow Group — Heavy-duty engine cooling, power steering cooler, Class III receiver hitch, 4-pin connector wiring, full-size spare tire R/T Group — Body-color sill appliqué, body color with chrome accent grille, front air dam, R/T badge, two-tone cloth seats with logo 4.0-liter V-6 SOHC Engine — 20” x 7.5” aluminum chrome-clad wheels, 24550R20 VSB AS Performance Tires, performance suspension AM/FM/CD/MP3 Navigation Radio — Rear-view auto-dim mirror with microphone, SIRIUS Satellite Radio (next generation), UConnect Hands-free Communication System Rear-Seat Video System — Gaming system, wireless headphones