Press Kit: 2007 Dodge Nitro, What's New for '07

2007 Dodge Nitro: Product Highlights

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2006 -

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
The Dodge Nitro’s bold, powerful, street-smart design statement will ignite the mid-size SUV segment, which is typically characterized by conservative styling

  • Dodge Nitro’s design is unlike any mid-size SUV on the road today. The Dodge Nitro’s bold styling and aggressive stance are what make the vehicle stand out in a crowd
  • Signature Dodge crosshair grille, deep body section, high beltline and strong wheel forms add to the vehicle’s confidence
  • It has attitude

Dodge Nitro is the first mid-size SUV for Dodge — complementing the brand’s lineup of passenger cars, minivans, trucks, commercial vehicles and a full-size SUV

  • Being the first mid-size SUV for the brand, Dodge Nitro personifies the bold, powerful and street-smart attitude of Dodge
  • The Dodge Nitro continues the brand’s history of creating game-changing products and features

The five-passenger Dodge Nitro is designed to attract a customer seeking distinctive style, sporty performance and cargo flexibility

  • The interior of the five-passenger Nitro is spacious, functional and flexible for people and cargo
  • The Dodge Nitro has innovative cargo-seating flexibility and seats five passengers comfortably. The vehicle offers fold-flat front-passenger and second-row seats. Second-row seats recline for added passenger comfort
  •  Two cargo floors — a reversible load floor standard on Dodge Nitro SXT and a LOAD ‘N GO cargo floor standard on Dodge Nitro SLT and Dodge Nitro R/T
  • The Dodge Nitro offers three models — Nitro SXT, Nitro SLT and Nitro R/T
  • The Dodge Nitro R/T — with the 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 engine, performance suspension and 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels and performance tires — redefines the mid-size SUV driving experience
  • Options include MyGIG® Multimedia Infotainment System, which is a DVD-based navigation system with traffic data update that allows you to download up to 1,600 songs and photos, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, AM/FM/six-discCD/DVD/MP3 audio with premium speakers and a subwoofer, remote start, UConnect, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Excellent acceleration, braking and handling

  • All-new performance suspension for improved cornering and increased traction, and all-new independent front and five-link rear suspensions
  • Standard all-speed traction control
  • Two V-6 engine offerings:
    • New 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 delivers 260 hp (194 kW) @ 6,000 rpm and 265 lb.-ft. (359 N•m) of torque @ 4,200 rpm
    • 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 delivers 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (360 N•m) of torque @ 4,200 rpm
  • Standard safety and security features include ABS, ESP, Electronic Roll Mitigation and side-curtain air bags

Dodge Nitro is designed to expand the Dodge brand’s presence in international markets

  • Chrysler Group previously announced that the Dodge brand will expand to Europe and volume markets overseas, and the Dodge Nitro will be part of that expansion
  • The vehicle will be available in markets outside North America in left-hand and in right-hand drive the first quarter of 2007
  • The Dodge Nitro’s front fascia, rear fascia, taillamps and headlamps are designed to meet international requirements
  • For key diesel markets outside North America, the Dodge Nitro will be offered with a diesel engine in 2007



Contact Information

Dianna Gutierrez
Office: (248) 512-2921
Cell: (248) 705-7504
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