Stellantis Media Site 2007 Dodge Nitro: Product Highlights                                                Contact:                                                             Dianna                         Gutierrez                                                                                                                                                                                   2007 Dodge Nitro: Product Highlights                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2006,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTSThe 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 attitudeDodge 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 featuresThe 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 RadioExcellent 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 bagsDodge 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