**** 2008 Nitro - What's New ****

(exclusive to Dodge-Nitro.com)


EXTERIOR

• Body color fascia, flares and body side molding (SXT C Package)
• Dodge Nitro is available in three new colors: Brilliant Black Pearl Coat, Light Graystone Pearl Coat, Modern Blue Clear Coat
• Two-tone seats with a choice of Inferno Red, Electric Blue or Sunburst Orange seat inserts on R/T model

SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Trailer Sway Control System
• ParkSense Rear Park Assist System


2008 Nitro Packages

Safety/Convenience Group — Includes Daytime Running Lamps, full-size spare tire, speed control, luxury front and rear floor mats, LOAD ’N GO and Smoker’s Group

SXT Appearance Group — Includes body-color fascias, fender flares and bodyside molding

Convenience Group — Includes remote start system, Premium Sound System, UConnect,® and ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System

Popular Equipment Group — Includes speed control, deep-tint sunscreen glass, sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors, temperature and compass gauge, and fog lamps

Premium Sound Group — Includes Premium Sound System, AM/FM stereo radio with integrated six-disc CD/DVD changer and MP3 capability and auxiliary input jack

Travel Convenience Group — Includes Trailer Tow Group and Security Alarm

Rear DVD with 8-inch screen


Exterior Colors:

Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
Bright Silver Metallic
Electric Blue Pearl
Stone White
Sunburst Orange Pearl
Light Sandstone Pearl (NEW, replaces Light Khaki Metallic, not available on R/T)
Modern Blue Pearl (NEW)
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl (NEW, replaces Black)

Interior Colors:

Available on Nitro SXT:
Everest II/Wallace II Cloth Slate Gray Two-Tone
Everest II/Wallace II Cloth Khaki Two-Tone

Available on Nitro SLT “F”:
Astor and Racine Cloth with YES Essentials® Slate Gray Two-Tone
Astor and Racine Cloth with YES Essentials® Khaki Two-Tone

Available on Nitro SLT “G”:
Royale Radar Leather Trim/Sutton Vinyl Slate Gray Two-Tone
Royale Radar Leather Trim/Sutton Vinyl Khaki Two-Tone

Available on Nitro R/T:
Alias/Wallace II Cloth Red/Dark Slate Gray Two-Tone
Alias/Wallace II Cloth Blue/Dark Slate Gray Two-Tone
Alias/Wallace II Cloth Orange/Dark Slate Gray Two-Tone
Royale Radar Leather Trim/Sutton Vinyl Dark Slate Gray Monoton


--Compiled for Dodge-Nitro.com by ResumeSpeed--





**** 2007 Nitro ****


2007 Nitro Features, Options and Package Groups (PDF, 5-pages)


2007 Dodge Nitro - Detailed list of features and options:

Exterior Colors
Black
Bright Silver Metallic
Electric Blue Pearl
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
Light Khaki Metallic (n/a R/T)
Stone White
Sunburst Orange Pearl

Interior Colors
Khaki (SXT & SLT)
Slate Gray (SXT, SLT & R/T)
Slate Gray with Red Insert (R/T)

Engine / Transmission
3.7L Magnum® V6 6-speed manual NSG370 (SXT only)
3.7L Magnum V6 4-speed automatic VLP (SXT & SLT)
4.0L SOHC V6 5-speed automatic (R/T only)
Air Bags— Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags with Occupant Classification System
— Supplemental side-curtain air bags with roll sensing technology offer additional protection to front and rear outboard occupants in the event of a collision
Air Conditioning — Manual
Axle — Front, 30/186 millimeter/4x4 models
Axle Ratio
— 3.21:1 (requires 6-speed manual transmission)
— 3.55:1 (included with 4.0L V6 SOHC)
— 3.73:1 (included with 4-speed automatic)
Battery — 600-amp maintenance-free with Battery-Saver Feature
Brake-Park Interlock — Cannot shift out of Park unless brake pedal is applied (automatic transmission)
Brakes — 4-wheel disc antilock (ABS)
Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) — Lower child seat anchors and upper tether anchors help ease the installation of compatible aftermarket child seats
Clutch-Starter Interlock — Cannot start engine unless clutch pedal is applied or transfer case is in 4LO (manual transmission)
Console
— Overhead with courtesy lamps
— Full-length floor console includes removable cup holders, padded armrest and covered storage bin with provisions for CD and cassette storage
Defroster — Electric rear window
Door Locks — Child-protection rear
Door Trim Panel
— Monochrome (SXT & R/T)
— 2-tone (SLT)
DVD Video Entertainment System (VES®) — Rear-seat entertainment unit that can play CDs and DVDs; includes MP3 capability, 2 wireless headphones, and remote control (requires Premium Sound System and either the AM/FM radio with 6-disc CD changer or Navigation Radio) (includes Gaming System)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) — (includes Electronic Roll Mitigation [ERM], Brake Assist, and all-speed traction control)
Engine Block Heater
Fascias
— Front and rear, Deep Gray
— Front and rear, body-color
Fender Flares
— Deep Gray
— Body-color
Floor Mats
— Front (requires rear mats)
— Rear (requires front mats)
Fog Lamps — 2 integrated in front fascia
Fuel Tank — 19.5-gallon with tethered cap
Garage Door Opener — Universal
Glass
— Solar control
— Deep-tinted sunscreen side and rear
— Tinted windshield
Grille
— Bright front
— Body-color
Heat Outlets — Rear-seat floor-mounted
Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling — Includes power steering cooler (included with the Trailer Tow Group; not available with 6-speed manual)
Illuminated Entry
Instrument Cluster
— Includes speedometer, tachometer, oil temperature and fuel gauge (SXT)
— Includes speedometer, tachometer, oil temperature and fuel gauge with display screen and Vehicle Information Center (SLT & R/T)
Instrument Panel
— Monochrome
— 2-tone
License Plate Bracket — Front
License Plate Brow — Rear
— Black
— Bright
Lighting, Exterior
— Halogen headlamps
Lighting, Interior
— Map/dome reading
— Courtesy
— Cargo compartment lamp
Locks — Speed-sensitive power
Mirrors, Exterior— Dual power/manual foldaway
— Dual power heated/manual foldaway
— Power/manual foldaway
Mirrors, Interior
— Rearview day/night
— Rearview auto-dimming
— Rearview auto-dimming (included with UConnect®)
Molding
— Black bodyside (SXT)
— Body-color bodyside (SLT & R/T)
Portable Utility Table (optional SXT)
Power Outlet
— 115-volt auxiliary
— Auxiliary
— Rear cargo area
Radio
— AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and MP3 capability
— AM/FM stereo radio and integrated 6-disc CD changer with MP3 capability (REQ)
— AM/FM stereo with GPS Navigation, Media hard-drive and MP3 compatibility (includes SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
Rear Cargo
— LOAD ’N GO slide out system (n/a SXT)
— Tie-down rail system (n/a SXT)
Remote Keyless Entry — With integrated ignition key
Remote Start System
Roof Side Rails — Black
Running Boards — Gray
Seat Belts — Soft-edged webbing with front constant-force retractors, height-adjustable turning loops, traveling inboard buckles and passenger-side automatic latching retractor; rear with 3-point shoulder belts at all 3 seating positions
Seats
— Front-passenger forward fold-flat
— Low-back cloth bucket
— Low-back vinyl bucket
— Premium low-back cloth bucket with YES Essentials® easy-clean fabric (YES Essentials easy-clean fabric on SLT “F” and R/T)
— Low-back leather-trimmed bucket (requires heated seats)
— Manually adjustable
— Power 6-way driver’s
— Heated front bucket (included with leather-trimmed seats)
— Rear 65/35 split-folding with recline
— Front reclining bucket with passenger forward fold-flat; rear 65/35 split folding bench with fold-flat and recline
Security Alarm — Integrated vehicle alarm system
Sentry Key® — Antitheft engine immobilizer
SIRIUS Satellite Radio System (includes one year of service from SIRIUS) (only in the continental U.S.) — Next Generation (included with navigation radio)
Smoker’s Group — Includes removable ashtray and cigar lighter
Spare Tire
— Compact
— Jack and tire-changing tools stored under rear-passenger seat in removable carrier
Speakers
— 6 total
— Premium Sound System (Infinity™) with 8 speakers in 8 locations plus a subwoofer and 384 watts of power (requires AM/FM radio with 6-disc changer or navigation radio)
Speed Control
Steering — Power rack-and-pinion
Steering Wheel
— 4-spoke
— Leather-wrapped 4-spoke
— Audio controls
Sunroof — Power with express-open and vent
Sun Visors
— Sliding shaft
— Dual with illuminated vanity mirror and slide feature
— With illuminated vanity
Suspension
— Sport
— Performance (included with 20" wheels) (standard R/T, optional SLT)
Tilt Steering
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display (SLT & R/T)
Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Lamp (SXT)
Tires
— Jack and tire-changing tools stored under rear-passenger seat in removable carrier
— Compact spare tire (standard)
— Spare, full-size (included with Trailer Tow Group)
— P225/75R16 Goodyear black sidewall, all-season (requires 16" wheels)
— P235/65R17 Goodyear black sidewall, all-season performance (requires 17" wheels)
— P235/65R17 Goodyear OWL performance (requires 17" wheels)
— P245/50R20 Goodyear VSB all-season performance (requires 20" wheels)
Trailer Tow Group — Includes a Class III receiver hitch, 4-pin wiring harness, full-size spare tire
Transfer Case
— Part-time 4WD system 143 GII New Venture Gear (4x4 only; requires 6 speed manual)
— Full-time 4WD system 140 New Venture Gear (4x4 only; requires 4-speed or 5-speed automatic)
UConnect® — Voice-activated hands-free communication system (includes auto-dimming rearview mirror; requires Alpine Sound System)
Vehicle Information Center (in instrument cluster) — Compass, temperature, trip odometer, etc.
Wheels
— 16"x7.0" styled steel
— 16"x6.5" cast-aluminum (included with 4-speed automatic)
— 17"x7.0" cast-aluminum
— 17"x7.0" chrome-clad cast-aluminum
— 20"x7.5" chrome-clad cast-aluminum (included with performance suspension) (standard on R/T, optional on SLT)
Windows
— Power, driver one-touch (SXT)
— Power, front, one-touch up and down (SLT & R/T)
Wiper System
— Variable-intermittent front
— Rear wiper/washer


--ResumeSpeed

Thanks RS, thread made 'sticky'

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07 300C SRT8- 06 Z51 Vette- 48 Chev 5-window- 55 Chev Nomad

UPDATE:

I have added a link to the top of the first post in this thread to a PDF file listing the 2007 Nitro Features, Options and Package Groups.

UPDATE:

2008 information added

Thanks, as always RS!

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07 300C SRT8- 06 Z51 Vette- 48 Chev 5-window- 55 Chev Nomad

WOW, did not see these numbers posted for the reduction of options offered on the 2008 Nitro. Would anyone have thought 167,000?

Ford is not alone in its quest to save money and keep things simple, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has also recently announced a similar plan which featured cutting options available on the Dodge Nitro from 167,000 to just 650. They also plan similar reductions on other vehicles.

These drastic changes reflect what we've known for some time now: the American auto manufacturing market is suffering.

http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/1767

hey everyone. Im not sure if anyone can be of assistance but i have ordered a nitro sxt as the model is labelled in aus. The dealer said the vehicle is awd now i have read in a few forums that it is in fact 2wd or switched to 4wd high ratio. I know there isnt a huge difference but i would like to know. As far as i am aware the sxt has many of the nitro rt's suspension and running gear. But no one at the dealership can make it any clearer. And help would be greatly appreciated...

X2!!!!!

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2007 Dodge Caliber SXT
1.8l 5-speed

51 Spammers Banned to Date

The Aust models currently all have 2wd/4wd switch (they are not awd). Your dealer is fairly useless if they don't know that

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dodge Nitro (outside North America)


The information shown is based on data available at the time of publication (March 2, 2007) and is
subject to change without notice. Specifications are valid for Europe and may vary in other markets.

General Information
Body Style Four-door sport-utility
Assembly Plant Toledo North Assembly Plant, Ohio, USA

Engines

3.7-litre V-6 Petrol Engine
Availability Standard on Nitro SE and SXT
Type and Description 90-degree V-6, liquid-cooled with balance shaft
Displacement 3.7 litres (3700cc / 225.8 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 93 x 90.8mm (3.66 x 2.31 in.)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves and hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminium alloy heads,
balance shaft
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Maximum Power 151 kW (205 hp DIN) @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 314 Nm (232 lb.-ft.) @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed 6000 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Emission Controls Two mini-oxidation and one three-way catalytic
converters; four heated oxygen sensors, EGR and
internal engine features
Emission Class Euro 4
4.0-litre V-6 Petrol Engine
Availability Standard on Nitro R/T
Type and Description 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, with three-plenum
intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold
tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement 4.0 litres (3952cc / 241.2 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 96 x 91mm (3.78 x 3.58 in.)
Valve System SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, centre-pivot roller rocker
arms
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Semi-permanent moulded aluminium block with cast-in
iron liners and cast aluminium heads
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Maximum Power 191 kW (260 hp DIN) @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 360 Nm (265 lb.-ft.) @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed 6000 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 89 octane (R + M)/2 preferred;
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 acceptable
Emission Controls Maniverter three-way catalytic converters, quad heated
oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Emission Class Euro 4
2.8-litre Turbo Diesel Engine
Availability Optional on Nitro SE, SXT and R/T
Type and Description Four cylinders in line, liquid-cooled, open chamber,
turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement 2.8 litres (2768cc / 168.9 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 94 x 100mm (3.7 x 3.94 in.)
Valve System Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, with finger followers,
hydraulic lash adjusters
Fuel Injection Generation III common-rail, direct, electronic (1600 bar)
Construction Cast iron block, aluminium alloy heads
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
Maximum Power 130 kW (177 hp DIN) @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque 460 Nm (339 lb.-ft.) @ 2000 rpm with five-sp. auto.;
410 Nm (302 lb.-ft.) @ 2000-2800 with six-sp. man.)
Maximum Engine Speed 4300 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Number 2 diesel (Ultra Low Sulphur)
Emission Controls EGR, catalytic converters; optional factory-installed
diesel particulate filter available
Emission Class Euro 4

Transmissions

Four-speed Automatic
Availability Standard with 3.7L V-6 engine
Description VLP 42RLE: Four-speed, adaptive electronic control,
electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.00
4th 0.69
Reverse 2.21
Axle Ratio 3.73
Final Drive Ratio 2.57
Five-speed Automatic
Availability Standard with 4.0L V-6 engine; optional with 2.8 CRD
engine
Description W5A580: Five-speed, adaptive electronic control,
electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.59
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.41
4th 1.00
5th 0.83
Reverse 3.16
Axle Ratio 3.55 with 4.0L V-6; 3.21 with 2.8 CRD
Final Drive Ratio 2.95 with 4.0L V-6; 2.66 with 2.8 CRD
Six-speed Manual
Availability Standard with 2.8 CRD engine
Description NSG 370: Six-speed, synchronised in all forward gears
and reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted
shift lever
Gear Ratios
1st 4.459
2nd 2.614
3rd 1.723
4th 1.245
5th 1.00
6th 0.838
Reverse 4.062
Axle Ratio 3.55
Final Drive Ratio 2.97

Drivetrains

Rear-wheel Drive Standard with all engines
Part-time 4x4 System
Availability Standard with all engines (except on 4x2 models)
Type NV143: Single speed, part time
Operating Ranges 2WD, 4WD part time, electronically shifted
Torque Split 50/50 per cent front/rear

Suspension

Front Upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs, low-pressure
gas-charged shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear Live axle, upper and lower trailing arms, track bar, coil
springs, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers,
stabiliser bar
Steering
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 17.36:1
Turning Diameter (curb to curb) 11.1m (36.4 ft.)
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3.42

Wheels and Tyres

Nitro SE
Wheel Type and Material Styled steel, standard; cast aluminium, optional
Size 16 x 7 in., standard; 16 x 6.5 in., optional
Tyre Size and Type P235/70R16 all-season
Spare Tyre Compact
Nitro SXT
Wheel Type and Material Painted cast aluminium
Size 17 x 7 in., standard; 20 x 7.5 in., optional
Tyre Size and Type P235/65R17 all-season, standard; P245/50R20 allseason,
optional
Spare Tyre Compact
Nitro R/T
Wheel Type and Material Platinum-finish cast aluminium
Size 20 x 7.5 in.
Tyre Size and Type P245/50R20 all-season
Spare Tyre Compact

Brakes

Front
Disc Size and Type 302 x 28mm (11.9 x 1.1 in.) vented
Calliper Size and Type 66mm (2.6 in.) single-piston, floating
Swept Area 1231 sq. cm (190.8 sq. in.)
Rear
Disc Size and Type 316 x 12mm (12.44 x 0.47 in.) solid
Calliper Size and Type 48mm (1.9 in.) single-piston, floating
Swept Area 357.6 sq. cm (55.4 sq. in.)
Systems
Power Assistance 204 x 230mm (8 x 9 in.) tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Braking System Standard
Electronic Stability Programme Standard
Traction Control System Standard
Brake Assist System Standard

Dimensions

Dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.
Overall Length 4584 (180.5)
Overall Width 1856 (73.1) without mirrors; 1916 (75.4) with side steps
Overall Height 1773 (69.8) with roof rack
Wheelbase 2763 (108.8)
Overhang, Front 764 (30.1)
Overhang, Rear 1057 (41.6)
Track, Front 1549 (61)
Track, Rear 1549 (61)
Clearances (with petrol engines)
Approach Angle 17 degrees
Breakover Angle 20 degrees
Departure Angle 34 degrees
Ground Clearance, Front 220 (8.6)
Ground Clearance, Rear 210 (8.3)
Water Fording 482.6 @ 16 km/h (19 @ 10 mph)

Accommodations

Seating Capacity Two front, three rear
Front
Head Room 1025.1 (40.4)
Leg Room 1036.4 (40.8)
Shoulder Room 1443 (56.8)
Hip Room 1338.1 (52.7)
Seat Travel 229.1 (9)
Rear
Head Room 1019.2 (40.1)
Leg Room 984.5 (38.8)
Knee Clearance 34.1 (1.3)
Shoulder Room 1436.4 (56.5)
Hip Room 1229 (48.4)
Cargo Volume (ISO standard) 369 litres, all seats in place (minimum); 1994 litres,
second row folded (maximum)

Weights and Capacities

Figures are in kilogrammes (pounds) unless otherwise noted.
Curb Weight* 1875-1970 (4134-4343) with 3.7L V-6 engine; 1875-
1945 (4134-4288) with 4.0L V-6 engine; 1855-1890
(4090-4167) with 2.8 CRD engine and manual trans.;
1940-1995 (4277-4398) with 2.8 CRD engine and auto.
trans.
Gross Vehicle Weight 2540 (5600) with petrol engines; 2520 (5556) with 2.8
CRD engine
Maximum Towing Capacity
(including tongue load)
Preliminary – homologation tests pending
3500 (7716) with petrol engines; 2000 (4409) with 2.8
CRD engine and manual trans.; 3500 (7716) with 2.8
CRD engine and auto. trans.
Max. Trailer Mass (braked) 3500 (7716) with petrol engines; 2000 (4409) with 2.8
CRD engine and manual trans.; 3500 (7716) with 2.8
CRD engine and auto. trans.
Max. Trailer Mass (unbraked) 750 (1653)
Max. Tongue Load 140 (309)
Fuel Tank Capacity 73.8l (19.5 U.S. gal.) with petrol engines; 70.0l (18.5
U.S. gal.) with 2.8 CRD engine
Oil Capacity (with new filter) 4.7l (5 qt.) with 3.7L V-6 engine; 5.7l (6 qt.) with 4.0L V-
6 engine; 6.0l (6.3 qt.) with 2.8 CRD engine
Engine Coolant Capacity 13.25l (14 qt.) with 3.7L V-6 engine; 13.5l (14.3 qt.) with
4.0L V-6 engine; 13.4l (14.2 qt.) with 2.8 CRD engine
*Weight range from base SE model to fully optioned R/T model. Does not include 75kg (165 lb.) for
driver and luggage

Performance

3.7L V-6 4.0L V-6 2.8 CRD 2.8 CRD
6-sp. Man. 5-sp. Auto.
Acceleration
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 10.3 sec. 8.5 sec. 11.5 sec. 10.5 sec.
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 190 (118) 202 (125) 180 (112) 182 (113)
Fuel Consumption (l/100km, EU standard)
3.7L V-6 4.0L V-6 2.8 CRD 2.8 CRD
6-sp. Man. 5-sp. Auto.
Urban Cycle 17.5 15.5 10.8 12.2
Ex-urban Cycle 9.0 8.8 7.3 7.8
Combined Cycle 12.1 11.3 8.6 9.4
Combined CO2 (g/km) 288 269 228 250
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Rick

Nitro Year: 2007 (July 07 Build Date)
Nitro Model: R/T
Nitro Drivetrain: 4x4
Nitro Color: Stone White
Fully-Equipped w/all factory options