Chrysler today announced pricing for the 2007 Dodge Nitro, which was first unveiled in February, and went into production just last week. Three models are available: Dodge Nitro SXT, Dodge Nitro SLT and Dodge Nitro R/T. Standard on the Dodge Nitro SXT and Dodge Nitro SLT is a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine which generates 210 horsepower (157 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N*m) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Dodge Nitro R/T features a new 4.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 255 horsepower (190 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 265 lb.-ft. (359 N*m) of torque at 4,200 rpm. Standard on the Dodge Nitro R/T and optional on the SLT are a new performance suspension, 20-inch tires and chromed-clad aluminum wheels. Pricing is as follows: Dodge Nitro SXT 4×2 $19,885; Dodge Nitro SXT 4×4 $21,395; Dodge Nitro SLT 4×2 $23,295; Dodge Nitro SLT 4×4 $24,805; Dodge Nitro R/T 4×2 $25,970; Dodge Nitro R/T 4×4 $27,630.
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08/23, 9:06 AM
posted by:
fromes
The the 27k price tag seems great for a 4X4 R/T
08/23, 9:18 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
i like it in red because that is my favorite kind of car
08/23, 9:25 AM
posted by:
Maverick
This thing was quite impressive at the Chicago Auto Show. Let’s hope they keep using the same quality paint.
08/23, 9:33 AM
posted by:
1952 MG TD
If you look at v6 midsize SUV’s, nothing comes close to this as far as power vs room vs price.
This is a great price point, and I think this will sell well.
I AM surprised that the spy shots of the next gen liberty (KK, entering production June 2007) haven’t shown up here as they have been circulating for the last several weeks…
08/23, 9:44 AM
posted by:
Wenge
To make this thing truly appealing they shoud have made the 4.0 Liter engine standard instead of the weak 3.7 engine and given the RT something with more beef.
08/23, 10:10 AM
posted by:
dr. Z rules
cant wait to hear about the srt option!
08/23, 10:18 AM
posted by:
j i m
This should be a hit. I know two people waiting to see them in the flesh.
j i m
08/23, 11:20 AM
posted by:
Jay
That’s not bad pricing at all it’s REALLY good. I would presume this will sell fair to good, maybe a big hit. I still don’t like the looks that much, but it will probably sell good.
08/23, 11:44 AM
posted by:
mossy
i like the looks and the big wheels but damn. the engine. how can they only manage to get 255 hp from a 4.0L V6 and 210 hp from 3.7L V6
08/23, 12:03 PM
posted by:
Ooja Nika Bolokov
I think the new Nissan Qashqai will be way superior
08/23, 12:20 PM
posted by:
organic mutant
^^^ WTF is that?
08/23, 12:26 PM
posted by:
1952 MG TD
mossy: the 3.7 is the anemic carryover from the current-gen Liberty. The 4.0 is a great motor if you look at the torque and hp curves and gas mileage.
Frankly I am surprised that the 3.7 wasn’t replaced by the 3.8
Both engines will be retired by the end of this products life-cycle when a new line of high-feature engines take to production.
08/23, 1:05 PM
posted by:
Why?
What a POS this is, wrong product, bad timing, ill defined market position, competes with in-house products. No real USP.
08/23, 1:29 PM
posted by:
al
ewwww they are actually making that thing???? It is one hell of any ugly ass car
08/23, 1:30 PM
posted by:
Nick
Why?: I like how you post the one negative comment after a string of people who ask where they’ll find it. You’re a genius.
08/23, 1:32 PM
posted by:
Nickers
Nick, like 8 people saying they want it on a car enthusiasts web site means it will be a huge hit.
08/23, 2:43 PM
posted by:
Fatstrat
I believe this is a decent path for Jeep. Don’t get me wrong, I still think they should re-establish their tough go anywhere image…commander etc… but face it, in this market they need a ‘car’ also. I predict that eventually it will have a diesel option and become a highly sought after vehicle.
It is stupid to get too caught up in the looks of cars on this board. ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ after all, and you really cant tell from pics how it is really going to look on the street.
I am sure there are people somewhere that like the look of the Pontiac Aztec (barf)
08/23, 3:19 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Too bad it doesn’t come with a Diesel engine.
08/23, 3:26 PM
posted by:
1952 MG TD
Fastrat… what?
I am confused… this is based on a revised and lengthened KJ platform, with the next-gen liberty KK to be debuted in January… but this is still an Dodge entry…
08/23, 4:56 PM
posted by:
to all bloggers
Those prices are attractive. Six months after the launch, it will sell for $17,000 and $65/mth lease. So typical for Chrysler!
08/23, 5:15 PM
posted by:
tad
not bad..i like it!!
08/23, 10:30 PM
posted by:
JD from Detroit
About the 3.7 engine…as far as I’m concerned, there’s no reason for it to exist. My Grand Cherokee is powered by this engine, and it gives poor gas mileage (14 city/20 highway according to my dashboard display) with nothing in return (i.e. the thing’s a complete dog). My sister has a Durango with the 4.7 V8, and it gets similar fuel economy; the difference is that something actually happens when you step on the gas. If the V6 is slow and offers no gas savings, then why build it at all?
08/24, 8:18 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
JD: that reminds me of the Blazer 4.3L V-6, it guzzles A LOT of gas (14 MPG), yet doesn’t even break the 200 horsepower barrier. You couldn’t smoke the rear tires even if you wanted to.
08/24, 10:37 AM
posted by:
Fatstrat
1952 MG
Sorry, I was thinking about the utility division of MOPAR/DC as a whole (Jeep in particular but Dodge also used to add to the image…Powerwagon etc..).
I was not very clear.
08/26, 12:11 AM
posted by:
Nemo
Dear Dr. Z, does that thing have a Hemi ? I HATE those commercials………
08/28, 11:44 AM
posted by:
Kyle
looks like a crunched jeep
kinda ugly
08/30, 7:24 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
I stand corrected, apparently it *will* come with a Diesel engine, but only for overseas markets. Don’t know any specifics though…