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2009 Dodge Nitro SUV
MSRP: from $22,240
 
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,971 - 4,204
Max. towing capacity: 2,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 19.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 36.3
 
Suspension:
Front: Short and long arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Short and long arm; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.9 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.4 x 0.5 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,700
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 90.8
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Power [hp]: 210 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 235 at 4,000
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 16 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 21 - 22 (RWD)
Available with: SE; SLT
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,952
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 91.0
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Power [hp]: 260 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 265 at 4,200
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 16 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20 - 21 (RWD)
Available with: R/T
 
Transmissions:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.73
Available with: SE; SLT
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: R/T
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 178.9
Width [in.]: 73.1
Height [in.]: 69.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 108.8
Front Track [in.]: 61.0
Rear Track [in.]: 61.0
 
Approach Angle [in.]: 25.6
Departure Angle [in.]: 26.7
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 40.8
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 40.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.2
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 56.8
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 47.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 32.1; 65.2 (rear seats folded)