- suv 66,015
- 10,191 high price
- East Greenwich, RI
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 66,015 gasoline black automatic
2007 dodge nitro review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new mid-size suv. introductionthe 2007 dodge nitro is an all new mid-size suv. Dodge redesigned the full-size durango in 2004, and since then has been planning the nitro, which is 22 inches shorter. There are many mid-size suvs out there, and dodge wanted the nitro to be distinctive, in order to keep up its reputation for bold styling. The result is a very squared-off vehicle, with exaggerated fender flares. the nitro looks and feels larger than its size, with a high seating position that suv owners like, and good cabin space. It features load 'n' go, a cargo storage system whereby the rear seats and front passenger seat fold totally flat in seconds; additionally, the cargo floor slides rearward out over the rear bumper, and can hold 400 pounds, making the loading of heavy objects much easier. The new 4. 0-liter v6 is better than the old 3. 7-liter, with 50 more horsepower and fuel economy that's only one or two miles per gallon less. However the 4. 0-liter engine only comes in the top-of-the-line r/t model, which costs about $2700 more than the most popular slt. No matter which covering, the seats are very comfortable. Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, air conditioning, remote entry with power windows and door locks, 115-volt power outlet, flat folding front passenger seat, 60/40 folding rear bench seat, am/fm/cd with mp3 and six speakers, tilt steering column, traction control and brake assist, slate-colored molded front and rear fascias and fender flares, folding power mirrors, rear window washer/wiper, and 16-inch steel wheels. the slt 22,635) and slt 4wd 24,145) come standard with the automatic. The slt adds stain-resistant cloth seats, power six-way adjustable driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, load 'n go cargo storage system with tie-down rails, overhead console, cruise control, heated mirrors, compass, auto-dimming rearview mirror, vehicle information instrumentation, tinted windows, body-colored front and rear fascias and fender flares, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. the r/t 25,310) features a new 4. 0-liter v6 making 260 horsepower, mated to a five-speed automatic. The r/t comes with a sports suspension with 20-inch wheels and goodyear eagle tires. The r/t is equipped like the slt, though it also has sirius satellite radio. options for all three models include a power sunroof, foglamps, engine block heater, full-size spare tire, and trailer tow package. Full-time 4wd is an option on the part-time 4wd sxt and slt models. Options for the slt and r/t include leather upholstery, navigation system, remote start, hands-free phone, am/fm/6cd/cd/dvd/mp3 sound system with eight speakers plus subwoofer. The optional mygig multimedia infotainment system features navigation, audio, entertainment and communication wrapped into one, along with voice command and a 20-gigabyte hard drive to store music and photos. walkarounddodge publicity makes a big thing about the nitro's looks, citing its so-called athleticism. We might call it brawny, but mostly it just looks boxy. The exaggerated fender flares are the only rounded parts in the styling. Every other angle is square-ish. It looks and feels larger than mid-size, which some will find to be a good thing. from the front, it's unmistakably dodge. It's got that big crosshair grille, which looks much better in body color (r/t) than chrome (sxt, slt). It's intended to look like a cooling slot. It's a nice touch, and for such a small piece it goes a long way toward relaxing the nitro's blocky shape. in silhouette, with its relatively upright windshield, very high beltline and rectangular windows, plus short front overhang, its shape is reminiscent of, say, a '62 dodge power wagon. But from the rear three-quarter angle, the lines around the rear glass are reminiscent of its bigger cousin, the jeep commander. The much narrower sidewall on the 20-inch tires doesn't appear to offer much defense against flats. interiorthe sxt comes in a basic cloth, but the cloth in the slt and r/t is something called yes essentials; it claims to repel stains, control odors and reduce static electricity. There are three big main instruments: speedo in center, tach on right and fuel and temp on left. They're very good looking and especially legible, with the digital information still visible in the sun because the three pods are thoughtfully shrouded. Chrysler does gauges right, and generally blows gm out of the water when it comes to handsome style and function. there's good front seat legroom, and it feels like there's even more because the dashboard is narrow, making the cabin feel nothing like that in a minivan. The dash also has an insert over the center stack, about 6 by 9 inches with grippy rubber at the bottom, and it's perfect for, well, things. The glovebox is the full width of the passenger side. rearview visibility is very good, with just windows back there, no attempt at swoopy styling with sheetmetal. And again, because the front fenders have no rise or real shape, it's easy to see the front corners of the vehicle, making parking a relief compared to many vehicles this size. the square theme continues with the center stack and its instruments and buttons for the sound system and climate control, although nowadays many cars look like that, which isn't bad, just almost natural. Everything is clean, easy to operate, and easy to understand. There's a shallow tray in the top of the center console storage bin, and a deep compartment under that; as one lady on the press launch said, it's big enough to stash her cat, on road trips. but the nitro really rises to the occasion behind the front seat. The load 'n go function quickly and easily flops the 60/40 rear seats and front passenger seat totally flat. With the liftgate raised, the carpeted (washable vinyl on the sxt) cargo floor slides rearward 18 inches, out over the bumper, saving a loader's back. The 3. 7-liter engine is rather harsh-sounding, but the nitro's sound-deadening material muffles it well. finally, the air conditioning might be fine on a normal hot day, but it seemed marginal for searing conditions. We drove from san diego to palm springs on a september day, and when we got there it was 104 degrees. The ac was going full blast, and it wasn't doing the job. The fan was blowing strong, but the air coming out of the vents wasn't cold enough to cool the cabin. driving impressionafter long driv. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Remote Start✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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