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2009 Dodge Nitro

Below is a review of the 2009 Dodge Nitro written by the automotive experts at Truck Trend Magazine. A full evaluation of the driving experience, price, equipment, and specs are here in a structured, easy-to-navigate format from journalists with a wealth ...     read more
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2009 Dodge Nitro Passenger Front Three Quarters View

Since its introduction in 2007, the Dodge Nitro has ignited the mid-size sport-utility (SUV) segment with its bold, aggressive styling and performance to match. It offers all the mid-size SUV must-haves: space, functionality and flexibility. Nitro's fold-flat first-row passenger seat and second-row seats offer a variety of loading options. The Load 'N Go cargo floor slides 18 inches rearward for easy loading and unloading and holds as much as 400 pounds. Combined with its spacious five-passenger interior, these features give the 2009 Dodge Nitro distinctive style, sporty performance and cargo flexibility.

Chassis improvements for 2009 Dodge Nitro include stiffer rear axle shafts, retuned springs, shocks, anti-roll bars and steering gear valve. These enhancements provide a more precise, linear feel and improve steering and handling. Additional improvements to brake pedal feel are achieved through a retuned booster, low rollback calipers and a revised brake pedal ratio.

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2009

EXTERIOR
• Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaces Modern Blue Pearl Coat

INTERIOR
• Floor mats standard on all models
• Standard Auto Unlock at exit
• Rear dome lamp standard on all models
• Remote express-open front windows standard on SLT and R/T models

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
• Standard automatic transmission
• Retuned muffler on 4.0L V-6 engine
• Stiffer rear axle shafts for more precise, linear vehicle handling
• Retuned springs, shocks, anti-roll bars, steering gear valve and stiffer rear axles improve steering and handling
• Retuned booster, low rollback calipers and revised brake pedal ratio improve brake pedal feel

PACKAGES
• uconnect gps (which includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and uconnect phone)
• Rear DVD Entertainment System (which includes gaming system and wireless headphones)
• Trailer Tow Group (which includes heavy-duty engine cooling, power steering cooler, Class III receiver hitch, four-pin connector wiring and full-size spare tire)
• Premium Sound Group (which includes Infinity speakers and subwoofer plus 6-disc CD radio)
• Convenience Group (which includes ParkSense Rear Park Assist System, Remote Start and uconnect phone)
• SE Sun and Wheel Group (which includes sun roof and 17-inch chrome clad wheels)
• SLT Sun and Wheel Group (which includes sun roof, 20-inch chrome clad wheels and performance suspension)


Source: Chrysler LLC.

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