2011 Dodge Nitro Review

Dodge brand - which is no stranger to innovative automotive products and features - it is about mid-sized SUV segment with the 2011 Dodge Nitro, the new sports-utility vehicle whose bold and aggressive styling to its dynamic performance.

"Design Dodge Nitro is to offer something extra, something that some average size of the buyers are still searching for - attitude," said George Murphy, Senior Vice President -. Global Marketing "In addition, the Dodge Nitro offers many features that are not typical of a mid-size SUV, such as two V-6 engines, 20-inch wheels and chromed aluminum wheels and performance suspension."

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is the first mid-size SUV for Dodge and complements the existing range of the brand of cars, vans, trucks, commercial vehicles and a full-size SUV.

 

"It 'was the first midsize SUV, the brand, Dodge Nitro had to personify a brave, powerful and street-smart of Dodge," said Murphy. "In a world of mostly bland SUV, 2011 Dodge Nitro has the design and performance to inspire consumers and ignite the mid-size SUV market."

Three models: Dodge Nitro, Dodge Nitro SLT and Dodge Nitro R / T. Available Dodge Nitro and Dodge Nitro SLT is a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine. It produces 210 hp (157 kW) at 5200 rpm and 235 Nm (319 N • m) at 4000 rpm. Dodge Nitro R / T features a new 4.0-liter V-6 engine that produces 255 hp (190 kW) at 5800 rpm and 275 Nm of torque (360 N • m) at 4000 rpm. Standard on the Dodge Nitro R / T and optional Nitro SLT is a new performance suspension and 20-inch tires and chrome wheels coated aluminum, which offers the most demanding of drivers with the fun of traction, and ride in the company.

Three transmissions - one manual and two automatic - will be offered. Dodge Nitro comes with a standard six-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. Dodge Nitro SLT has a standard four-speed automatic. Dodge Nitro R / T has a standard five-speed automatic. All U.S. models offer 4x2 and 4x4 capability. The new midsize SUV excellent acceleration, braking, handling and towing capacity of 5000 kg. properly equipped.

 

Standard on the Dodge Nitro SLT and Dodge Nitro R / T is a feature of the new Chrysler Group, the burden of N 'GO cargo floor that slides back 18 inches TM easy and convenient loading and unloading of packages and can store up to 400 pounds. It's made of durable plastic for easy cleaning. A compact utility table is optional on the Dodge Nitro.

Dodge Nitro also many standard safety features including Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes, electronic roll mitigation and a half-curtain airbags.

Standard equipment includes DVD navigation system for updating the data traffic, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, world-class AM/FM/6-disc/DVD/MP3 subwoofer audio speakers, remote start, UConnect TM, and Sirius Satellite Radio.

 

"With its performance-oriented 4.0-liter engine and load floor LOAD 'N GO, Dodge Nitro continues the brand's history of creating revolutionary new products and features," said Murphy.

It was the 1992 Dodge Viper, for example. The tremendously powerful sports car turns heads sculpted bestial hearts throbbed and became the icon of the brand.

In 1994, a large plant design of the Dodge Ram pickup truck instantly made every pick-up the other in its class boring.

And the Stow 'n Go ™ seating system, introduced for 2005 years the model Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans, reiterated the position of leader of the Chrysler Group in these markets.

"Just as innovations in 2011 that will reinvigorate its segment, Dodge Nitro mid-size sport utility market," said Murphy.

 

Chrysler Group previously announced that the Dodge brand will extend to Europe and volume markets overseas, and the Dodge Nitro will be part of this expansion. The vehicle will be available in markets outside North America in both left-hand drive and right in the first quarter of 2011.

 

 

2011 Dodge Nitro is built at the Toledo (Ohio) North Assembly Plant alongside the Jeep ® Liberty. Dodge Nitro arrives in showrooms in the United States during the 2010,2011 car model year.

 

When the U.S. market share of 6.9 percent, Dodge is the fifth largest nameplate in the United States and the eighth largest automotive nameplate. In 2004, Dodge sold more than 1.4 million vehicles in the global market. Dodge continues to lead the minivan market segment with a market share of 20 percent in the United States. In trucks, Dodge has 18 percent market share. In the car market, Dodge has a market share of 4.5 percent. Dodge comes to Europe and volume markets outside North America starting in 2010.