Dodge Nitro Review and Features
With the same mechanics as the Dodge Caliber, the debut of the Dodge Nitro hits the mark. The Dodge Nitro SUV looks like a square-shaped, can be noticed by anyone not in the habit of seeing a sport utility Circular 458 cm long, 186 wide and 177 high, shaped so bold and prominent. The segment in which the Dodge launched the car is quite busy and therefore it is one on which the paper focuses more originality.
The interior of the Nitro are at the limit of spartaneria, but rational, comprehensive, and consistent with well-made appearance.
Everything, from materials to shapes, leaving a feeling of strength. Excellent for its utility system Load'n go, which scrolls the roll-out deck of almost half a meter, in order to facilitate the loading and unloading.
There are three specification levels, the SE, the SXT and R / T with an automatic transmission. The standard parts are many, from the entry model, from air conditioning, ABS, ESP, traction control, MP3 player, central locking. Proceeding with the most complete outfits, the standard equipment includes alloy wheels, fog lights, onboard computer.
The Dodge Nitro offers all-wheel drive versions, except for the 2.8 SE is available with rear-wheel drive only. The driver has the opportunity to get a floppy distribution of torque up to a ratio of 50:50 in case of need.
The Dodge Nitro is available in 2 engines, the 4.0 R / T and the 2.8 CDTI common-rail.
The 4.0 R / T is rated at 260 horsepower, with a ratio of torque of 360 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It 'can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 202 km / h. The consumption of this version are certainly not for everyone: 11.3 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle, 15.5 and 8.8 in the urban out of town.
Much more affordable in terms of price and consumption the 2.8 CRD in its 3 versions. With an output of 177 hp, maximum torque of 460 Nm at 2,000 rpm / min, is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds (10.5 version R / T) and reach the maximum speed of 180 km / h.
Consumption, we said, are more content of the petrol version: 10.8 liters per 100 km in the urban cycle, 7.3 out of town and 8.6 in the mixed. (12.2 to 7.8 and 9.4 for the version of R / T).
The price of the Dodge Nitro range from 27,961 Euro version 2.8 CRD SE 2WD, or rear-wheel drive, 38,661 euros to the 4.0 R / T. All diesel engines are equipped with the DPF particulate filter.
