2011 Dodge Nitro Heat RWD Automatic Sport Utility

• 20 X 7.5 aluminum chrome clad wheels
• Black license plate brow
• Body color bodyside moldings
• Body color fender flares
• Body color front/rear fascias
• Body color w/chrome accent grille
• Deep tint sunscreen glass (all windows rearward of B-pillar)
• Fog lamps
• Fold-away heated pwr mirrors
• Headlamp off time delay
• P245/50R20 all season performance VSB tires
• Rear window wiper/washer
• Roof rack side rails
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (6) speakers
• 12V auxiliary pwr outlet
• Air conditioning
• Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
• Cabin air filtering
• Center floor console
• Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
• Front passenger forward fold flat seat
• Illuminated entry
• Instrument cluster w/tachometer
• Luxury front/rear floor mats
• Map/dome reading lamps
• Media center 130 -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player
• Power accessory delay
• Pwr windows w/driver one-touch
• Rear 60/40 split folding reclining seat
• Rear dome lamp
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless entry
• Reversible/waterproof cargo storage
• Sentry key theft deterrent system
• SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 1yr SIRIUS satellite radio service
• Speed sensitive pwr door locks
• Tilt steering column

• 140-amp alternator
• 3.73 Axle Ratio
• 3.7L V6 engine
• 4-speed automatic VLP transmission
• 600-amp maintenance free battery
• 8.25 rear axle ring gear
• Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
• Compact spare tire w/tire carrier winch
• Performance tuned suspension
• Pwr rack & pinion steering
• Rear wheel drive

• 4-wheel anti-lock pwr disc brakes
• Active head restraints
• All speed traction control
• Brake assist
• Driver & front passenger multistage airbags
• Dual note horn
• Electronic roll mitigation
• Electronic stability program
• Enhanced accident response system
• Front airbag occupant classification system
• LATCH-ready child seat anchor system
• Rear door child protection locks
• Supplemental side curtain front/rear air bags
• Tire pressure monitoring warning lamp

Model Highlights

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is offered in four different models: Heat, Shock and Detonator. All but the base Heat model include an all-aluminum 260-hp, 4.0L V6 engine, while the Heat starts with a 210-hp, 3.7-liter V6. The base engine gets a 4-speed automatic, while a 5-speed automatic comes with 4.0L models. Both engines include an Interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off (IDFSO), which helps improve fuel economy by completely shutting off the fuel injectors at times when decelerating. EPA fuel economy estimates run as high as 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway when equipped with the 3.7-liter and rear-wheel drive. Each Nitro model may be equipped with rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. The 4-wheel drive system is a part-time system that, while not as good for unexpected slippery road patches as full-time systems, allows you to save fuel by driving in 2-wheel drive when 4-wheel drive is not needed. A 4-wheel drive 'Lock' mode is good for getting through snow, mud or sand. With an independent, coil-spring front suspension and a solid 5-link rear setup, the Nitro's suspension is configured for a mix of truck-like capability and yet better handling than the most truck-like SUVs. Ride quality can be somewhat choppy, as the suspension is tuned quite firmly, especially in the sporty Detonator models, but its rather compact size and responsive steering make it quite good for the city. Weekend towing needs are also well-represented; with an available towing package, the Nitro can tow 5,000 pounds, and either of the torquey V6 engines is well-suited to the task. The Nitro has a versatile, 5-passenger layout, with a second-row bench seat that can fold forward to create a completely flat, expanded cargo space. The front passenger seat also folds forward to accommodate long objects. Standard safety features on all Nitro models include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, front side and full-length side-curtain airbags and active head restrains for the front seats. At the affordable end of the lineup, the Nitro Heat still comes very well equipped--with aluminum wheels, air conditioning and CD sound with Sirius Satellite Radio. The Detonator model stands out on the outside with polished aluminum wheels and inside adds 9-speaker sound, with a subwoofer, plus remote start and a park-assist system. At the top of the lineup, the Dodge Nitro Shock gets premium painted alloy wheels plus heated leather seats and a sunroof. Both Detonator and Shock models now include striping on the outside. Options on the Nitro include a navigation system, upgraded 368-watt, 8-speaker sound system, Sirius Backseat TV, Bluetooth hands-free and streaming audio functions, heated leather seats, rear park assist and a power sunroof.