Dodge Nitro (07-09) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 09 December 2008
The Dodge Nitro is an imposing 4x4 with chunky all-American styling and plenty of road presence. Unfortunately there's little else positive. Although the diesel engine is fairly potent, it's not very economical or refined - and likewise in most other areas the Nitro feels crude. It's meant to be an alternative to cars like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento - but they both feel sophisticated by comparison. An uncomposed ride and cheap-feeling interior complete the unappealing package while the vague steering and excessive body roll in corners mean it doesn't drive well either.
2.5 out of 5

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Equipment

The entry-level SE model comes with part-time four-wheel drive, electric windows and mirrors, electronic stability control, six airbags, 16-inch alloys, air conditioning, a CD stereo, 60/40 split rear seats and a compact spare wheel. The SXT adds 20-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, rear parking sensors, 'load 'n' go' slide-out floor, front fog lights, leather covered steering wheel, electrically adjustable driver's seat, stain/odour/fade resistant fabric and a trip computer.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Traction control
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