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Dodge Nitro
2011 Dodge Nitro
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$22,245
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Jeep Wrangler
2021 Jeep Wrangler
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$28,475
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4
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Overview

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic (+$1,500)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 22 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater

Photos

Dodge Nitro
2008-2011 Dodge Nitro Rear Angle View
2008-2011 Dodge Nitro Steering Wheel
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Jeep Wrangler
2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler Open Top
2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler Steering Wheel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Transmission
N/A
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic (+$1,500)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,976 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
2,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
20 MPG
City
16 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
25 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.4 Tons/yr
8.9 Tons/yr
EPA rating
3
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gallons
17.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
312 miles
297.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
429 miles
437.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
178.9 in
166.8 in
Height
70.5 in
73.6 in
Max Width
73.1 in
73.8 in
Front Width
61 in
62.9 in
Rear Width
61 in
62.9 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
96.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
9.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.8 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.6 in
42.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.2 in
55.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.1 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
35.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.8 in
41.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.4 in
57.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
47.4 in
45 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
68.7 ft³
31.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.3 ft³
12.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
12.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Re-Circulating Ball
Turning Diameter
36.3 ft
34.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Upper/Lower "A" arms
N/A
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P245/50R20
P245/75R17
Rear Tire
P245/50R20
P245/75R17
Spare Tire
Compact
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
Bright White Clearcoat

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Chief Clearcoat, Build Out:12/03/2020
  • Firecracker Red Clearcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Hellayella Clearcoat
  • Hydro Blue Pearlcoat
  • Nacho Clearcoat
  • Sarge Green Clearcoat
  • Snazzberry Pearlcoat
  • Sting-Gray Clearcoat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Slate Gray Interior, Cloth bucket seats
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Optional
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Optional
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Optional
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Optional
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Optional

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Emissions
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
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