2007 Dodge Nitro: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $19,225 -$24,295
- Invoice: $18,065 -$22,703
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2007 Dodge Nitro. See if the 2007 Dodge Nitro is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2007 Dodge Nitro |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | R/T |
| Arrival Date: | 05/31/2007 |
| Engine: | sohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 24,145 |
| Price as Tested: | 30,230 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 5372 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 5699 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 327 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 20.948 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 15.61 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Customer Preferred Package, Trailer Tow Group, 4.0-liter V6 engine, Power Sunroof, 8 Amplified Speakers plus Subwoofer, 6-disc DVD/MP3 Player, U-Connect Hands-free Communication, Remote Start System
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
Nitro gives Dodge an actual midsize SUV, as opposed to the Durango, which is too small for some and too large for many. Like Durango, Nitro is an SUV without a market. Its traditional body-on-frame construction puts it at a ride and handling disadvantage versus crossovers such as the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Highlander. Neither does this Dodge possess any real off-road capability, making it unappealing against rugged rivals such as the Nissan Xterra and the Jeep Liberty (on which Nitro is based). It's not cheap either, as an R/T with even moderate equipment clocks in at more than $30,000. Aside from some power and slightly more cargo flexibility, Nitro offers virtually nothing of substance over significantly less expensive SUVs such as the Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Rick Cotta
Nitro seems to suffer a lot of compromises to price but can still get mighty expensive; our test R/T wasn't lavishly equipped, yet topped 30 grand. Its macho look may attract some interest, but buyers should be aware that less money can buy more SUV elsewhere.
Tom Appel
Nitro is a pleasant enough SUV. With the 4.0-liter V6 power is ample, and steering and handling border on fun. Overall packaging is sub par, however, with Nitro offering less apparent space than Honda's less-costly and far thriftier CR-V. Nitro has no glaring flaws, but unless style is a strong motivator for you, look around for something with more space inside or better fuel economy.
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