The 2008 Dodge Nitro gets no major changes following its 2007 introduction. Nitro is smaller than Dodge's Durango and lends its basic design to the Jeep Liberty. It seats five and comes in SXT, SLT, and R/T models. A 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 is standard on SLT and SXT. R/Ts have a 260-hp 4.0-liter V6. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on SXT. A 4-speed automatic is standard on SLT and optional for SXT. R/Ts have a 5-speed automatic. Maximum towing capacity is 5000 lb. All Nitros are available with rear-wheel drive. Manual-transmission versions offer part-time 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Models with automatic transmission are available with all-wheel drive. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. SLT and R/T have Dodge's Load 'n Go cargo floor that slides rearward 18 inches to form a table surface that holds up to 400 lb. Optional is Chrysler's MyGIG multimedia system, which has a 20-gigabyte hard drive for storing pictures and digital music files. Other options include a navigation system, DVD entertainment, and a wireless cell phone link.