2008 Dodge Nitro

The 2008 Dodge Nitro is an SUV that comes in 6 trims. These trims range from the SXT to the R/T 4X4. The Dodge Nitro is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility vehicle. The SXT 4X2 comes with a customary 3.7-liter, V6, 210-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The R/T 4X4 has a customary 4.0-liter, V6, 260-hp engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The 2008 Dodge Nitro is refreshed from 2007 and carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.

Standard features on the Dodge Nitro R/T (which may be optional on the other trims) include - front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, front and rear power outlets, traction/stability control, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, full power accessories, ABS brakes, chrome wheels, compact spare tire with underbody carrier, stereo with CD player, universal garage door opener, keyless entry, remote controls, vehicle anti-theft, rear wiper, folding/heated/power adjustable mirrors, tinted glass, privacy glass, illuminated vanity mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, compass, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, driver power seat, folding front seat, seat height adjust, multiple storage compartments, halogen headlights, fog lights and exterior rails.

Premium optional upgrades include: pre-wiring, electronic parking aid, full size spare tire, navigation aid, CD changer, subwoofer, DVD player, remote ignition, power sunroof, sunshade, rear spoiler, running boards, front heated seats, leather interior, towing prep package and a tow hitch receiver.

The base price for the 2008 Dodge Nitro is $19,595.

Basic: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Drivetrain: Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles

Corrosion: 3 Years / Unlimited Miles

Emissions: 2 Years / 24,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: Passenger:

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Rear Passenger:

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).