Specs - 2009 Dodge Nitro Technical Specifications
| Brakes | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.9 x 1.1 | 11.9 x 1.1 | 11.9 x 1.1 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.44 x 0.47 | 12.44 x 0.47 | 12.44 x 0.47 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | 65.2 | 65.2 | 65.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | 32.1 | 32.1 | 32.1 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) | | | |
| Engine | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Displacement | 4.0L/244 | 3.7L/226 | 3.7L/226 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 255 @ 5800 | 210 @ 5200 | 210 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 275 @ 4000 | 235 @ 4000 | 235 @ 4000 |
| Exterior Dimensions | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 178.9 | 178.9 | 178.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 108.8 | 108.8 | 108.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.1 | 73.1 | 73.1 |
| Fuel Tank | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 19.5 | 19.5 | 19.5 |
| Steering | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.42 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.3 | 36.3 | 36.3 |
| Suspension | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Solid Axle | Solid Axle | Solid Axle |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Tires | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Front Tire Size | P245/50R20 | P225/75R16 | P235/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/50R20 | P225/75R16 | P235/65R17 |
| Transmission | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Trans Type | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 40.8 | 40.8 | 40.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.2 | 57.2 | 57.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 40.8 | 40.8 | 40.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.4 | 56.4 | 56.4 |
| Weight Information | R/T | SE | SLT |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3932 | 3827 | 3870 |