2008 Dodge Nitro SXT

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Reading Lights: Front
• Cargo Area Light
• Power Steering
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Suspension Classification: Solid Live Axle
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas
• Front Suspension Type: Short And Long Arm

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Front Brake Width: 1.1
• Rear Brake Diameter: 12.4
• Rear Brake Width: 0.47
• Front Brake Diameter: 11.9
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: Part Time
• Axle Ratio: 3.21
• 4WD Selector: Electronic

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Roll Stability Control

Towing and Hauling

• Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Mast
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 4
• Radio: AM/FM
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level

Tires and Rims

• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Wheels: Steel
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Prefix: P
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Roof

• Roof Rack Crossbars: Black

Windows

• Rear Wiper: Intermittent
• Liftgate Window: Fixed
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Power Windows
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors
• Child Safety Door Locks

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Rear Headrests: 2
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: Bench
• Rear Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Rear Seat Folding: Flat
• Front Headrests: Adjustable

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point

The 2008 Dodge Nitro offers bold, aggressive styling and performance to match. It also offers all the midsize SUV must-haves: space, functionality and flexibility.

The 2008 Nitro's fold-flat first-row passenger seat and second-row seats offer a variety of loading options. The Load 'N Go cargo floor slides 18 inches rearward for easy loading and unloading and holds up to 400 pounds of cargo items.

For 2008, the Dodge Nitro adds a Trailer Sway Control System and ParkSense Rear Park Assist System to its long list of safety and security features. Brilliant Black, Light Graystone and Modern Blue are new exterior color options for the 2008 model year. Optional heated leather seats, MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System, cutting-edge entertainment system options, plus a lengthy list of standard safety and security features enhance the appeal of the Dodge Nitro sport utility vehicle.

The performance-oriented, 4.0-liter, single-overhead-cam V-6 in the Nitro R/T provides 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 265 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm. It is an enhanced version of the 3.5-liter engine used in prior Chrysler Group vehicles. The 3.7-liter V-6 produces 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.