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! colspan=2 | '''Dodge Nitro'''
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| aka
|[[Jeep Liberty]]
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| Production
| 2007-present
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| Class
| [[Compact SUV]]
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| Body Style
| 4-door [[SUV]]
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| Length
| 178.9 in.
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| Width
| 73.1 in.
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| Height
| 69.6 in.
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| Wheelbase
| 108.8 in.
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| Weight
| 4,162 lbs.
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| Transmission
| {{{transmission + drive}}}
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| Engine
| {{{engine}}}
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| Power
| {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
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| Similar
| {{{similar (competition)}}}
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| Designer
| Dennis Myles
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===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
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*At the 2010 [[Detroit Auto Show]], Dodge unveiled the '''Nitro Detonator''' trim. Starting at $25,995, the Detonator come with more standard content including 20-inch alloys, eight premium speakers with a 368-watt amplifier and 9-inch subwoofer, deep-tinted glass, Uconnect Phone, iPod Control, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, speed control and security alarm, as well as a unique Detonator Yellow Clear Coat paintjob. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/01/dodge-refreshes-and-renames-nitro.html]
 
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===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
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===Reliability===
===Reliability===
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*'''RECALL ALERT:''' [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/24/dodge-recalling-nearly-85k-2007-nitro-models-over-failing-wiper/ Dodge recalling nearly 85k 2007 Nitro models over failing wiper concern]


===Safety===
===Safety===
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==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
"What's embarrassing about this call is that at first acquaintance the Nitro didn't seem too bad. Not for me, but I was prepared to accept that others might like its brutal looks. The acceptable pricetag and world-class free comprehensive insurance that came with the thing even made it look appealing if you squinted your eyes and thought pleasant thoughts. It scrubbed up okay on the mostly-flat Melboure terrain chosen for the launch drive, despite iffy ergonomics. Then came a late night drive along Sydney's notorious Parramatta Road. Even right on the speed limit, the Nitro pitched and bucked over a surface that wouldn't have troubled a racing kart. The front and rear ends felt as if they'd come from different cars, neither of them any good." - Wheels Magazine


==Generations==  
==Generations==  
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==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
==Current Generation: (2007–present)==
 
===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
 
 
===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
 
 
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===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===
 


==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
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==See also==
==See also==
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==External Links==


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*[http://www.dodge.com/en/2009/nitro/ Dodge Nitro Offical Page] Dodge.com
*[http://www.nitroforumz.com/showthread.php?t=28167 Dodge Nitro Car Parts and Maintenance Parts]- A forum dedicated to the discussion of Maintenance for the Dodge Nitro
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/08/dodge-announces-upgraded-lineup-for-2010-including-nitro-detonat/ Dodge announces upgraded lineup for 2010 including Nitro Detonator]


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Dodge Nitro
Dodge
aka Jeep Liberty
Production 2007-present
Class Compact SUV
Body Style 4-door SUV
Length 178.9 in.
Width 73.1 in.
Height 69.6 in.
Wheelbase 108.8 in.
Weight 4,162 lbs.
Transmission {{{transmission + drive}}}
Engine {{{engine}}}
Power {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
Similar {{{similar (competition)}}}
Designer Dennis Myles

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See Wikicars' comprehensive Dodge Nitro Review.

Recent Changes

  • At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Dodge unveiled the Nitro Detonator trim. Starting at $25,995, the Detonator come with more standard content including 20-inch alloys, eight premium speakers with a 368-watt amplifier and 9-inch subwoofer, deep-tinted glass, Uconnect Phone, iPod Control, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, speed control and security alarm, as well as a unique Detonator Yellow Clear Coat paintjob. [1]

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"What's embarrassing about this call is that at first acquaintance the Nitro didn't seem too bad. Not for me, but I was prepared to accept that others might like its brutal looks. The acceptable pricetag and world-class free comprehensive insurance that came with the thing even made it look appealing if you squinted your eyes and thought pleasant thoughts. It scrubbed up okay on the mostly-flat Melboure terrain chosen for the launch drive, despite iffy ergonomics. Then came a late night drive along Sydney's notorious Parramatta Road. Even right on the speed limit, the Nitro pitched and bucked over a surface that wouldn't have troubled a racing kart. The front and rear ends felt as if they'd come from different cars, neither of them any good." - Wheels Magazine

Generations

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Current Generation: (2007–present)

Worldwide

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