For 2011, the Dodge Nitro gets A Few new standard and optional features. Underneath the buff bod, the Nitro shares its platform with the Jeep Liberty. Actually The competition provides the sort of performance That the Nitro's styling promises.The 2011 Dodge Nitro is a five-passenger SUV available in the Heat, Detonator and Shock trim levels.The Nitro Shock different trim adds 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, leather upholstery and heated seats.The Dodge Nitro Heat comes with a 3.7-liter V6 engine produces 210 horsepower and That 237 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available, with the latter being a part-time system with high-and low-range gearing. EPA estimates are 16 mpg city/22 an underwhelming mpg highway and 18 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 16/20/17 with four-wheel drive. EPA estimates are a similarly poor 16/21/18 with rear-wheel drive and 15/21/17 with 4WD. In performance testing, a rear-drive Nitro with the 4.0-liter engine went from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds while a 4x4 models hit the target speed in 8.2 seconds.The stability control includes a Trailer Sway Control feature. Rear parking sensors are standard on the Detonator and Shock. The 2011 Dodge Nitro has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash-testing procedures. Testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awarded the Nitro its top score of "Good" in the frontal-offset test and a second-worst "Marginal" in the side test.In Edmunds brake testing, a Nitro with the optional 20-inch wheels Came to a stop from 60 mph in 122 feet - good performance for this type of vehicle.With the rear seats folded, there are 65 cubic feet of cargo space available, about average for this class.With its aggressive styling and a macho name, you'd think That the 2011 Dodge Nitro Offered vigorous power and acceleration. The Dodge Nitro is bigger, cheaper and more powerful than its Rivals SUV: the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Chevrolet Captiva. Using a 2.8-liter diesel engine produces 175bhp and the Nitro a massive 302lb/ft of pulling power. This muscle accelerates the Nitro from 0-62mph (100kph) in 11.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 113mph. On the outside, the Nitro is an imposing car. There's a high emphasis on safety, with the Nitro boasting anti-lock brakes, electronic stability program, brake assist and traction control.
The 2011 Dodge Nitro ranks 23 out of 23 Affordable Compact SUVs. Car reviewers love the 2011 Dodge Nitro's styling, but They find little else to like about the pugnacious little SUV.Most affordable compact SUVs are starting to look alike - but not the 2011 Dodge Nitro. Consumer Guide says the 2011 Dodge Nitro "works best as a style statement, trailing most crossovers for drivetrain refinement, rear-seat Accommodations, and interior materials."
