2008 Dodge Nitro SXT specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
      - 2WD 4dr SXT
- $20,320
- 4WD 4dr SXT
- $21,980
- 2WD 4dr SLT
- $23,660
- 2WD 4dr R/T
- $23,660
- 4WD 4dr SLT
- $25,320
- 4WD 4dr R/T
- $25,320
Key specs
Color options
Interior
  
    Dark Khaki
    Dark Slate Gray
    Dk / Lt Slate Gray
    Nephrite Green
    Packages
- $0 - Starting MSRP - 3.7L V6 engine
- 4-speed auto VLP trans
 
- $1,505 - Starting MSRP - 3.7L V6 engine
- 4-speed auto VLP trans
- 115V aux pwr point
 - See more detail - $1,505 - Starting MSRP - 3.7L V6 engine
- 4-speed auto VLP trans
- 115V aux pwr point
- 16" x 6.5" aluminum wheels
- deep tint sunscreen glass
- fog lamps
- speed control
- sun visors w/illum vanity mirrors
- temp gauge
- compass
- body color bodyside molding
- fascias & fender flares
 
- $0 - Starting MSRP - 3.7L V6 engine
- 6-speed manual trans
 
- $1,505 - Starting MSRP - 3.7L V6 engine
- 6-speed manual trans
- 115V aux pwr point
 - See more detail - $1,505 - Starting MSRP - 3.7L V6 engine
- 6-speed manual trans
- 115V aux pwr point
- 16" x 6.5" aluminum wheels
- deep tint sunscreen glass
- fog lamps
- speed control
- sun visors w/illum vanity mirrors
- temp gauge
- compass
- body color bodyside molding
- fascias & fender flares
 
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas V6  Engine Type | 
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                    18 City / 24 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    210 hp Horsepower | 
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                    5  Seating Capacity | 
Brakes
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                    Pwr  Brake Type | 
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                    4-Wheel  Brake ABS System | 
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                    N/A  Brake ABS System (Second Line) | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Front (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    11.9 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    12.44 x 0.47 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    Not Available  Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
Electrical
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                    600  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 
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                    160  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 
Engine
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                    Gas V6  Engine Type | 
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                    3.7L/226  Displacement | 
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                    210 @ 5200  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 
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                    235 @ 4000  SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 
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                    M/T  6-Speed M/T A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options | 
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                    18 City / 24 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    10.3 qts Total Cooling System Capacity | 
Measurements
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                    5  Passenger Capacity | 
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                    N/A  Passenger Volume | 
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                    41 in Front Head Room | 
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                    41 in Front Leg Room | 
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                    57 in Front Shoulder Room | 
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                    57 in Front Hip Room | 
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                    41 in Second Head Room | 
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                    38 in Second Leg Room | 
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                    56 in Second Shoulder Room | 
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                    47 in Second Hip Room | 
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                    109 in Wheelbase | 
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                    179 in Length, Overall | 
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                    73 in Width, Max w/o mirrors | 
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                    70 in Height, Overall | 
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                    61 in Track Width, Front | 
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                    61 in Track Width, Rear | 
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                    N/A  Min Ground Clearance | 
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                    N/A  Rear Door Opening Height | 
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                    N/A  Rear Door Opening Width | 
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                    N/A  Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 
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                    N/A  Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 
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                    N/A  Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | 
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                    N/A  Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 
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                    N/A  Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 
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                    N/A  Cargo Box (Area) Height | 
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                    N/A  Liftover Height | 
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                    65 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 
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                    32 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 
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                    Not Available ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 
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                    N/A  Trunk Volume | 
Safety
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                    Standard  Stability Control | 
Steering
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                    Pwr Rack & Pinion  Steering Type | 
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                    17  Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 
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                    3  Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 
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                    36 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 
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                    N/A  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 
Suspension
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                    Independent  Suspension Type - Front | 
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                    Solid Axle  Suspension Type - Rear | 
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                    w/Coil Springs  Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | 
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                    w/Coil Springs  Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 
Tires & Wheels
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                    P225/75R16  Front Tire Size | 
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                    P225/75R16  Rear Tire Size | 
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                    Compact  Spare Tire Size | 
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                    16 x 7.0 in Front Wheel Size | 
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                    16 x 7.0 in Rear Wheel Size | 
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                    Compact in Spare Wheel Size | 
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                    Steel  Front Wheel Material | 
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                    Steel  Rear Wheel Material | 
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                    Steel  Spare Wheel Material | 
Weight & Capacity
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                    3,823 lbs Base Curb Weight | 
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                    3,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    350 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    3,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    350 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    20 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    N/A  Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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