2008 Dodge Nitro SXT specs & colors
Sport Utility
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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
$1,505
Starting MSRP
- 3.7L V6 engine
- 6-speed manual trans
- 115V aux pwr point
$0
Starting MSRP
- 3.7L V6 engine
- 4-speed auto VLP trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 3.7L V6 engine
- 6-speed manual trans
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$1,505
Starting MSRP
- 3.7L V6 engine
- 4-speed auto VLP trans
- 115V aux pwr point
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Special Purpose 2WD |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 160 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.7L/226 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 210 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 235 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 351.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 468.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.46 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.61 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.25 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.72 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.06 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.21 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Solid Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.9 x 1.1 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.44 x 0.47 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.36 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.42 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.3 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P225/75R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/75R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3823 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 40.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 40.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 37.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.4 in |
| Second Hip Room | 47.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 178.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 69.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 65.2 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 32.1 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| 600-amp maintenance free battery | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger multistage airbags w/occupant classification system | Standard |
| Rear 60/40 split folding reclining seat | Standard |
| Luxury front/rear floor mats | Standard |
| Molded-in-color body side moldings | Standard |
| Cargo compartment lamp | Standard |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| 16" x 7.0" steel wheels | Standard |
| Instrument cluster w/tach & tire pressure monitoring warning lamp | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver one-touch | Standard |
| Corporate 8.25" rear axle | Standard |
| Electronic stability program | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard |
| Front/rear 12V pwr outlet | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Speed sensitive pwr door locks | Standard |
| Map/dome reading lamps | Standard |
| All speed traction control | Standard |
| 3.7L V6 engine | Standard |
| Compact spare tire w/tire carrier winch | Standard |
| Center floor console | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| 115V auxiliary pwr outlet | Standard |
| Cloth low-back bucket seats -inc: front passenger forward fold flat seat | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Electronic stability program | Standard |
| Black license plate brow | Standard |
| Molded-in-color front/rear fascia | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| AM/FM/Sirius/CD MP3 radio -inc: (4) speakers, 1-year prepaid service | Standard |
| Fold-away pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Dual note horn | Standard |
| Supplemental side airbags | Standard |
| Roof rack side rails | Standard |
| Light-tinted solar control glass | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Rear window wiper/washer | Standard |
| 3.21 axle ratio | Standard |
| 160-amp alternator | Standard |
| Child seat anchor system | Standard |
| Sentry Key theft deterrent system | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| P225/75R16 all season BSW tires | Standard |
| Molded-in-color fender flares | Standard |
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