2009 Dodge Nitro R/T specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
2WD 4dr SE
$22,240
4WD 4dr SE
$23,900
2WD 4dr R/T
$24,560
2WD 4dr SLT
$24,560
4WD 4dr R/T
$26,220
4WD 4dr SLT
$26,220
$26,220
Starting MSRP
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2009 Dodge Nitro R/T

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 260.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 17 combined MPG
  • 178.9" length, 69.9" height
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Blaze Red Crystal Pearl

Interior
Dark slate gray
Dark Slate Gray

Packages

  • 28L R/T CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

    $2,185

    Starting MSRP

    • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • 20" x 7.5" aluminum chrome clad wheels
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    $2,185

    Starting MSRP

    • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • 20" x 7.5" aluminum chrome clad wheels
    • body color sill applique
    • body color grille w/chrome accent
    • cloth seats w/color-keyed insert
    • deluxe door trim panel
    • front air dam
    • satin silver instrument panel bezel
    • P245/50R20 all season performance tires
    • performance suspension

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
16 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
260 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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
12.4 x 0.5 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V6
Displacement
4.0L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
265 @ 4200
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
14.3 qts

Measurements

Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
Second Head Room
41 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
47 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Length, Overall
179 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Height, Overall
70 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Liftover Height
33 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume
N/A
Second Leg Room
38 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
P245/50R20
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,204 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs

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