2006 Chicago: 2007 Dodge Nitro Video
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00:00 Last year in Chicago, Dodge showed us their Nitro in concept form.
00:14 Well, here in 2006, they've got the production version.
00:18 This is the 2007 Dodge Nitro SUV.
00:21 It's a smaller companion to the Dodge Durango.
00:24 It's actually based on the Jeef Liberty with a wheelbase that's been stretched four inches
00:29 to improve interior room.
00:31 Outside, the Nitro has the signature Dodge crosshair grille, a look that'll be exported
00:37 to international markets.
00:39 Yes, left and right hand drive versions will be produced by early 2007.
00:44 Three different trim levels will be offered, a base, SLT, and RT models.
00:51 Interiors will be done in cloth, vinyl, or leather, depending on the model.
00:55 Here's a neat feature from the concept that survived into production.
00:58 The load and go cargo floor slides out so you can put heavy objects in here and reduce
01:03 the lift over.
01:04 It should make loading the cargo area a lot easier.
01:09 The 2007 Dodge Nitro will have two V6 engines available.
01:13 A 210 horsepower 3.7 liter is standard, and a higher performance 255 horsepower 4 liter
01:20 version is optional.
01:22 All Nitros can be equipped with four wheel drive.
01:25 From the 2006 Chicago Auto Show, I'm John Mathias for Motor Trend.
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