Especificaciones y análisis del Dodge Nitro
Power
177HP
Torque
410Nm
Consumption
8.6l/100
Emissions
228g/km
0-100 km/h
11.5s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
26,990€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
- L
70 L
130 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2WD SE · 177 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The Dodge Nitro burst onto the scene in 2007 as a statement of intent, a true 'muscle car' in an SUV's skin that leaves no one indifferent. Its arrival on the European market was a breath of fresh air and testosterone, a proposition for those looking to escape the conventional and feel the raw power of an American design, adapted with a diesel heart for the old continent. It's a vehicle bought with the heart, a machine of strong emotions.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Nitro is to feel power in its purest form. Its 2.8 CRD engine with 177 horsepower and, above all, its 410 Nm of torque, deliver a forceful and visceral thrust from very low revs. It's not agile in corners, its weight and height are noticeable, but in a straight line, it conveys an overwhelming sense of dominance and security. The rear-wheel drive adds a classic and demanding character, demanding respect on slippery surfaces but offering a pure and connected driving experience. It's a car that feels robust, heavy, and powerful, a true asphalt-eater.
Design and aesthetics
Herein lies its soul. The design of the Dodge Nitro is its biggest selling point and its most emotional feature. Square shapes, an imposing crosshair grille, oversized wheel arches, and a high stance create an intimidating and spectacularly attractive look. It's a polarizing design, love it or hate it, with no middle ground. It evokes a sense of freedom and rebellion, a vehicle that seems to have been taken from an action movie to conquer the road. The interior, although more sober and with hard plastics, maintains the functional and rugged essence of the exterior.
Technology and features
At the time, the Nitro offered adequate equipment, but without technological frills. Its focus was on mechanics and robustness, not gadgets. It had the essential safety features and basic comfort. The real technology was under the hood, with a common-rail direct-injection diesel engine and a variable geometry turbo, coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Its chassis, with a solid rear axle, is a classic and durable solution, designed more for endurance than for dynamic sophistication.
Competition
The Nitro played in a league of its own. While competitors like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, or Volkswagen Tiguan focused on efficiency, refinement, and versatility, the Dodge offered character and an overwhelming image. Its true rivals were those that, like it, sold personality above all else, such as its platform sibling, the Jeep Cherokee, or models like the SsangYong Kyron. The Nitro didn't compete on practicality; it competed on charisma, and in that, it won by a landslide.
Conclusion
The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is a passionate car, a purchase made on instinct. It's imperfect, with high consumption by today's standards and dynamic behavior that doesn't seek finesse, but in return, it delivers something few can offer: an overflowing personality and a unique sense of power. It's a different piece, a modern classic that will always turn heads and make its driver feel in command of something truly special.