Especificaciones y análisis del Dodge Nitro
Power
177HP
Torque
460Nm
Consumption
9.4l/100
Emissions
250g/km
0-100 km/h
10.5s
Top Speed
182km/h
Weight
2015kg
Price
33,900€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 5v
AWD
5 / 5 doors
- L
70 L
130 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD SXT Aut. · 177 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The Dodge Nitro burst onto the European market like a breath of fresh air and testosterone straight from America. It's not an SUV that asks for permission; it's a statement of intent on wheels, a vehicle designed to turn heads and challenge the aesthetic conventions of its time with an imposing presence and an unmistakable character.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Nitro feels like the beast it appears to be. The 177 hp 2.8 CRD diesel engine pushes with forceful strength thanks to its 460 Nm of torque, offering robust acceleration and a sense of power. It's not the most refined or agile in corners; its weight and chassis with a rear rigid axle prioritize ruggedness over delicacy, but on the open road, it's a tireless cruiser that makes you feel like the king of the asphalt, with the added security of its all-wheel drive.
Design and aesthetics
This is where the Nitro plays in its own league. Its design is pure American muscle: a gigantic chrome grille, squared and exaggerated wheel arches, and a high beltline that gives it the look of a rolling fortress. It's a polarizing aesthetic, with no middle ground, evoking the image of a lifted 'hot-rod'. Inside, functionality dominates over luxury, with hard plastics that betray its origin, but the space and sense of command compensate for the lack of refinement.
Technology and features
For its time, the Nitro offered a decent technological package, without any frills. Its common-rail diesel engine and 5-speed automatic transmission were proven solutions. The selectable all-wheel drive added versatility, but don't expect to find the sophisticated driver aids or advanced infotainment systems that were beginning to emerge. Its technology is more mechanical and functional than digital and cutting-edge.
Competition
The Dodge Nitro faced a very competitive market. It competed against SUVs like its cousin, the Jeep Cherokee, with which it shared a platform, and highly successful Asian models like the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Kia Sorento. It also indirectly measured up against Europeans like the Land Rover Freelander, although the Nitro always played the card of a radically different style and a more adjusted price than premium brands.
Conclusion
The Dodge Nitro is a purely emotional purchase. It's a vehicle for those who value image, brute force, and the exclusivity of driving something different over efficiency, interior refinement, or agility. It's a piece of the American dream, with its virtues and flaws, offering a unique driving experience and an overwhelming personality that, even today, leaves no one indifferent.