Table of Contents What s New for 2009 2 SUVPS Three-Minute Drill 3 Features, Options & Package Groups 4-7 Dimensions Exterior 8 Dimensions Interior 9 Technical Specifications 10 All product information is current at time of production approval, August 2008. 2008 Chrysler Canada Inc. All rights reserved.
WHAT S NEW FOR 2009 Loaded with adrenalin and explosive Dodge design, the 2009 Dodge Nitro combines power with fuel efficiency 9.1L/100 km (31 mpg) highway (4x2 model). Created with a flexible and spacious interior, Nitro continues to impress by offering you even more for the 2009 model year, such as standard fog lamps and hot new exterior colours. Dodge Nitro combines power with fun like no other SUV on the market. EXTERIOR Colours: Deep Water Blue Pearl will replace Electric Blue Pearl and Modern Blue Pearl SE now has body-colour bodyside mouldings, fascias and fender flares Fog lamps are standard on all models SXT Sport Plus Group includes 20x7.5-inch chrome-clad cast aluminum wheels, P245/50R20 VSB All-Season Performance tires and Performance suspension Road Trip Group is no longer available on SE INTERIOR Floor mats are standard YES Essentials is now known as Stain Repel seat fabric Leather-faced seats are standard on SLT. Stain Repel seat fabric is optional Rear Seat Video system and gaming system have been discontinued Technology Package (2) will be available on SXT and will include uconnect phone (3) PERFORMANCE/FUNCTIONAL Tip Start is standard Auxiliary transmission oil cooler is standard Four-speed automatic transmission is standard on SE, SXT and SLT 3.21:1 axle ratio replaces 3.55:1 with 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 140-amp Alternator replaces 160-amp ASSEMBLY LOCATION Toledo, Ohio Not compatible with aftermarket fabric protecting coatings. (2) Late availability. (3) Must use Bluetooth compatible mobile phone. 2 Nitro
SUVPS THREE-MINUTE DRILL The SUVPS Three-Minute Drill will help you present in just three short minutes the features that matter most to your customer. SUVPS is a method that can help you match the following key buyer motivations to groups of vehicle features: SAFETY/SECURITY, UTILITY, VALUE, PERFORMANCE, STYLING. Listen to your customers and identify their buying hot buttons. Choose the appropriate features from the SUVPS categories. Use these features to tailor your presentation to customers. FRONT Highlight these same SUVPS features during your customer s vehicle Walkaround Presentation. Start at the front and guide your customer through the five vehicle stations. At the end of the Walkaround, be sure to offer your customer a Demonstration Drive. PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE REAR SAFETY/SECURITY Electronic Stability Program (ESP ) with Brake Assist, all-speed traction control and Electronic Roll Mitigation Available ParkSense Rear Park Assist System (2) Tire Pressure Monitoring warning lamp and available premium Tire Pressure Monitoring display Side-curtain air bags (3) with roll-sensing technology UTILITY Available remote start system Available class-exclusive (4) LOAD N GO slide-out rear cargo load floor holds up to 181 kg (400 lb) Cargo capacity 909L (32.1 cu. ft) with rear seat up and expands to 1846L (65.2 cu. ft) with rear seat folded VALUE Available Convenience Group includes remote start system, Premium Sound System, uconnect phone (5) and ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Available Stain Repel seat fabric (6) Available uconnect gps with AM/FM/DVD/HDD/ MP3/30GB hard drive radio, combining a 6.5-inch touch screen and turn-by-turn GPS navigation with hands-free uconnect phone (5) Available SXT Sport Plus Group includes 20x7.5-inch chrome-clad cast aluminum wheels, P245/50R20 VSB All-Season Performance tires and Performance suspension PERFORMANCE 3.7L Magnum V6 engine is matched to a four-speed automatic transmission R/T comes equipped with a 260-hp 4.0L SOHC V6 engine, a five-speed automatic transmission, a performance-tuned suspension and 20-inch wheels Available part-time four-wheel-drive system (7) STYLING Unmistakably Dodge brawny looks, bold crosshair grille and powerful stance 16-inch steel, or available 16-, 17- and 20-inch aluminum wheels All models now have body-colour bodyside mouldings, front and rear fascias and fender flares No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. When the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes, the driver needs to use less throttle and adapt speed and driving behaviour to prevailing road conditions. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Please always wear your seat belt. (2) Intended to provide assistance to the driver. Always exercise appropriate care while reversing. (3) Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or the seat belt properly positioned, dependent on the child s age and weight. (4) Based on 2008 Automotive News classification. When properly equipped. (5) Must use Bluetooth compatible mobile phone. (6) Not compatible with aftermarket fabric protecting coatings. (7) 4x4 only. Nitro 3
FEATURES, OPTIONS & PACKAGE GROUPS COLOUR AVAILABILITY SE /SXT/SLT Interior Colours Khaki Slate Grey Slate Grey Slate Grey with Slate Grey with Slate Grey with Exterior Colours Red Insert Blue Insert Orange Insert Bright Silver Metallic X X X X X Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl X X X X X X Deep Water Blue Pearl (2) X X X X Inferno Red Crystal Pearl X X X X Light Greystone Pearl X X Stone White X X X X X X Sunburst Orange Pearl X X X X Deep Water Blue Pearl and Sunburst Orange Pearl are not available on SE. (2) New for 2009. R/T POWERTRAINS SE SXT SLT R/T Engines Transmissions Transfer Cases B C F L 3.7L SOHC V6 Power: 157 kw (210 hp) @ 5200 rpm Torque: 319 N m (235 lb-ft) @ 4000 rpm 4.0L SOHC V6 Power: 194 kw (260 hp) @ 6000 rpm Torque: 359 N m (265 lb-ft) @ 4200 rpm Standard. Standard on 4WD models. Four-Speed Automatic 2WD Five-Speed Automatic 143 GII New Venture Part-Time 4WD 143 GII New Venture Part-Time 4WD SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES SE SXT SLT R/T Engine Transmission B C F L 3.7L SOHC V6 Four-Speed Automatic 24B 24C 24F 4.0L SOHC V6 Five-Speed Automatic 28L Features Air Bags (2) Advanced multistage driver and front passenger with Occupant Classifi cation System (OCS) (3) Side-curtain air bags with roll-sensing technology offer additional protection to front and rear outboard occupants in the event of a collision Air Conditioning Manual temperature control Air Dam Front, Dark Grey Front, body-colour Alternator 140-amp Axle Ratio 3.21 :1 3.73:1 Battery 600-amp, Maintenance-free with Battery-Saver Feature Brakes Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS Console Floor Overhead (included with power sunroof) P Convenience Group Includes remote start system, Premium Sound System, heated front seats, uconnect phone, (4) auto-dimming rear-view mirror and ParkSense Rear Park Assist System (5) (ADC) O O Cooler Power steering (included with Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling) P P P P 4 Nitro
FEATURES, OPTIONS & PACKAGE GROUPS SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES (CONT.) SE SXT SLT R/T Auxiliary transmission oil Defroster Rear window Door Locks Speed-sensitive power Door Trim Panel Base, monotone Premium, two-tone Deluxe Electronic Stability Program (ESP ) (6) Includes all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) Electronic Vehicle Information Centre (EVIC) Engine Block Heater Fascias Body-colour Fender Flares Body-colour Fleet/Commercial Safety/Convenience Group II Includes Smoker s Group, speed control, LOAD N GO slide-out rear cargo fl oor and full-size spare tire (AWQ) L Floor Mats Two front and two rear Fog Lamps Two integrated in front fascia Fuel Tank 74L (16.2 imp. gal.) with tethered fuel cap Gauges Outside temperature and compass Glass Deep-tint sunscreen side and rear (GEG) L Tinted windshield Solar control (not available with deep-tint sunscreen glass) Grille Bright with black billets Body-colour with bright billets Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling Includes power steering cooler (included with the Trailer Tow Group) P P P P HomeLink Universal Transceiver (7) Programmable for up to three different remote controlled systems Instrument Cluster Includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge Includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel gauge and display screen with outside temperature and compass Instrument Panel Monotone Two-tone Monotone with Satin Silver bezel Licence Plate Brow Black Bright Mirrors, Exterior Dual, power, folding Dual heated, power, folding Mirrors, Interior Rear-view day/night Rear-view auto-dimming Rear-view auto-dimming with microphone (included with uconnect phone (4) ) P P Moulding Body-colour bodyside ParkSense Rear Park Assist System (5) Included with Convenience Group; requires uconnect gps (XAA) O/P O/P Popular Equipment Group Includes speed control, deep-tint sunscreen glass, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, and temperature and compass gauge Power Accessory Outlet 12-volt 115-volt AC inverter Premium Sound Group Includes Premium Sound System, heated front seats and AM/FM radio and integrated six-disc CD/ DVD audio changer with MP3 capability and auxiliary input jack (AMA) O O Radios AM/FM radio with CD player and MP3 auxiliary input jack Nitro 5
FEATURES, OPTIONS & PACKAGE GROUPS SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES (CONT.) SE SXT SLT R/T AM/FM radio and integrated six-disc CD/DVD audio changer with MP3 capability and auxiliary input jack (included with Premium Sound Group) P P uconnect gps Includes AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio with navigation and touch screen/voice recognition operation (includes uconnect phone and Premium Sound System; requires ParkSense Rear Park Assist System (5) ) (RER) O O Rear Cargo LOAD N GO slide-out system (included with Fleet/Commercial Safety/Convenience Group II) P Tie-down rail system Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry Remote Start System Included with Convenience Group P P Rocker Sills Bodyside, Dark Grey Bodyside, body-colour Roof Rack Side Rails Black Seats Front passenger forward fold-fl at Heated front bucket (included with leather-faced seats; Convenience Group, Premium Sound Group or uconnect gps) P Low-back two-tone cloth-faced bucket Low-back two-tone leather-faced, heated bucket Premium low-back two-tone cloth-faced bucket with Stain Repel seat fabric (8) (*C7) O Low-back two-tone cloth-faced bucket with Blue, Orange or Red inserts, stitching and R/T logo Low-back monotone leather-faced heated bucket with Red accent stitching and R/T logo (*YL) O Manually adjustable Power six-way driver s Rear 65/35-split folding with recline Security Alarm Integrated vehicle alarm system (included with Travel Convenience Group) P P P P Sentry Key Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer SIRIUS Satellite Radio Includes one year service provided by SIRIUS Smoker s Group Includes removable ashtray and cigar lighter (included with Fleet/Commercial Safety/Convenience Group II) (AWS) O/P O O O Sound Systems Four speakers Premium Sound System with nine total speakers including a subwoofer and 368 watts of power (requires AM/FM radio and integrated six-disc CD/DVD audio changer with MP3 capability and auxiliary input jack; included with Convenience Group, Premium Sound Group or uconnect gps) P P Speed Control Included with Fleet/Commercial Safety/Convenience Group II P Steering Column Tilt Steering Wheel Four-spoke Leather-wrapped four-spoke with integrated speed and audio controls Sun Visors Sliding shaft Dual with illuminated vanity mirror and slide feature Sunroof Power with express open and vent (includes overhead console) (GWA) O O O Suspension Sport Performance (included with 20-inch wheels or SXT Sport Plus Group) P P SXT Sport Plus Group Includes 20x7.5-inch chrome-clad cast aluminum wheels, P245/50R20 VSB All-season Performance tires and Performance suspension (AGD) O Technology Package (9) Includes uconnect phone (AGD) O Tip Start Quick start Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Lamp Tire Pressure Monitoring Display 6 Nitro
FEATURES, OPTIONS & PACKAGE GROUPS SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES (CONT.) SE SXT SLT R/T Tires P225/75R16 BSW All-season P235/65R17 BSW All-season Performance (included with 17x7-inch cast aluminum wheel) P P235/65R17 OWL Performance (requires 17-inch wheels) (TPV) O O P245/50R20 VSB All-season Performance (included with 20-inch wheels and SXT Sport Plus Group) P P Spare, compact size Spare, full-size (included with Trailer Tow Group or Fleet/Commercial Safety/Convenience Group II) P P P P Trailer Tow Group Includes a Class III hitch receiver, four-pin wiring harness, Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling and full-size spare tire (included with Travel Convenience Group) P P P P Transfer Case Part-time 4WD system 143 GII New Venture Travel Convenience Group Includes Trailer Tow Group and Security Alarm (AWK) O O O O uconnect phone Includes auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror and ipod interface (included with Convenience Group or uconnect gps; requires Premium Sound System) P P Wheels 16x7-inch Styled steel 16x6.5-inch Cast aluminum (WNF) O 17x7-inch Cast aluminum (WGN) O 20x7.5-inch Chrome-clad cast aluminum (includes performance suspension; included with SXT Sport Plus Group) (WP2) P O Windows Power, driver express down Power, driver express up and down and passenger express down Wipers Windshield, two-speed with variable intermittent mode Rear window, wiper/washer with intermittent mode Standard P Available within package noted O Optional L Fleet only limited production option BSW Black Sidewall OWL Outline White Letter VSB Vertical Serrated Band 4x4 only. (2) Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or the seat belt properly positioned, dependent on the child s age and weight. (3) The passenger occupant classifi cation system (OCS) determines the conditions for activation or deactivation of the passenger side front air bag based on the weight of the occupant. It may not activate the passenger air bag if the occupant has incorrect seating posture or is moving in the seat. Always observe the passenger air bag indicator light to determine if the OCS is deciding properly. Passengers should sit properly in the seat with the seat belt fastened at all times. (4) Must use Bluetooth compatible mobile phone. (5) Intended to provide assistance to the driver. Always exercise appropriate care while reversing. (6) No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. When the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster fl ashes, the driver needs to use less throttle and adapt speed and driving behaviour to prevailing road conditions. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Please always wear your seat belt. (7) Not compatible with all garage door openers. See your retailer for details. (8) Not compatible with aftermarket fabric protecting coatings. (9) Late availability. Nitro 7
DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR H I A B G C F E D E Nitro 4x2 and 4x4 Tire Sizes P225/75R16, P235/65R17, P245/50R20 A Wheelbase 2763 (108.8) B Overall length 4544 (178.9) C Overall height 1776 (69.9) D Overall width (without mirrors) 1857 (73.1) E Track front/rear 1549 (61.0)/1549 (61.0) F Cargo load fl oor height 846 (33.3) G Approach angle (2) (degrees) 25.6 H Breakover angle (2) (degrees) 22.0 I Departure angle (2) (degrees) 26.7 Dimensions shown in mm (in.) unless otherwise specifi ed. (2) All dimensions are based on base tires. 8 Nitro
DIMENSIONS INTERIOR A C D B A Front Headroom (w/o sunroof) 1032 (40.6) B Legroom 1036 (40.8) C Shoulder room 1452 (57.2) D Hip room 1444 (56.8) Seat adjustment (fore and aft) 229 (9.0) Rear Headroom 1036 (40.8) Legroom 946 (37.7) Shoulder room 1433 (56.4) Hip room 1203 (47.4) Cargo volume L (cu. ft) Rear seat up 909 (32.1) Rear seat folded 1846 (65.2) Front passenger and rear seats folded 2141 (75.6) Dimensions shown in mm (in.) unless otherwise specifi ed. Nitro Nitro 9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Nitro 4x2 4x4 Engine 3.7L Magnum V6 3.7L Magnum V6 4.0L SOHC V6 Power: kw (hp) @ rpm 157 (210) @ 5200 157 (210) @ 5200 194 (260) @ 6000 Torque: N m (lb-ft) @ rpm 319 (235) @ 4000 319 (235) @ 4000 361 (265) @ 4200 Standard transmission 4-speed auto 4-speed auto 5-speed auto Fuel consumption L/100 km (mpg) City/Hwy 13.2 (21)/9.1 (31) 14.0 (20)/9.7 (29) 13.5 (21)/9.7 (29) Transfer case Standard 143GII New Venture Brakes Front rotor diameter mm (in.) 302 (11.9) Rear rotor diameter 316 (12.4) mm (in.) Fuel tank capacity L (imp. gal.) 74 (16.2) Steering type Rack and Pinion Turning diameter m (ft) curb-to-curb 11.1 (36.3) Tires Standard P225/75R16 Maximum size available P245/50R20 Wheels Standard (diameter x width) (in.) 16x7.0 Maximum size available (diameter x width) (in.) 20x7.5 2009 ratings. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. 10 Nitro