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139 messages, Last post on Aug 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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I really like the Nitro however it is underpowered and I would need the R/T version. I was shocked when I saw how ugly the seats were. Dodge, if you you're reading this offer leather and your sales will improve. I would be embarrassed to have anyone ride in those red R/T seats.
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Replying to: tropnevad (Jul 25, 2006 7:09 pm) I'm not going to pronounce the Nitro with the 3.7 engine "underpowered" until I've driven one. According to everything which I've read, they've done quite a bit of "tweaking" on this engine which will hopefully give it more power than the version currently offered in the Jeep Liberty. As to the red-insert seats, I was thinking that those were only in the "concept" version of the SRT. Either way, I'm sure that "normal-looking" leather seats would be an option. 
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| I read where a Dodge spokesman said that the Nitro SRT is "unlikely" because they can't fit a V8 in it. No SRT would be a real disappointment. That means the Nitro would only be about as fast as the Honda CRV (maybe not even that fast), and wouldn't get nearly the same gas mileage. I don't need to go 0-60 in 5 seconds, but performance and gas mileage similar to the RAV4 V6 would be great. The SRT doesn't need a V8, but a high output V6 (SRT6) would suit me just fine. Without the SRT, maybe they should rename it the Dodge Cap Gun. | |
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Replying to: grutza (Jul 05, 2006 4:22 am) I don't think the actual vehicle launch occurs til early november, but you will see them in the dealerships before that. |
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Replying to: sammin (Jan 12, 2006 9:52 am) |
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Well, first off the "Inferno Red" is one nice color.  Anyway, I drove the SXT 3.7L, 4AT today quite a bit in city traffic and for 10+ miles at cruising speed (85 mph for me ). My initial reactions were: quiet! smooth cruiser! this thing scoots! No joke, this 3.7 is all torque. With almost 200 ft/lbs just off idle and 225 ft/lbs at 2000 RPM it was easy acceleration up to cruising at 75 mph at 2500 RPM! It's a bit loud and growly when you floor it but once up to cruising speed it dissapears. Can't wait to try the 4.0L version R/T! The cabin is also very quiet with very little road and wind noise and the ride is well damped seems almost a bit too soft yet it corners with only a little lean. The factory tires don't hold the road very well but I guess the R/Ts 20" should be a lot better. The driver's seat was a manual one with no hight or angle adjustment and this was my main issue with this model. Pretty good back support though and I guess power leather seats should be even better. Good ergonomics for a long trip with easy but precise (if a bit slow) stearing, great cruise control as a stalk on the column (Toyota style) that works precisely. There is quite a bit of brake dive but they work well with good pedal feel. The cabin seemed a little tight side to side as all the window sills are a bit high on the side and the center storage box is quite high. It worked well for me though as I was able to rest either of my elbows and hold the steering wheel while driving. I could see all around pretty well although the headrests seem a bit too tall and angle forward too much. Rear seat room is good enough for 2 adults but the driveshaft tunnel and non-removable or foldable cup holders in the middle don't leave any legroom for a 3rd adult in the middle. The reclining seats are a good feature but the backs start to stick into your back when reclined all the way. The rear cargo area is a good sized one albeit not very tall because of the high floor. It didn't have the "Load'n Go" slide out load tray but if it's truly as strong as advertised it would be a great feature to have! I've wrestled long heavy items into the backs of SUVs enough times to appreciate this feature. Also the rear tailgate doesn't lift up very high. I'm 6'1" and got my head bumped the first time. Should be easy to fix with a few inches of lift and bigger tires.  Nice flat loading floor with the added utility of the folding front passanger seat. Should be standard on all SUVs. Overall, I thought it was a good looking, well balanced vehicle with good power. A well executed design. If the gas milage is as advertised and you don't need 7 pass. seating the R/T should be a buy. 
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After waiting all these months to actually see, drive and (possibly) buy a Nitro, our local dealer finally received one (an SLT) two days ago, and I must say that my wife and I were both very disappointed, specifically with the front seats. Due to the high "belt line", we both felt as if we were down in a hole. I think that I (as the driver) could probably have dealt with that part if it had had the power seat and I could have raised it up a bit. The "fold-flat" passenger seat, though, has no adjustment option. I can see where the fold-flat feature could come in handy (once in a blue moon) but its possible value does not outweigh its discomfort. But the real war-stopper for both of us was the head-rests. Why in the world were those things made at such a sharp forward angle? We both had "cricks" in our necks before we'd driven a mile. Someone definitely screwed up on those, as far as we're concerned. Altogether, a big disappointment. 
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"It's a cool-looking SUV -- in a world increasingly over-run by cool-looking SUVs. Don't get me wrong, I like the aggressive grille and slab-sided body work as much as the next guy." Talk Back Tuesday: Dodge's Nitro and Aggressive Style (Karl on Cars) |
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