Used Dodge Nitro (2007 - 2009) Review Review by David Ross on 27 Mar 2007 Last Updated: 09 Dec 2008 2.5 The Dodge Nitro is an imposing 4x4 with chunky all-American styling and plenty of road presence. Unfortunately there's little else positive. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Attention-grabbing styling, decent diesel engine, generous equipment levels Feels dated, poor quality cabin, vague steering, uncomfortable ride New price range: £18,303 - £23,890 Used price range: £1,448 - £4,201 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 2.5 out of 5 The Dodge Nitro is an imposing 4x4 with chunky all-American styling and plenty of road presence. Unfortunately there's little else positive. Although the diesel engine is fairly potent, it's not very economical or refined - and likewise in most other areas the Nitro feels crude. It's meant to be an alternative to cars like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento - but they both feel sophisticated by comparison.An uncomposed ride and cheap-feeling interior complete the unappealing package while the vague steering and excessive body roll in corners mean it doesn't drive well either. Parkers Ratings Overall 2.5 out of 5 Performance 2.5 out of 5 Handling 2 out of 5 Comfort 2.5 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 2 out of 5 Safety 3.5 out of 5 Reliability 3 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials 1.5 out of 5 Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 2 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 What owners say... “ Towing capacity is one of the reasons that I went for the Nitro. ” 4 out of 5 Alistair Jack , 06 Oct 2012 ... read more “ The high driving position, space, and pull out load and go floor. ” 5 out of 5 Scott Chambers , 03 Feb 2012 ... read more “ ride height,towing ,good on diesel and seems to handle well for a 4x4 ” 4 out of 5 lucie bond , 16 Jun 2011 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 6 used Dodge Nitro Station Wagons for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 10 owners' reviews Tweet Other Dodge reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Towing capacity is one of the reasons that I went for the Nitro. ” 4 out of 5 Alistair Jack , 06 Oct 2012 ... read more
“ The high driving position, space, and pull out load and go floor. ” 5 out of 5 Scott Chambers , 03 Feb 2012 ... read more
“ ride height,towing ,good on diesel and seems to handle well for a 4x4 ” 4 out of 5 lucie bond , 16 Jun 2011 ... read more