Overview & Reviews
The 2010 Dodge Nitro gains a deceleration fuel cut-off feature when equipped with the 3.7-liter V6. The Load 'n Go sliding trunk floor has been discontinued and there are new snappy trim level names: Heat, Detonator and Shock. Front active head restraints and power-heated mirrors are now standard, while the base stereo now has six speakers.
- Considerable towing capacity, brawny image.
- Subpar gas mileage, lackluster acceleration with either engine, chintzy interior, vague steering and trucky handling.
User Reviews:
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Its a Truck, not a Minivan! - 2010 Dodge Nitro
By vlad_jv - December 29 - 2:44 pmTest drove a few before considering the 2010 SXT 4x4. Some of which included the Mazda CX7, and the 2008 Acadia. Mazda handled like a sedan, and the Acadia like a minivan (a little more fun). The Nitro handles like a truck! Its built on the RAM chassis, so dont expect anything less. Fuel economy is not impressive, but still within average for a 3.6L. The 2008 Mazda Tribute 3.0L was getting a little better but not too much. Overall, it handles like the truck but has the comfort of a large SUV. Its flexibility of offering exterior raw power with interior comfort makes it perfect option for looking to have 2 cars in 1. My commute includes 100km hwy and 100km city daily to work/home
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A great truck for the right person. - 2010 Dodge Nitro
By 313speed - February 15 - 10:19 amThis isnt a truck for everyone. I bought it because it fit several key needs. First off, the size was exactly what I wanted. I had some of the SUVs Edmunds compared this one to and found them to be too small. I didnt want larger than this. It had the best sticker price of anything at this size, and it could tow the most, which I needed in order to bring my Mustang to the track. The other reason I wanted it was the fact it was so bare bones... I knew that I could modify it the way I wanted. Its a Jeep in better clothing. I take the Nitro out to the Arizona trails here and see tons of Jeeps, but Ive never once seen a lifted Nitro like mine out there.
