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2007 Dodge Nitro

Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6 (Base; SLT); 4.0-liter V6 (R/T)
Engine Horsepower: 210 at 5,200 rpm (3.5L); 255 at 5,800 rpm (4.0L)
Engine Torque: 235 lb.-ft at 4,000 rpm (3.5L); 275 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm (4.0L)
Transmission: Six-speed manual (Base); Four-speed automatic (SLT); Five-speed automatic (R/T)
Curb Weight: 3,932 - 4,151 lbs. (est.)
Length: 178.9 inches
Width: 73.1 inches
Wheelbase: 108.8 inches
Height: 69.9 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 66.9 cu.-ft.
Max. Towing Capacity: 2,000 - 5,000 lbs.
Competitors: Acura RDX, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hummer H3, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Compass, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-7, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Murano, Nissan Xterra, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Toyota RAV4.

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Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.

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