New 2011 Dodge Nitro Cost of Ownership

The appearance of the 2011 Dodge Nitro features the continuation of the exterior styling the small sport utility debuted in the 2007 model year. Attention has been paid to the interior aspects of the 2011 Nitro where a new premium seating material is added. Powered by one of two six-cylinder engines each offered as a two or four-wheel drive, 2011 Dodge Nitro model line consists of the Heat, Detonator and Shock trim levels. The entry-level Dodge Nitro Heat comes equipped with a 210 horsepower 3.7 liter V-6 choice standard alongside power door locks, air conditioning and SIRIUS satellite radio. 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator and Shock trim levels introduces a HomeLink Universal transceiver, 6-way power driver seat and ParkSense rear park assist system to a heftier standard feature package. The top-two trim models also contribute a pushy 4-liter V-6 power plant generating 260 horsepower. For 2011, buyers can upgrade the Nitro Heat with the 4-liter engine creating the Heat 4.0 which adds Uconnect Phone and an 8-speaker stereo.