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2006 Dodge Nitro
United States
Gasoline
AWD
SUV
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2006
Make
Dodge
Model
Nitro
Body Style
SUV
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.0 V6 AWD Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
260 hp
Power (kW)
191 kW
Torque
360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed
202 km/h
(126 mph)
0–60 mph
8.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.5 seconds
Displacement
3,952 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,584 mm
(180.5 in)
Width
1,856 mm
(73.1 in)
Height
1,773 mm
(69.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,763 mm
(108.8 in)
Curb weight
1,945 kg
(4,288 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.2 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
96 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
91 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
10.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
13,000 km / 0.5 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
74 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
15.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
269 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,549 mm
(61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,549 mm
(61.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Ground Clearance
206 mm
(8.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,540 kg
(5,600 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
3,500 kg
(7,716 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
595 kg
(1,312 lb)
Max Roof Load
68 kg
(150 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Black
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Flush Rails (Closed Rails)
Colour
Black
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
71.5
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
135 Nm
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Manual
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
WiFi
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
369 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,994 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Colour
Silver
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
65/35
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
IIHS
Test Year
2008
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Marginal
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Acceptable
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact SUV
British Classification
Compact SUV
Australian Classification
Medium SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium SUV
Nitro
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
Nitro Standard
2006–2011
Generation
1st Generation
Year
2006
Powertrain
4.0 V6 AWD Automatic
Horsepower
260 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline
SUVSUV
AWD
Gasoline