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When it arrived on the market for the 2007 model year, the Nitro was Dodge's first compact sport-utility vehicle in many years. With its boxy -- yet tall style, the Nitro offers a new approach to the current squared off style found in smaller offerings by many automakers. Visit Don White's Timonium Chrysler Jeep Dodge for a test drive of this impressive SUV!

2011 Dodge Nitro for sale near Towson
The 2011 Dodge Nitro for sale near Towson is a five-passenger SUV available in Heat, Detonator and Shock trim levels.

The Heat includes 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, foglamps, roof rails, deep tinted windows, keyless entry, full power accessories, heated mirrors, air-conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, a 60/40-split-folding and reclining rear seat and a six-speaker stereo with a CD player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The Popular Equipment Group adds cruise control, an outside-temperature gauge and a compass. A sunroof is a stand-alone option. There is also the available Heat 4.0 package that includes a bigger V6 engine, an upgraded nine-speaker audio system and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Detonator includes the stuff from the Popular Equipment Group and also has the more powerful engine, different 20-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, remote ignition, flashier exterior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel (includes audio controls), a six-way power driver seat, an upgraded instrument panel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth and a nine-speaker stereo (with a subwoofer and a six-CD/DVD changer). The Nitro Shock trim adds different 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, leather upholstery and heated seats.

General Overview
The Dodge Nitro Heat comes with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 210 horsepower and 237 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard. Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available, with the latter being a part-time system with high- and low-range gearing. EPA estimates are 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 16/20/17 with four-wheel drive. In performance testing, the Nitro went from zero to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds.

The Heat 4.0, Nitro Detonator and Shock come with a 4.0-liter V6 good for 260 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard and one may choose between rear- and four-wheel drive. EPA estimates reach 16/21/18 with rear-wheel drive and 15/21/17 with 4WD. In performance testing, a rear-drive Nitro with the 4.0-liter engine went from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds.

Additional Features
Your Dodge dealer serving Towson has the 2011 Dodge Nitro for sale, which includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control and side curtain airbags as standard equipment. The stability control includes a trailer sway control feature. Rear parking sensors are standard on the Detonator and Shock.

A Nitro with the optional 20-inch wheels comes to a stop from 60 mph in 122 feet -- excellent performance for this type of vehicle.