2008 Dodge Nitro
2 trims · 4 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$20,320 – $25,320
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Purchase information
Based on SXT
Total price (SXT MSRP)
$20,320
Typical monthly
$402/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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SXT RWD
- MSRP
- $20,320
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.7L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 75.6
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
SXT 4WD
- MSRP
- $21,980
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.7L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 75.6
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
SLT RWD
- MSRP
- $23,660
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.7L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 75.6
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
SLT 4WD
- MSRP
- $25,320
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/21
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.7L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 75.6
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
| Spec | SXT RWD | SXT 4WD | SLT RWD | SLT 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,320 | $21,980 | $23,660 | $25,320 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/22 | 16/22 | 16/22 | 15/21 |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 gas | 3.7L V6 gas | 3.7L V6 gas | 3.7L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- SXT RWDgasSXT 4WDgasSLT RWDgasSLT 4WDgas
- Fuel type
- SXT RWDregular unleadedSXT 4WDregular unleadedSLT RWDregular unleadedSLT 4WDregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- SXT RWDV6SXT 4WDV6SLT RWDV6SLT 4WDV6
- Displacement
- SXT RWD3.7 LSXT 4WD3.7 LSLT RWD3.7 LSLT 4WD3.7 L
- Horsepower
- SXT RWD210 hpSXT 4WD210 hpSLT RWD210 hpSLT 4WD210 hp
- Torque
- SXT RWD235 lb-ftSXT 4WD235 lb-ftSLT RWD235 lb-ftSLT 4WD235 lb-ft
- Transmission
- SXT RWD6-speed manualSXT 4WD6-speed manualSLT RWD4-speed automaticSLT 4WD4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- SXT RWDrear wheel driveSXT 4WDfour wheel driveSLT RWDrear wheel driveSLT 4WDfour wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SXT RWDSUVSXT 4WDSUVSLT RWDSUVSLT 4WDSUV
- Doors
- SXT RWD5SXT 4WD5SLT RWD5SLT 4WD5
- Seating
- SXT RWD5SXT 4WD5SLT RWD5SLT 4WD5
- Length
- SXT RWD178.9 inSXT 4WD178.9 inSLT RWD178.9 inSLT 4WD178.9 in
- Width
- SXT RWD73.1 inSXT 4WD73.1 inSLT RWD73.1 inSLT 4WD73.1 in
- Height
- SXT RWD69.9 inSXT 4WD69.9 inSLT RWD69.9 inSLT 4WD69.9 in
- Wheelbase
- SXT RWD108.8 inSXT 4WD108.8 inSLT RWD108.8 inSLT 4WD108.8 in
- Ground clearance
- SXT RWD8.1 inSXT 4WD8.1 inSLT RWD8.1 inSLT 4WD8.1 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- SXT RWD32.1 cu ftSXT 4WD32.1 cu ftSLT RWD32.1 cu ftSLT 4WD32.1 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- SXT RWD75.6 cu ftSXT 4WD75.6 cu ftSLT RWD75.6 cu ftSLT 4WD75.6 cu ft
- Max towing
- SXT RWD5,000 lbsSXT 4WD5,000 lbsSLT RWD5,000 lbsSLT 4WD5,000 lbs
- Max payload
- SXT RWD1,150 lbsSXT 4WD1,150 lbsSLT RWD1,150 lbsSLT 4WD1,150 lbs
- Curb weight
- SXT RWD3,932 lbsSXT 4WD4,105 lbsSLT RWD3,982 lbsSLT 4WD4,162 lbs
- Fuel tank
- SXT RWD19.5 galSXT 4WD19.5 galSLT RWD19.5 galSLT 4WD19.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- SXT RWD19SXT 4WD18SLT RWD18SLT 4WD17
- City MPG
- SXT RWD16SXT 4WD16SLT RWD16SLT 4WD15
- Highway MPG
- SXT RWD22SXT 4WD22SLT RWD22SLT 4WD21
| Spec | SXT RWD | SXT 4WD | SLT RWD | SLT 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 178.9 in | 178.9 in | 178.9 in | 178.9 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.1 in | 73.1 in | 73.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 108.8 in | 108.8 in | 108.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.1 in | 8.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 32.1 cu ft | 32.1 cu ft | 32.1 cu ft | 32.1 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 75.6 cu ft | 75.6 cu ft | 75.6 cu ft | 75.6 cu ft |
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,150 lbs | 1,150 lbs | 1,150 lbs | 1,150 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,932 lbs | 4,105 lbs | 3,982 lbs | 4,162 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| City MPG | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Highway MPG | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |