2009 Dodge Nitro Video Review

Cars.com's Joe Wiesenfelder takes a look at the 2009 Dodge Nitro. It competes with the Nissa Xterra and Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Shot and produced by: Matthew Avery Edited by: Sarah Gersh

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2009
• cars
• carscom
• dodge
• grand
• nissan
• nitro
• suv
• suzuki
• truck
• vitara
• xterra

[ScorpTQ]

@1999jeepers I agree, this guy clearly doesn't like Dodge/Chrysler which is fine. BUT JEEZ, it's a review hence PROS and CONS!!!! Only CONS in this video, stop making reviews if you are only pointing out the faults. They are people out there who are looking for everything he hates in this vehicle. DUMB ASS!

[dirtyd2984]

Sounds like someone lost his girl to a man with a nitro haha

[TheGSKLeader]

I am going to go test drive 2007 SLT this afternoon, this is the only review that this guy was negative on EVERYTHING. May i point out you are pointing out and being negative on things that isnt a problem, like the rear door dont go up high enough. As far as gas mileage compare it to a GMC or Chevy mid size SUV, this gets better gas mileage. I have done lots of read ups and watched a lot of videos on reviews on this nitro, All great reviews except for this one, sorry but your out numbered bud.

[cdb9137]

The only reason I am looking to buy one of these is BECAUSE it is TRUCK BASED and not some peace of crap car or glorified station wagon. Which is the same reason I own Chevy Astros and GMC Safaris , wish they had never quit making them. The Nitro is one of the few truck based SUVs left and THAT is a BIG PLUS in my honest opinion.

[passenger984582]

Well.... I have had mine since '07, 60k miles on it, running stronger every day (did have to put thicker oil in it since the beginning though), after looking at this "hateview", I compared it to my parent's Altima, and a friend's L4 outlander, you know, as this guy would say. They are no comparison against the nitro, not in torque, not in room, not in looks. My humble opinion is that this guy is a douche (sorry).

[gxsrripper]

i was looking for a damn review on a workout supplement and this is what i end up watchin, and im a Mopar guy so this was extra shitty. on top of all that this guy is a DUMBASS.

[The2008tundra]

@jackanoryjames Why worry what anybody else thinks? I buy what I like. Somebody doesn't like it? To hell with em. Have an '11 Speed3 and don't give an F if anybody doesn't like the front end. Tailgaters are very easy to loose in a lightly modified hatch.

[The2008tundra]

Having watched this 'review', thought the Nitro was going to cramped, noisy and unrefined. However, the 3.7 is smooth and quiet and the Nitro itself rides like a Buick. Trading back to a SUV because you can't travel or be safe in a Focus.

[KnoesAll]

To answer his question at the end -No!

[mdehee]

I just feel like travelling in this automobile; it has nothing to with the fact I look LAME travelling in a mini van or COOL. I believe strongly I would very much enjoy travelling this car.

Sir, why won't you talk about D beef matters such as driving dynamics, or the reliability or the steering weight & so on. There's light to talk about an automobile e.g. cargo space, high tech features, etc.

My opinion is dat YOUR REVIEW is LAMER than a family VAN.

I DON'T MEAN NO DISRESPECT BUT GET A CLUE

[Crazycro905]

I actually love my 2007 dodge nitro. Its pretty big inside I have to disagree with alot of what this guy said. You pay what you get for. If you do not want cheap plastic etc etc go buy your self a luxury SUV.

[PWRSTR0KER2008]

This car is honestly one of the worst I have ever driven! I just rented one recently, didn't even have cruise control! Drove terribly, lots of wind noise, etc...