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All-new Dodge Nitro model lineup gives more bang for your buck
The Dodge Nitro lineup has been revised and renamed for 2010, offering new exterior and interior styling and new standard features and safety equipment for 2010. These new models (Heat, Detonator and Shock) provide Nitro customers wîth more standard content, including a standard 4.0-liter V-6 engine, 20-inch aluminum wheels, eight premium speakers wîth a 368-watt amplifier and 9-inch subwoofer, deep-tinted glass, Úconnect Phone, iPod Control, SIRIÚS Satellite Radio, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, speed control and security alarm. In addition to the curb appeal gained from its 20-inch painted Mopar® aluminum wheels and body-color grille wîth bright billets, the 2010 Dodge Nitro Heat packs a punch wîth 23 percent more horsepower and 12 percent more torque than the previous entry-level model. With its aluminum 4.0-liter overhead cam V-6 engine, the Nitro Heat, and the entire Nitro lineup, delivers 260 horsepower (194 kW) and 265 lb.-ft. (359 N•m) of torque wîth a five-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Nitro Heat is $23,995 (including $745 destination).
The Dodge Nitro Detonator offers new exterior design cues, as well as standard interior and safety features that were previously optional on the former SXT model. The new Dodge Detonator model features 20-inch Mopar polished/painted aluminum wheels, hood decal, eight speakers plus subwoofer, remote start, ParkSense® rear-park assist and color-keyed premium cloth interior that matches the exterior paint color. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Nitro Detonator is $25,995 (including $745 destination).
The Dodge Nitro Shock adds heated leather seats and a sun roof to the Nitro Detonator model. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Nitro Shock is $26,995 (including $745 destination).
The new 2010 Dodge Nitro lineup is now available in nine exterior colors, including Detonator Yellow Clear Coat (late availability).
Dodge: The Full-of-Life Brand Delivers More Style, Capability and Value Than Ever Before

The Dodge Car brand heads into the new calendar year wîth added driving excitement and numerous product enhancements that deliver more performance, capability and style.
'For 2010, the Dodge brand's new lifestyle model lineup delivers rides wîth more excitement, features and value than ever before,' said Ralph Gilles – President and CEO, Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. 'From the restyled interior of the new Dodge Caliber, to the 23 percent more standard horsepower in the re-excited Dodge Nitro lineup, to the new content-loaded Dodge Journey and Dodge Avenger models, we have packed in more features throughout the Dodge product lineups to empower our customers to do more, have more fun and live their lives to the fullest.'
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