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2011 Dodge Nitro SUV - Reviews
What Owners Say
Likes
“4WD CAPABILITY - GREAT HANDLING IN SNOW”
“BODY STYLE IS SHARP!! IT STANDS OUT”
“CARGO ROOM & VERSATILITY”
“COMFORTABLE SEATS AND LOTS OF LEG ROOM. INTERIOR”
“DRIVABILITY - IT IS A GREAT AFFORDABLE SUV - NOT TOO BIG - NOT OVER THE TOP - JUST PERFECT”
“ENGINE & TRANSMISSION RESPOND FAST,SMOOTH,AND VERY EFFECTIVELY”
“EXTERIOR,UNIQUE APPEARANCE,CLEAN LINES”
“RIDE IS COMFORTABLE AND QUIET”
“SAFETY FEATURES - WITH ALL OF THEM,FEEL VERY SECURE.”
“WE JUST HAVE BEEN AND CONTINUE TO BE QUITE SATISFIED WITH BOTH OF THE NITROS.”
“styling of the exterior. it stands out”
“interior room, child seat fits nicely in back seat”
“20 inch wheels, and you have a good view of traffic”
“drives great, looks great. ok on gas mileage.”
“the rear bumper even though it has a plastic bumper lever.”
“vehicle can pick up speed easily after a stop”
“driver/passengers sit upright and high”
“engine & transmission respond fast, smooth, and very effectively”
“exterior paint - love the blackberry pearl”
“exterior look - tires / rims / wheels”
Dislikes
“ANTENNA MOUNTED TO TOP OF VEHICLE AT AN ANGLE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL IN/BACK OUT OF GARAGE.”
“CENTER CONSOLE IS HARD TO UTILIZE,TOO SMALL,ODDLY SHAPED INSIDE”
“CLOSING THE BACK HATCH IS HARD!”
“ENGINE NOISE”
“INTERIOR PLASTIC LOOKS CHEAP”
“MPG SEEMS LIKE I AM ALWAYS PUTTING GAS IN”
“SEATS NOT VERY COMFORTABLE”
“STEREO SOUND IS BAD!”
“WHEN I TURN ON 4WD - MAKES A GRINDING SOUND”
“WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN INTERIOR BUTTON TO OPEN THE GATE.”
“cruise control on small switch on side of steering wheel.”
“mileage - not very fuel efficient”
“car jerks a little when you accelerate”
“ease of entry into front doors for tall people”
“driving dynamics - car might be too top heavy judging by wind”
“foot placement driver side - not a good spot to put left foot”
“no assist handles to get into the car”
“no cargo net or security cover standard”
“no dipstick for automatic transmission; stupid design”
“no rear entertainment system or 3rd row seat options”