2009| 2010 Nitro
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Powertrain

Nitro packs a powerful one-two punch of capable engines and slick transmissions.

Choose the all-aluminum 4.0-liter V6 powerhouse and turn up the intensity.

  • Excellent daily driving performance
  • Five-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Range Select delivers a better balance of gas mileage, torque management and overall shift responsiveness

The proven 3.7-liter SOHC V6 engine is made of lightweight aluminum and features:

  • Advanced electronic throttle control for precise drive-by-wire control and efficiency
  • Smooth four-speed automatic transmission

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  • 3.7-liter V6 engine

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    • 3.7-liter V6 engine
    • Torque
    • 235
    • lb-ft
    • HP
    • 210
    • 0-60 mph (with 2WD automatic): 10.1 seconds
    • EPA est. MPG: 16 city / 22 hwyen_epa_2009nitro_37L_4x2
    • Transmission
    • Four-speed automatic
    • 2009 model shown.

  • 4.0-liter V6 engine

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    • 4.0-liter V6 engine
    • Torque
    • 265
    • lb-ft
    • HP
    • 260
    • EPA est. MPG: 16 city / 21 hwyen_epa_2009nitro_40L_4x2
    • Transmission
    • Five-speed automatic with Electronic Range Select
 

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