Dodge NITRO 2.8CRD L4 MT. AWD LR
Built: 2008-2009 · Series: NITRO
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Dodge Nitro – compact SUV on the Jeep Liberty platform (2006–2011) with van-class registration: four- and six-cylinder engines up to 130 kW, 2.8 to 4.0 litres of displacement
The Dodge Nitro was a compact SUV that Chrysler built from 2006 to 2011 at the Toledo, Ohio plant on the platform of the Jeep Liberty/Cherokee (KK), positioned alongside the Jeep as a more distinct, angular model. Individual four-wheel-drive and utility versions were registered in Europe as vans (N1), which is why they are listed under this category in this register. The abbreviations in the model names denote engine and drive: CRD stands for the common-rail diesel engine from VM Motori, AWD for four-wheel drive, LR and HR for different trim or body-height versions, and R/T and SXT for equipment lines.
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The register lists 11 versions with a recorded output of 130 kW from four- and six-cylinder engines of 2,777 to 3,952 cm³. Unladen weights range from 1,757 to 1,960 kg, gross weights from 2,520 to 2,540 kg, widths from 1,800 to 1,860 mm.
The Nitro competed in Europe with compact SUVs such as the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson, but remained a niche model and was discontinued after a single generation. The versions registered as light commercial vehicles were aimed at trades and service businesses wanting to combine four-wheel drive and SUV ground clearance with more favourable taxation.
When buying used, what matters on the CRD diesel is the condition of the turbocharger, injection pump and dual-mass flywheel, and on the V6 petrol the timing chain and valve train. On four-wheel-drive models the transfer case and axle drives form part of the check, as do the suspension bushes, brakes and electrics; spare parts are available through the Stellantis parts trade and independent workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Dodge NITRO, Dodge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,777 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,860 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,850 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,520 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dodge NITRO 2.8CRD L4 MT. AWD LR weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,850 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge NITRO 2.8CRD L4 MT. AWD LR?
2,520 kg.
What engine does the Dodge NITRO 2.8CRD L4 MT. AWD LR have?
4 cylinders, 2,777 cm³ displacement.
When was the Dodge NITRO 2.8CRD L4 MT. AWD LR built?
Production years: 2008-2009.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
NITRO
NITRO 2.8CRD L4 AT. AWD LR
NITRO 2.8CRD L4 AT.AWD HR
NITRO 2.8CRD L4 MT.AWD HR
NITRO 2.8CRD L4 MT.RWD HR
NITRO 3.7I V6 AT. AWD LR
NITRO 3.7I V6 AT.AWD HR
NITRO 4.0I V6 AT.AWD HR
NITRO R/T
NITRO SXT
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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