2007 Dodge Nitro will start at $19,885

That will be the base price of the entry-level Nitro with a RWD drivetrain when it arrives in dealerships in October. The Dodge's first mid-size SUV will be available in three trims: the SXT, SLT and R/T.







The Dodge Nitro SXT and SLT will be powered by a 210 horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine, while the R/T trim will sport the latest 4.0-liter V6, capable to reach 255 hp and a maximum 265 ft-lb (360 Nm) of torque.

Autoblog is reporting that the SXT with 4x4 drivetrain and a six-speed manual gearbox will set you back for $21,395.

The SLT trim is more expensive. Even the rear-wheel drive version (who needs a SUV with a rear drive, huh?) will cost $23,395, and a 4x4 will start at $24,805 level. The list of standard equipment for those includes a four-speed automatic transmission.

The top-of-the-line Dodge Nitro R/T will cost $25,310 for the RWD and $26,990 for the 4x4.

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