New pics of upcoming Dodge Nitro

[Grateful11]

Ugly and it's a Dodge. Does the big honking grills on Dodge's compensate for a lack of something or what?

Wow! Some mileage.

Nitro (2007)

3.7L V6
5-Speed Manual Transmission 210 hp
18 city / 23 hwy*

3.7L V6
4-Speed Automatic Transmission 210 hp
18 city / 23 hwy*

4.0L V6
5-Speed Manual Transmission - 255 hp
17 city / 21 hwy*

4.0L V6
4-Speed Automatic Transmission - 255 hp
17 city / 21 hwy*

I really hate to say it and please no one take an offense but that really is a sea of
plastic on the outside. Those flares are big enough to be fenders.

[OWC Jamie]

Dodge trucks have always reminded me of defensive linemen, maybe more specifically nose tackles.
'Trademark' grille:
1955


Fenders:
1999 concept powerwagon:


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Consumer Report's averages.
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Small SUVs
Best:
• Ford Escape Hybrid, 26 mpg;
• Honda CR-V EX, 21 mpg;
• Subaru Forester 2.5X, 21 mpg.
Worst:
• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6- cyl.), 14 mpg;
• Jeep Liberty Sport (V6), 15 mpg;
• Kia Sorento EX (V6), 15 mpg.

Midsized SUVs
Best:
• Lexus RX400h, 23 mpg;
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, 22 mpg;
• Nissan Murano SL, 19 mpg.
Worst:
• Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT (V6), 13 mpg;
• Land Rover LR3 SE (V8), 13 mpg;
• Hummer H3, 14 mpg.

Large SUVs
Best:
• CR's testing results showed no vehicles with unusually good ratings for fuel economy in this category.
Worst:
• Dodge Durango Limited (5.7), 12 mpg;
• Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, 12 mpg;
• Chevrolet Suburban LT, 13 mpg.

[SteveO]

I am something of a car nut. I have seen many ugly cars, but I give Chrysler/Dodge credit for leading the design revolution in mainstream autos. This vehicle, IMHO, is not bad looking. It's not a Ferrari, but hey it's not that bad. Too bad about their quality issues. The mileage thing, I am real concerned that more mfrs are not paying serious heed to this. $5 gas is just around the corner and when it comes they will be hurting beyond belief.