The Dodge Nitro was launched in 2007 as a small sports utility vehicle. The new model shared its basic body with Jeep Liberty. It's the first small SUV from the Dodge Company after the Raider, which stopped its production run in 1990. Keeping its small size in mind, Dodge designed it to be 22 inches smaller than the normal sized SUV, Durango. The Nitro is available in three versions the SXT, SLT and RT. The normal engine that is fitted on both Nitro versions is a 3.7 Liter V6, while the RT is powered by a 4 liter V6 engine. All versions of the Nitro are available with either an all wheel drive or a rear wheel drive. Irrespective of which engine is powering the Nitro, The vehicle can carry or pull 5000 pounds of luggage. The Nitro is a four door vehicle.

The SXT model comes with 16 inch tires, a place on the roof to store luggage, air conditioning, a music system that can store 6 compact disks, with a one touch system to open the windows, mirrors and locks. The SLT has 17 inch tires, the seat of the driver is powered, the music control is located on the steering wheel and the cargo floor can be floated. The RT has 20 inch tires; the suspension is better tuned and has a satellite radio. Passengers seated in the back of the vehicle can see through windows, and there is plenty of room in the back of the vehicle for adults to seat comfortably. Also the seats in the rear can be reclined during a long journey so that the passengers can rest. Since the driver can park easily as the cars front or back is not raised. The luggage floor of the Nitro can be slid to remove cargo or load. This area can carry 400 ponds of luggage.

The Dodge Nitro has anti-lock disc brakes, which help the driver stop the vehicle when he wants. There are air outlets in the wheel brakes system that allows the brakes to remain cool in the hot summer conditions. The vehicle has a stability system controlled electrically that warns the driver if the vehicle is in any danger of rolling over.