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Topic: Does anyone tow with a dodge nitro?

freedombird

13/3/2010 at 7:22pm
Location: Oxfordshire
Outfit: Swift charisma

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We are looking at changing our current vehicle a kia sedona for a 4x4 and we have looked at the kia sorento which we like but another possibility is the Dodge Nitro which we love the look of. Does anyone tow with a dodge and whats it like as we have a twin wheeler swift charisma 620 so it's a bit on the heavy side. Any comments gratefully recieved.

boggysmum

13/3/2010 at 9:10pm
Location: Leicestershire
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We love the look of the Nitro too, but had a quick look on their web site and see that the braked tow weight is only 2000kgs. a bit low for such an awesome vehicle. We decided on the Hilux Invincible (have a hard top fitted on the back) as we liked the look of it although the Nissan Nevara, which we also considered, has a higher braked tow weight. We love the fact that we now have NO arguments as to how much we take when we go away. Kitchen sink? No problem!! Good luck with your search.

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13/3/2010 at 9:45pm
Location: Bracknell
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I took my Suzuki Vitara to my local garage who also sells Dodge vehicles in the same showroom.
I was given a Nitro as a courtesy vehicle and have to say it was the most uncomfortable,cramped gutless car I have ever had the misfortune to drive.
The dash is all plastic and shiny which reflected the sunlight.Even the leather seats felt cheap.
I have driven less agricultural Land Rover defender's in my time.
Your choice but I would steer well clear

blueexpo97

15/3/2010 at 5:30pm
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They are going to stop making the Nitro shortly. Might be something to bear in mind.

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15/3/2010 at 5:42pm
Location: Aberdeenshire invernowhere
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you cant beat the isuzu rodeo for power value and towability beats all the other 4x4 40mpg also comes with performance pack for towing at the press of a button an instant 30 bhp for those hills and £190 a year road tax i live ruraly and over the years weve had freelanders hilux landcruiser and then found the isuzu rodeo denver which this is my 3rd

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