<P> The Nitro originally came equipped with an SUV class - leading 5,000 - pound (2,300 kg) towing capacity . Safety features such as electronic roll mitigation, traction control, and side curtain airbags, as well as a functional sliding cargo floor called Load' N Go were also offered as standard equipment . Similar to a system offered on the Saab 9 - 5 station wagon, the floor can be extended through the rear hatch by 18 in (457 mm) to ease loading . Another attribute of the SUV, is its aggressive hot rod styling; complete with a bulged muscular appearance and pronounced fenders . </P> <P> For its initial debut in 2007, two - wheel drive and four - wheel drive drivetrains were offered, along with a choice of a 3.7 L or 4.0 L V6 engines . The model designations were the SXT, SLT, and R / T. There were three types of upholstery made available; basic cloth, stain - repellant cloth, and perforated leather . Standard safety features included; front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability program with traction control and brake assist, electronic roll mitigation and a tire - pressure monitor . The four - cylinder version was sold exclusively in Europe . </P> <P> During 2008, the Nitro came in both a 4x2 and a 4x4 versions with each offering two trims: SXT and SLT . Both trims came with a standard 210 - hp 3.7 L V6 engine . The SXT trim included a standard six - speed manual transmission with an optional four - speed automatic . The SLT trim came with a standard four - speed automatic, but the optional R / T package increased the level of equipment with a 260 - hp 4.0 L V6 engine mated to a five - speed automatic transmission . The Nitro's SXT trim included standard power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless entry, satellite radio, air conditioning, and seating for five . The SXT and R / T added alloy wheels, power driver's seat, stain repellent cloth, the Load' N Go retractable cargo floor, cruise control, and an overhead console with a trip computer, compass, and exterior temperature display . Standard safety features included; front airbags, side curtain airbags, traction and stability control with roll - over mitigation, brake assist, and a tire - pressure monitor . </P> <P> In 2009, the Nitro was offered in both a 4x2 and a 4x4 versions with two trims levels: SE and SLT . Both came with a standard 210 - hp 3.7 L V6 engine mated to a four - speed automatic transmission . The SXT with its six - speed manual transmission had been replaced by the SE trim that featured the automatic transmission . The SLT trim offered the optional R / T package which was made available with a 260 - hp 4.0 L V6 engine mated to a five - speed automatic transmission . The Nitro's SE trim standards included power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless entry, satellite radio, air conditioning, and seating for five . The SXT and R / T added alloy wheels, power driver's seat, stain repellent cloth, the Load' N Go retractable cargo floor, cruise control and an overhead console with a trip computer, compass, and exterior temperature display . Standard safety features included; front airbags, side curtain airbags, traction and stability control with roll - over mitigation, brake assist, and a tire - pressure monitor . </P>

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