[AussieNitro]

Guday mate.

Hello from Australia, Just a quick note to say hi and thanks for all the information and views on the Nitro, took me all of 2 hours to run back to the show room and order my Nitro SXT in Black after reading your forum. Australian spec so a 2.8 Litre Diesel with 130Kw and 460 Nm Torque @ 2000 Rpm. Comes with 20 inch wheels and all the goodies expect Leather and Sunroof, too hot here for that. I have gone all American this year as I purchased a USA bowrider so now I have a USA Nitro to pull it.
Look forward to sharing more details of our specs and some pics when we pick it up hopefully on the 21st July.
Again thanks for all the info you guys post, this is a great site a look forward to regular updates.
Cya.:4-jump2::Racing:

 

[dk1677]

Welcome!

Good to have you here and glad the the forum could be of help! Post some pictures if you can! And enjoy your ride! :Racing:

 

[jimbo1102]

Goodday to you Mate....

I just love Aussies..

Put another shrimp on the Barbie for me Mate!!!!!

 

[KenCary]

How does the diesel run? Do you have a 6speed manual down under with that diesel?

 

[mossy]

How does the diesel run? Do you have a 6speed manual down under with that diesel?

He doesn't pick it up until the 21st, but would be interested to hear what he thought of the diesel in the test drive?

I'm going to test drive a diesel on Saturday. Will post what I think. From all the research I've done, it looks like a great car, but ride and handling in some reviews have been a little harsh. Suppose its personal opinions though!

Mossy

 

[AussieNitro]

Hi, Got a call from the dealer yesterday that it had arrived so will be test driving it Saturday to ensure i like it else back to the 3.7. The dealer has driven one and says it out performs the petrol but i will make up my own mind. It does have the Auto 5 Speed titronic box from the 300C SRT or so i have read anyway? which i hope is a bit smoother and faster than the 4 speed in the petrol. Wish we had the manual option. My wife has just admitted that without my knowing when we ordered the Nitro she and the dealer had arranged that the Rams Head Dodge logo was to be put on the bonet like they had on the demo, it measure about 400mmX400mm in silver, and she's the one that did not want to order the side steps as they may look, quote "too much". Will post some pics this weekend too.
CYA

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Is it a 2.8 turbo diesel or not??

 

[AussieNitro]

Yep a 2.8 Turbo Deisel. This is cut from the link below.
Thankfully a 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine will be offered (as an option) with a more responsible 5-speed automatic. The 4-cylinder oil burner pumps out more than 150Nm more torque than the petrol engine: 460Nm @ 2000rpm. Peak power is 130kW @ 3800rpm.
Dodge claims the petrol V6 motor returns fuel economy of 12.1L/100km, while the L4 diesel returns 9.4L/100km. Both figures are for the combined city/highway fuel cycle.
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/dodge-nitro.htm

 

[HighVoltageNITRO]

Hey AussieNitro, could you get some pix up of that Rams Head Logo on the bonnet? That sounds like something I just gotta see!

 

[AussieNitro]

Rams Head Logo pics

Pics of the Rams head Mrs Wifey has organised for the front of our Nitro, I hope you like it. Test drive today went very well, the diesel is quiet and very powerful and the gearbox compared to the petrol was a massive improvement so the dealer will now prep the car and we take delivery next Saturday, will I last i am not too sure.
Now i have to talk wifey into the Chrome filler cap and i do like the Chrome wing mirrors. The dealer on the Central coast had 3 delivered, one being ours but by 3:30 on the same day the other 2 had gone, another black 2.8CRD and a Silver 3.7L both in SXT spec, he was very happy.
Cheers guys.:beerchug:

 

[GT]

Welcome to the forum! That hood looks awesome! Wow!
:rep:

 

[HighVoltageNITRO]

AussieNitro, thanks for the pix. I have never seen anything like that before. It's huge! Let us know how much you like the diesel once you have driven it for a while.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

hey aussie nitro, good to see another aussie, I am also in NSW but my car may take up to 8 weeks delivery as I want leather and sunroof. I dont want to wait that long, I guess ill have to stick to my calais for a few weeks more..lol

I might test drive a diesel today just to see the difference...I dont know if that sticker will look too wanky or not

what dealer did you get urs from?? im looking at the Parramatta branch.

 

[AussieNitro]

Hey, 8 weeks man that suck's, still read some section of this forum as i heard the leather creases a bit, I have 2 kids so the Stain and ordor proof fabric was the way to go.
I am on the Central Coast and the deal is Central Coast motor group CCMG.COM.AU what colour did you go for and did you or the petrol? shame we can't have the 4Litre with the RT spec. I would have gone petrol but the gearbox was naff, 4 speed in this day and age don't stack up too well.
Hope the 8 weeks goes quick.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

inferno red, what price they do ya?? doesnt look like they want to move to much on them....

 

[Guest]

Good to see another Aussie with a Nitro, I picked up an SX 3.7 on the 6th July, very happy and it gets some looks from people wondering what it is

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

haha yeah, when i was out on a test drive today there was some kids on the side of the road and they pointed and you could read their lips and they said hhhh theres that new dodge, Its awesome" lol

 

[AussieNitro]

The price was pretty standard at $47,450 drive away, don't get me going why deisel cost 3 grand more, go to europe and its the other way around with the petrol version more expensive. I agree on the looks people just stop and stare, especially the Outlander i pulled up to at the lights, he looked up and his face was "my god that is big" it sits about the same height as a Landcruiser, LOL but looks a million times better.
Can't wait till i get a good road trip under my belt.:Racing:

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

yeah, i drive to canberra every 2 weeks so ill be getting some good road trips