* Starting at $19,885, all-new 2007 Dodge Nitro priced to spice up
mid- size SUV market * All-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
starts at $22,535, priced nearly $2,000 below comparable Ford F-350
chassis cab AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
On the heels of the hot-selling all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber, two
additional all-new vehicles are about to arrive in Dodge showrooms.
Today Dodge announced pricing for the 2007 Dodge Nitro and Dodge
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab. "Nitro and Ram 3500 Chassis Cab effectively
expand the Dodge brand portfolio," said Tom Loveless, Director -
Dodge Marketing and Global Communications, Chrysler Group. "Nitro
is the brand's first mid-size SUV while Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
further builds on Dodge's growing presence in the ultra-
competitive commercial vehicle market." All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro:
Bold style and sporty performance starting at $19,885 The base
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2007
Dodge Nitro is $19,885, which includes $660 for destination. Dodge
Nitro arrives in showrooms this October. Nitro comes loaded with
performance, space, functionality, flexibility, and safety. With a
fold-flat first-row passenger seat and fold-flat second-row seats,
Nitro offers a variety of loading options. Nitro also offers the
segment's only LOAD 'N GO(TM) cargo floor, which holds up to 400
pounds and slides 18 inches rearward for easy loading and
unloading. Optional features include heated leather seats, a
DVD-based navigation system, and a cutting- edge entertainment
system that stores up to 2,500 songs. Standard safety features
include electronic stability program (ESP), anti-lock braking
system (ABS), electronic roll mitigation and side-curtain air bags.
"The five-passenger Nitro will appeal to customers seeking
distinctive style and sporty performance combined with passenger-
and cargo-carrying flexibility," said Loveless. "Dodge Nitro offers
many features not found in a typical mid-size SUV, including a
choice of two V-6 engines, 20-inch chromed- clad aluminum wheels
and tires, and a performance suspension." Three models are
available: Dodge Nitro SXT, Dodge Nitro SLT and Dodge Nitro R/T.
Standard on the Dodge Nitro SXT and Dodge Nitro SLT is a 3.7-liter
SOHC V-6 engine which generates 210 horsepower (157 kW) at 5,200
rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N*m) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Dodge
Nitro R/T features a new 4.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 255
horsepower (190 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 265 lb.-ft. (359 N*m) of
torque at 4,200 rpm. Standard on the Dodge Nitro R/T and optional
on the SLT are a new performance suspension, 20-inch tires and
chromed-clad aluminum wheels. 2007 Dodge Nitro SXT Dodge Nitro SXT
comes standard with a 3.7-liter V-6 engine mated to a six- speed
manual transmission. Additional standard features include a chromed
grille, 16-inch steel wheels, P225/75R16 all-season tires, ABS,
ESP, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, sport
suspension, tire pressure monitor, side roof rails, low-back
two-tone cloth seats, supplemental side-curtain air bags in the
first and second rows, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, fold-flat
front-passenger seat, reclining rear seat, power-folding mirrors,
12-volt power outlet, and cargo floor with a reversible cargo tray.
Following are prices for the 2007 Dodge Nitro SXT. All prices
include $660 for destination. Dodge Nitro SXT 4x2 $19,885 Dodge
Nitro SXT 4x4 $21,395 2007 Dodge Nitro SLT Dodge Nitro SLT comes
standard with a 3.7-liter V-6 engine mated to a four-speed
automatic transmission. Additional standard features include
body-color fender flares and fascias, P235/65R17 performance tires,
17-inch aluminum wheels, LOAD 'N GO cargo floor, two-tone seats
with Yes Essentials(R) seat fabric, six-way power driver seat,
electronic vehicle information with tire pressure monitor display,
power/heated/folding exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering
wheel with remote audio controls, and chromed interior accents.
Following are prices for the 2007 Dodge Nitro SLT. All prices
include $660 for destination. Dodge Nitro SLT 4x2 $23,295 Dodge
Nitro SLT 4x4 $24,805 Dodge Nitro R/T Dodge Nitro R/T comes
standard with a 4.0-liter V-6 engine mated to a five-speed
automatic transmission. Additional standard features include a
performance suspension, 20-inch chromed-clad aluminum wheels,
P245/50R20 performance tires, body-color grille with bright
billets, body-color air dam and sill molding, stitched R/T logo on
front seats, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Following are prices for
the 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T. All prices include $660 for destination.
Dodge Nitro R/T 4x2 $25,970 Dodge Nitro R/T 4x4 $27,630 Dodge Nitro
is built at the Toledo North Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio.
All-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab starts at $22,535, offers
commercial customers abundance of capability, versatility and value
The base MSRP for the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is
$22,535, which includes $900 for destination. The MSRP for the
all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab with the available new
6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel engine is $28,090, which also
includes $900 for destination. Dodge's all-new heavy- duty work
truck arrives this October. Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab boasts
numerous class-leading attributes including the highest
single-rear-wheel Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,200
lbs., best-in-class rear frame steel strength (50,000 psi), largest
standard fuel tank (52 gallons), best-in-class standard V-8 power
(HEMI with 330 horsepower), and best-in-class interior cab room of
121.7 cubic feet for Quad Cab models. All chassis components are
below the top of the frame surface -- a segment exclusive --
providing versatility for virtually any upfit application. "We
built Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab for the commercial customer
looking for more in terms of power, capability, dependability,
space, comfort, upfit- friendliness and overall value," said
Loveless. "Armed with a powerful lineup of renowned engines and an
all-new commercial-grade chassis, Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab was
built from the ground up for the traditional chassis cab buyer as a
tough, heavyweight truck that gets the job done." Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab comes standard with the legendary HEMI V-8 engine,
while a Cummins engine -- a new 6.7-liter turbo diesel -- is also
available. The all-new Ram 3500 Chassis Cab offers a six-speed
automatic transmission (diesel only) with Power Take Off (PTO)
capability and a six- speed manual transmission with PTO
capability. Dodge's latest Ram is available in both two-wheel-drive
and four-wheel- drive models, two available cab-axle lengths (60
inches and 84 inches), single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel
versions, regular cab and Quad Cab configurations, and three trim
lines -- ST, SLT and Laramie. 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab ST
Powered by a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 mated to a six-speed manual
transmission, standard features on the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
ST include an argent front bumper, argent grille, argent steel
wheels, four-wheel anti-lock brake system, black bezel instrument
panel, tilt wheel, trailer tow wiring (seven wires), two speakers,
vinyl floor covering, 40/20/40 vinyl seats, and 7x10-inch manual
exterior mirrors. Optional features, which are available on all
models, include a new 6.7- liter Cummins Turbo Diesel and new
six-speed automatic transmission, a five- speed automatic
transmission, 22-gallon mid-ship fuel tank, 220-amp alternator, an
exhaust brake option, Power Take Off (PTO) capability, snow plow
prep package, spare tire and tools, vinyl seats and flooring (SLT
only), and Limited Production Options (LPO) that include passenger
air bag delete, radio delete, power window/lock/mirror option with
ST, and unique exterior paint colors. Following are prices for the
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab ST. All prices include $900 for
destination. Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab ST Regular Cab 4x2 $22,535
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab ST Regular Cab 4x4 $25,485 Dodge Ram
3500 Chassis Cab ST Quad Cab 4x2 $25,285 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
ST Quad Cab 4x4 $28,225 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab SLT In
addition to standard features on the ST model, the Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab SLT adds air conditioning, carpet, floor mats, four
speakers, bright chrome grille with black inserts, keyless entry,
power-heated mirrors, power windows and locks, Sentry Key(R) Engine
Immobilizer, speed control, bright skins/chrome center cap wheels,
17-inch chromed-clad steel wheels, and 40/20/40 cloth seats.
Optional features include adjustable pedals, AM/FM radio with
six-disc CD player, leather bucket seats, Infinity(R) sound system,
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, six-way power driver seat, UConnect(R)
hands-free communication system, and 17-inch chromed-clad aluminum
wheels. Following are prices for the 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab
SLT. All prices include $900 for destination. Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab SLT Regular Cab 4x2 $25,905 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
SLT Regular Cab 4x4 $28,855 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab SLT Quad Cab
4x2 $28,865 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab SLT Quad Cab 4x4 $31,805
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Laramie In addition to standard
features on SLT, Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Laramie adds AM/FM stereo
with six-disc CD player and Infinity speaker system, SIRIUS
Satellite Radio, dual-zone temperature control, fog lamps, glove
box, ashtray, under-the-hood lamp, chromed grille with chromed
inserts, leather power-heated seats, leather-wrapped steering
wheel, power-sliding rear window, security alarm, steering
wheel-mounted radio controls, and wood-grain instrument panel
bezel. Optional equipment includes bucket seats, navigation radio
and UConnect hands-free wireless communication system with
Bluetooth(TM) technology. Following are prices for the 2007 Dodge
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Laramie. All prices include $900 for
destination. Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Laramie Quad Cab 4x2
$33,280 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Laramie Quad Cab 4x4 $36,465 The
all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab will be built at Chrysler
Group's Saltillo Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico. Dodge
Commercial Vehicles As part of DaimlerChrysler, the world's leading
manufacturer of commercial vehicles, Dodge continues to increase
the breadth of its commercial products and offers a comprehensive
array of vehicles and services designed with business customers in
mind. Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan cargo vans complement a
growing Dodge commercial lineup that includes the all-new Dodge Ram
3500 Chassis Cab, the Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Box-off models and the
Dodge Sprinter, which continues its legacy and leadership as the
top-performing commercial van in the marketplace. Dodge Brand With
a U.S. market share of 7 percent, Dodge is the Chrysler Group's
best- selling brand and the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S.
automotive market. In 2005, Dodge sold more than 1.4 million
vehicles in the global market. Dodge continues to lead the minivan
market with a 19 percent market share in the U.S. In the highly
competitive truck market, Dodge has a 16 percent market share. This
year, Dodge enters key European volume segments. DATASOURCE:
Chrysler Group CONTACT: Dianna Gutierrez, +1-248-512-2921, , or
Randy Jones, +1-248-512-5061, , both of Chrysler Group Web site:
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
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