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2008 Dodge Nitro 4-DR. w/SAB
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| Side Impact Airbags | Curtain |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes |
| Vehicle Curb Weight | 4275 |
| Frontal Crash | Driver | Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Crash Rating |  | |
| Head Injury Criterion | 445 | 388 |
| Chest Deceleration (g's) | 39 | 37 |
| Femur Load (left/right) (lbs) * | 964 / 1009 | 869 / 803 |
| * not used in calculating frontal star rating. | ||
| Side Crash | Front Seat | Rear Seat |
| Crash Rating | | |
| Head Injury Criterion | 40 | 104 |
| Thoracic Trauma Index | 39 | 35 |
| Pelvis Deceleration (g's) | 58 | 38 |
| * not used in calculating side star rating. | ||
| Rollover | ||
| Rating |  |
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| Static Stability Factor | 1.14 | |
| Dynamic Test Result | No-tip | |
| Drive | RWD | |
| Tire size | P255/75R16 | |
| Airbags | ||
| Driver Air Bag | N/A | |
| Passenger Air Bag | N/A | |
| Side Air Bag - Head Protection | Std Curtain Bag For Rows 1and 2 | |
| Side Air Bag - Chest Protection | N/A | |
| SAB Out of Position Testing | Meets Requirements | |
| Advanced Air Bag Systems | Std | |
| Air Bag On/Off Switch | N/A | |
| Belts and Head Restraints | ||
| Adjustable Upper Belt - Front | Std | |
| Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear | N/A | |
| Seat Belt Extenders | Dealer Installed Option | |
| Additional Webbing Inches - Driver | N/A | |
| Additional Webbing Inches - Passenger | N/A | |
| Pretensioner | Std Front | |
| Energy Management Feature | Std Front | |
| Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt | Std | |
| Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System | Std | |
| Rear Seat Head Restraint | Std | |
| Dynamic Head Restraint | N/A | |
| Driving Safety | ||
| 4-Wheel ABS | Std | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | |
| Traction Control | Std | |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | Std | |
| Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors | Opt | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Opt | |
| Auto Door Locks | Std | |
| Automatic Crash Notification | N/A | |
| Safety Power Windows | Standard Anti-Pinch And Standard Push Down Lift Up Switch | |
| Other Safety | ||
| Build In Child Seats | N/A | |
| Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) | Std | |
| Interior Trunk Release | Std | |
| Anti Theft Features | Opt Passive Immobilizer, Active Alarm | |
