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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Dodge Nitro is a distinctively boxy, American mid-size SUV that was never a mainstream sight on German roads, which is exactly why importing one has appeal.
Price:3,900.00 USD
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Model profile
There is a single generation of Nitro, produced for model years 2007 through 2012. It rode on the same platform as the contemporary Jeep Liberty (KK), sharing much of its structure and running gear beneath sharply creased, upright Dodge styling. A mild interior and equipment refresh occurred over the run, but the fundamentals stayed constant.
Powertrain and equipment
Two V6 petrol engines were offered. The standard unit is the 3.7-litre PowerTech SOHC V6 producing about 210 hp, paired with a four-speed automatic. The sportier R/T used the 4.0-litre SOHC V6 with roughly 260 hp and a five-speed automatic for noticeably stronger acceleration and towing.
The Nitro came only as a five-door, five-seat SUV. Trim walk ran from the entry SXT through the better-equipped SLT to the performance-flavoured R/T, with special editions such as Heat, Detonator and Shock adding distinctive colours and trim.
Vehicle selection
Supply in the States is broad and affordable, with the 3.7 SXT and SLT being the most common finds and the 4.0 R/T rarer but very much available.
The Nitro suits someone who wants an unmistakably American SUV that stands out from the European crowd, values simple mechanicals, and is happy to trade outright refinement for character and value.
Vehicle data
| Body style | 5-door, 5-seat SUV |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 4544 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2763 mm |
| Kerb weight | approx. 1860–1990 kg |
| Notable option | Load-N-Go sliding cargo floor |
| Base engine | 3.7 L SOHC V6, approx. 210 hp |
|---|---|
| R/T engine | 4.0 L SOHC V6, approx. 260 hp |
| Transmission | 4-speed auto (3.7), 5-speed auto (4.0) |
| Drive | RWD or Command-Trac 4WD |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Model | Dodge Nitro |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2012 (one generation) |
| Assembly | Toledo, Ohio, USA |
| Platform | Shared with Jeep Liberty (KK) |
| Towing (equipped) | up to approx. 2268 kg |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Nitro is mechanically simple, but there are known weak points. The 3.7 PowerTech V6 can develop a top-end ticking noise and, in neglected examples, valve-seat or valvetrain issues, and it is sensitive to oil-change discipline, so sludge from missed services is a red flag.
Germany and Europe
US Nitros run amber side markers, US headlight beam patterns and mph instruments, and their emissions systems are US-calibrated.
Typical approval changes are lighting-related: European headlamps or corrected beam, a rear fog lamp, and side-marker handling. The mph speedometer is converted or documented.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The sequence is the same as for any US import.
Questions and answers
Yes. It was never officially sold here in volume, so importing from the USA is the practical way to own one, and it stands out on local roads.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The 3.7 V6 is the common, economical choice; the 4.0 R/T is stronger and rarer. Both need documented maintenance, especially oil changes.
Top-end ticking on the 3.7, TIPM electrical faults, sludge from missed oil changes, and modest fuel economy are the main points to check.
Yes. Command-Trac 4WD cars are available in the US market; we verify the system functions correctly before purchase.
Ocean freight and clearance usually span several weeks, with TÜV and registration following once the car arrives and is inspected.
Yes. It shares its platform and much of its running gear with the Jeep Liberty of the same era.
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