2010 Dodge Nitro Heat

2010 Dodge Nitro Heat — factory-equipped description

The 2010 Dodge Nitro Heat is offered with the 3.7L V6 engine rated at 210 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque. As a mid-level Nitro trim, the Heat combines straightforward utility with a modest set of comfort and convenience features that were installed at the factory to provide day-to-day usability and basic creature comforts.

Powertrain and chassis
- 3.7L V6 gasoline engine (210 hp / 235 lb-ft)
- Factory automatic transmission (4-speed automatic was the common pairing on this model year)
- Rear-wheel drive as standard with an available four-wheel drive/4x4 system from the factory on certain configurations
- Independent front suspension with a rear multi-link setup tuned for on-road comfort and light-duty utility

Exterior
- 17-inch alloy wheels (trim-specific wheel design)
- Body-color exterior trim elements (mirrors and certain body accents depending on paint)
- Roof rails for additional cargo carrying flexibility
- Front fog lamps (heat trim typically included fog lamps as standard)
- Chrome or accent grille treatment and modest exterior styling cues distinguishing the Heat trim from base models

Interior and comfort
- Cloth seating surfaces with Heat-specific trim details
- Heated front seats (factory-installed)
- Manual or power-adjustable driver’s seat depending on option packages
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat to expand cargo capacity
- Power windows and power door locks
- Tilt steering wheel with column-mounted controls for convenience
- Air conditioning with front vents and cabin filtration as factory standard

Audio, connectivity and convenience
- AM/FM radio with CD player and MP3 playback capability
- Auxiliary audio input jack for portable devices
- Multi-speaker factory audio system
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls (availability dependent on factory package)
- Remote keyless entry and a factory-installed alarm/immobilizer system on most Heat models
- Center console storage and cupholders, plus front and rear door pockets for smaller-item storage

Safety and security
- Driver and front passenger multistage airbags
- Front seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain airbags for both rows (factory-equipped on many models)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution
- Traction control and electronic stability control systems (factory-installed on most 2010 Nitros to improve vehicle stability)
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- LATCH anchors for child seat installation

Practicality
- Generous cargo opening and a reasonably flat load floor with rear seats folded
- Durable interior materials selected for everyday wear
- Factory towing provisions and hitch options available when ordered from the factory for light towing tasks

This factory equipment list reflects the standard and commonly included features for the 2010 Dodge Nitro Heat as delivered from the factory. Specific equipment can vary by production options, dealer-installed accessories, and regional configuration; option packages and factory-selected upgrades can add or change features from the baseline Heat specification.