Startech's Dodge Nitro program unveiled
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Startech, the Chrysler Group-oriented division of Deutsch über-tuner Brabus, has released a full suite of modifications for Dodge's new Nitro SUV. For starters, the Nitro's love-it-or-hate-it face can be updated with a new lower fascia that incorporates stacked foglights in the corners. Ditto for the rear where the new lower portion is trimmed to match the front and features cutouts for Startech's dual oval-tipped exhaust system (details of which are not included in the attached release).
New rocker panels carry the theme through from front to back, and the company offers other trim bits like metallic side extractors on the outside, and custom leather trim and Startech doorsill trim plates on the inside. Regarding the leather, Startech can redo the whole interior with it, rectifying one of the more disappointing aspects of the Dodge -- the overly plasticky interior. It should be noted that Startech's simple, sturdy-looking 5-spoke wheels look excellent here. The Startech wheels are so sharp that were we to purchase any Chrysler Group product, we'd consider upgrading to a set of them.
Last but not least, Startech's reprogrammed ECU boosts output on the euro-market Nitro turbodiesel from 140 to 180 horsepower. Tourque rating is 320 Nm, or 265 lb-ft, giving the ute some more punch to back up its bulldog appearance. Full details in the press release after the jump.
[Source: Brabus/Startech]
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