2005 California International Auto Show Photo Gallery

Dodge announced that the Nitro Concept SUV will become a reality for the 2007 model year, slotting in under the Durango and sized to straddle the dividing line between compact and mid-size sport-utes. With bulldog front styling, a chopped-top roofline, squared-off edges, and flared fenders, the Nitro exudes attitude. Inside, Dodge jazzed up the Jeep’s cabin by adding a three-pod gauge cluster with electroluminescent lighting, lots of satin silver trim, and brushed aluminum pedals. Black leather seats with red inserts provide a sporty ambience, and the cargo area features ultimate utility thanks to a textured vinyl floor that slides out for easy loading and unloading.