Sure, it's a box, but it's one mean-looking box, with style and attitude, big fender flares and that oh-so aggressive Dodge grille pointing the way forward. Our tester had 20-inch wheels, which filled in the wells nicely. The grille, by the way, is in chrome, save for the body-color R/T version. Add in the optional fog lamps and you've got yourself a nice, macho front end. Problems start with all the joints and edges caused by this design, making us wonder how much a Nitro is going to rattle and bang after a few years of driving. Overall, the shape is chiseled and attractive, if over the top, with smallish rectangular windows, upright front windshield and high beltline.