2007 Dodge NitroIn a time of day when many automakers are changing to timid alpha-numeric designations for their vehicles, you have to give Dodge thumbs up for unashamedly turning to weaponry and explosives when it comes time to showing off its new vehicles. There’s the Dodge Magnum, the Dodge M80 concept and now the 2007 Dodge Nitro, the brand’s first mid-size SUV that’s designed to blow the competition out of the water.

2007 MagnumThe Magnum gets no major changes for 2007. This large wagon is a companion to the Dodge Charger sedan and shares its basic design with the Chrysler 300 sedan. Magnum seats five and offers V6 and V8 engines. SE models have a 190-hp V6. SXT versions have a 250-hp V6.