The new Avenger is a compact SUV which is positioned in the rapidly growing B-SUV the second biggest European segment in terms of volume. It is only 4,08 m long, which is 16 cm shorter than the Jeep Renegade. It has short front and rear overhangs combined with 200 mm ground clearance.
"The Jeep Avenger is the first zero emission SUV for the Jeep brand" said Antonella Bruno, Head of Jeep Europe in Stellantis, "It will be the new entry point to the Jeep range and will allow us to complete our SUV coverage and we expect it to become the bestselling model in our portfolio by 2024. Avenger adds another level of electrification to our offering and represents a further step in the Jeep brand's evolution".
2023 Jeep Avenger
In order to reduce damage caused by low-speed impacts, the new Avenger is equipped with skid plates, 360-degree cladding, and encased protected headlamps. Specifically, the front headlamps are encased and positioned up high for protection in the case of low-speed impacts. Plus, the new SUV skid plates are made of polymer mould-in colour. For example, if they are scratched, the damage is not visible. Also, in areas which are more exposed, including the doors, the cladding is even higher to offer extra protection.
The Jeep Avenger has a new generation electric propulsion system which combines a new electric motor and a new battery. 400 Volt electric powertrain is the first one to be launched by Emotors, a joint venture between Stellantis and Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding. It supplies 115 kW, corresponding to 156 horsepower, and 260 Nm of maximum torque.
2023 Jeep Avenger
The new 54 kWh battery, which is also produced by Stellantis, is made up of 17 modules and 102 cells utilizing NMC 811 Lithium-Ion chemistry. It delivers 400 km of range in the WLTP cycle, which becomes 550 km in the urban cycle.
The battery is extremely compact, non-intrusive and is found under the front and rear seats and the central tunnel. It is protected by a high ground clearance and underbody skid plates during off-road driving.
The new Avenger can be recharged by a 100 kW Mode 4 cable in direct current. This will give you a travel distance of 30 km after only three minutes of charging; or 24 minutes will be enough to charge the batteries from 20 to 80% charge. Meanwhile, with a 11 kW Mode 3 cable for alternating current connected to a Wallbox or public station, it is possible to 'fill up' from 0% to 100% in 5.5 hours.
2023 Jeep Avenger
The new Avenger is the first front-wheel drive Jeep vehicle equipped with standard Selec-Terrain and Hill Descent Control systems. The Selec-Terrain system offers six modes: "Normal" for everyday driving; "Eco" to enhance range; "Sport" for more driving fun; "Snow" for maximum traction on icy roads or trails; "Mud" to optimize mud performance and to enhance grip; and "Sand" to limit the risk of becoming stuck on sandy soil.
All versions will be equipped with a 10.25-inch radio screen Uconnect Infotainment combined with full digital cluster available in two variants (7 and 10.25 inches). It boasts Level 2 autonomous driving, which automatically adjusts speed and trajectory, and makes use of Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering.
The new model also offers Traffic Sign Recognition, which reads and interprets road signs; Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition, which slows the vehicle down to a halt to mitigate the risk of possible accidents; Drowsy Driver Alert, which alerts the driver when a moment of drowsiness affects attention; Blind Spot Monitoring which monitors a driver's blind spot; Lane Keeping Assist, which alerts the driver when the car has gone out of the lane; 360° parking sensors with Active Park Assist (late availability); and 180° rear camera with drone view.
It will be built at the group's advanced, high-efficiency plant in Tychy, Poland. The model will also be sold in Japan and South Korea, but it will not get a US release.
Customers can already pre-book the 1st Edition Jeep Avenger, which arrives in showrooms early next year in most of the European markets. Prices not yet announced.
Source: Jeep
