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The Jeep Avenger is a rare occurrence; An immediately exciting package. Probably for this reason it was named European Car of the Year 2023, a name proudly proclaimed through a sticker on the rear window.
It’s even more notable that the Avenger shares much of its base with its half-siblings from the vast Stellantis Group, most of which have been out for a while, i. e. Peugeot e-2008, Citroën e-C4, DS 3 E-. Tense, Vauxhall, Mokka Electric and Fiat 600. The new Smart No. 1 and the upcoming Volvo EX30 also deserve the attention of the buyer of small electric SUVs.
There are more and more people in this segment of the market, but the Jeep is still a very competitive competitor in its segment (and this hasn’t been said since the Jeeps chased the Wehrmacht through the Ardennes).
It’s not a huge technological breakthrough, it’s probably a bit slow (almost 10 seconds to reach 60 mph) and possibly won’t catch many people’s attention. It’s simply a clever set of measures with all the right trade-offs. It’s more of an achievement than you think.
As the judges noted: “The Jeep Avenger proved to be the best combination for maximum use: it is compact and agile for city use, has enough power and torque to drive on any type of road, and intelligent diversity even for medium-speed vehicles. “Diversity Vehicles. Travels. Although it’s only 4. 08 meters long, there’s plenty of space inside. It’s a complete car, not a towncar. But, above all, it has a design that is cool. “
It’s also worth noting that this is the fifth battery electric vehicle to earn the name (the others being the Kia EV6, Jaguar I-Pace, Vauxhall Ampera, and Nissan Leaf). You can see why.
This turns out to be the right size, on the one hand, for many, many buyers. There will come a time when the world’s automakers will unite around an ideal for other types of electric cars and the Jeep Avenger will possibly profile it for the little ones. Modelos. Es big enough, effective enough, tall enough to accommodate the battery needed to calm “range anxiety” (which is “a thing”), but small enough to make sense on our crowded roads.
A distance of around 240 miles deserves to be enough for the maximum number of people on maximum trips (but don’t forget that with battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, the distance you can go with a given fare depends largely on driving taste and the environment). temperature, and much more so than with an internal combustion engine.
Price: £41,375 (as tested; starts at £27,600)
Transmission: A single motor, powered by a battery.
Power: 156 hp
Top speed: mph
0-60 mph: 9. 6 seconds
Fuel economy: 4. 2 m/kWh
CO2 emissions: 0
On the other hand, snapshots of the remaining diversity are usually very accurate. The interior space of this Jeep is enough for 4 adults (in theory, five), and the trunk is wide and quite deep. Given the utilitarian image of the Jeep, I must say it would have been great to see the front and rear seats fold flat flat to carry longer loads safely. It just takes the credit out of its versatility.
It’s also disappointing, given the brand’s heritage, that the Avenger rarely comes with an all-wheel-drive option (rumoured to arrive next year, with a petrol-powered variant), but it does have automatic descent and a special system. Adjustments for sand, dust and snow: surfaces that, due to their maximum torque, can be particularly difficult for electric vehicles.
The Avenger is largely wheel-like in every turn, meaning it has smart ground clearance for off-road use and also helps with handling (a 20-degree technical angle, a 20-degree lean). , a departure angle of 32 degrees, and a ground clearance of 200mm to be precise).
It’s also quite attractive. Bright colors match its exuberant personality, and parts of the cabin are “painted” the same color as the bodywork, reflecting an earlier era of more fundamental automotive driving. The front styling has the classic Jeep look with circular headlights, an undeniable grille and seven vertical slats, which were squarer at the time. On the sides, they have given it a kind of “winged” look that is more reminiscent of Citroën and DS. It’s not shocking at all, but it’s a bit strange to borrow the look from some other brand. .
On the road, don’t forget how comfortable the Peugeot-inspired Jeep platform is and how comparable it is to larger cars with more prestigious badges. There’s a penchant for a graceful ride, which helps if you ever go off the beaten path. And it’s a really fun way to take a long trip.
The variety of gears and key controls are readily available via the corresponding buttons, dials and switches, on the dash and on the guide wheel. Unfortunately, there is no front-end demo where, for example, speed, warnings, and instructions from the satellite navigation formula are displayed. Projected onto the windshield: In my opinion, it’s more of a valuable protective feature than a gimmick.
Jeep has never been happier with this compact segment of the market, and this is the first all-electric product launched. The MG ZS is still the price pick of the BEV SUV, while the Hyundai and Kia products are more efficient, but, as I said, the Avenger has flexible features and a pleasant personality.
For those of us who have a comfortable place for the logo (it has a wonderful history), it’s indeed a very welcome arrival and helps cement its unique silhouette. The Avenger deserves to get it right.