Named the Avenger, Jeep’s newest release sees the American automaker join the fight against one of our planet’s common adversaries, vehicle emissions.
Fully revealed at this year’s Paris Motor Show, the all-electric Avenger 4×4 symbolises a new age for Jeep as they venture into the world of BEVs. With this release, Jeep expects to capitalise on the growing B-SUV market in Europe, a segment that accounts for one in five vehicle sales across the region.
The bulging front grille – quintessentially Jeep with its 7-slot design – immediately creates a strong and imposing presence, further strengthened by the swollen fenders and trapezoidal wheel arches. The latter, as is the case with several of the Avenger’s design features, offers value beyond just fitting the visual design language; according to Jeep, the arch shape has been designed to optimise wheel travel for maximum articulation. The wheel arches are home to a set of diamond-cut-finished 18-inch wheels.
Jeep’s new SUV doesn’t just look rugged enough to take on the roughest of roads – it is. The Avenger is equipped with polymer mould-in-colour skid plates and is shielded from all angles with 360-degree cladding. The headlamps have also been encased and raised, ensuring they are better protected in the case of any low-speed impact.
The Avenger boasts a 400-volt powertrain capable of supplying 115kW and 260Nm maximum torque. The 54kWh battery can provide drivers with 400km of WLTP range, and 550km of range in cities and urban environments.
As we explore the Avenger’s interior, we quickly see that the exterior themes of both style and function continue throughout. The horizontal beam spread across the dashboard immediately sets the scene, commanding the cockpit with a centrally located touchscreen and tone-setting ambient lighting. Multiple air vents are integrated into the beam and below it is a storage shelf spanning the width of the dashboard, ideal for emptying your pockets. Riders will also welcome the premium seats, which are due to be electronically adjustable and will feature a massage function.
Jeep has made a great effort to ensure that the Avenger’s smaller size doesn’t hinder the potential for space and storage. Owners will have 34 litres of front storage space, a considerable improvement upon the 15-litre average seen across vehicles in this segment. They’ll also be blessed with 380 litres of boot space, as well as a useful storage area underneath the automatic transmission button that is concealed by a folding magnetic cover.
The Avenger will begin making its appearance in showrooms in early 2023, though up until November 30 prospective owners will be able to pre-book an exclusive Avenger 1st Edition.
Images: https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/jeep/gallery/6673
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