Our opinion on the Jeep Avenger
Whether you choose the Jeep Avenger in petrol or all-electric forms, you’ll get an enticing small SUV with hidden depths beyond its attractive exterior. We’ve no doubt that a few examples of Jeep’s little bundle of joy will be sold based solely on how it looks, but the Avenger boasts much better tech than any of the brand’s previous offerings we’ve tested so far, and the EV version offers a usable range.
Sure, it’s not the Jeep you’ll want for tackling the Appalachian trail, but it feels right at home in the hustle and bustle of packed city streets, and is decent to drive. The addition of petrol-powered models has also made the Avenger more accessible, not least by lowering the starting price. However, the limited space available for rear passengers will be a shortcoming that might rule this out for some potential buyers.
About the Jeep Avenger
The Jeep Avenger is based on the same CMP/e-CMP platform, and can be fitted with a traditional petrol engine, a more efficient hybrid powerplant, or an electric motor.
Underneath the floor in the EV version lies a 54kWh battery pack that powers the single electric motor that drives the front wheels. Some die-hard Jeep fans may view this as sacrilegious, but a 4xe version with all-wheel drive is available, and with its various drive mode settings, it should be able to handle the odd muddy track.
The pure-petrol models feature a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine and six-speed manual gearbox, while a mild-hybrid setup powers the Avenger e-Hybrid. This combines a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 28bhp electric motor powered by a small lithium-ion battery, with the electric motor integrated directly into the six-speed automatic gearbox. The e-Hybrid setup offers the ability to drive at low speeds on pure electric power, making it a more refined town car in the process.
The trim structure for the Avenger is pretty straightforward: petrol, e-Hybrid and electric models are available in Longitude, Altitude and Summit trim, while the 4xe version gets its own bespoke versions called Upland, Overland, and The North Face.
In order to provide at least some form of off-road capability that fits in with the brand’s heritage, all Avengers get several drive modes, including specific settings for Mud, Sand and Snow, as well as a hill descent system. These features enable this small SUV to handle at least some wet or slippery terrain if the occasion arises.
In order to see if the baby Jeep can hold its own against a seemingly endless list of competitors, we put the Avenger up against both the Kia Niro EV and Volkswagen ID.3 in a group test. Thanks to its low running costs, tempting finance deals and sheer charm, the Jeep was the overall winner. The petrol Avenger couldn’t quite see-off the Skoda Kamiq in a separate twin test, though, the Czech SUV offering superior comfort and practicality.
Jeep Avenger prices and latest deals
How much does the Jeep Avenger cost? Well, official ‘on the road’ prices range from £25,660 to £35,495 but you can currently save an average of £3,103 through the Auto Express Find A Car service, where prices start at £22,686. You can lease a Jeep Avenger from £299 per month or buy a used model at prices starting from £16,595.
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The cheapest Avengers are those powered by combustion engines, with Longitude spec models starting from around £26,500. The mid-range Altitude is £2,000 more, while the posher Summit bumps the price up by another £2,000.
If you’d prefer the fancier 4xe, the Upland spec starts from just under £32,000, increasing to around £34,000 for the Overland, and finally £36,000 for the special The North Face variant.
Buyers looking for electric power are faced with a £30,000 starting price for the Longitude. Once again, moving up to Altitude spec adds £2,000 to the price, while the range-topping Summit sits at around £34,000
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