Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid, between urban driving and “off-road” pleasures

When, in these columns, we presented Jeep Avenger, the new baby of the Stellantis universe, the group’s prospects seemed more than positive. And, after a year and a half, we can add that these were reasonable expectations, maybe more than expected.

Avenger has hit the mark, entering the market strongly in the segment – long-term B and compact B in particular, to say – with excellent sales results and prestigious awards, such as, among others, “Best European Car of the Year 2023” and “Auto d’Europa 2024“. Jeep aimed to diversify its offerings, realize two philosophiesused for his examples.

On the one hand, closest to the history of the brandalthough it has been refined to adapt it to the wishes of European customers, on the other hand the elegant one, without however denigrating or further erasing that glorious history. In practice, Rebel e A fighter against Avenger e Compass. Successful operation, demonstrated by the success of the examples in question.

From the point of view of designAvenger is a candidate to be A small compass. The lines do not ignore the nature of the Jeep – and you can see it – but the rounded front and back, the strong but rounded wheel arches, the grille with the usual seven slits but also curved and softened, the low honeycomb, the full LED lips are a tribute to the tastes and styles of the Old Continent.

Well, after the offerings full of electricity and endothermic, today is the turn of the hybrid, thee-Hybrid”, front-wheel drive, with the latest generation e-DCS6 six-speed automatic transmission, already announced to complete the range. The heat part of power unit And powered by gasoline: displacement of 1,199 cc. The 3-cylinder turbo develops 100 horsepower. Electricity is based on a 0.9 kWh battery: maintaining a speed of no more than 30 kilometers per hour, the hybrid Avenger can travel. one kilometer in electric mode only. Not a little, think, especially, abouturban usenot to mention the delivery of additional torque at low speeds which provides a 15% reduction in consumption.

But the Avenger doesn’t have its only chosen location in the city or on the pavement. Also l’off the road give a pleasant and worthwhile trip, thanks to devices such as “Hill Descent Control”. Standard equipment includes 16-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, DAB 10″25 touchscreen radio, wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay, heated front seats. On sale with prices starting at 26,000 euros.