Jeep Avenger (2023—): Overview, Photos & Characteristics

Jeep Avenger

The Jeep Avenger is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Jeep since January 2023 mainly for the European market. Based on the Common Modular Platform closely shared with the second-generation Peugeot 2008 and positioned below the Renegade, it is the smallest vehicle offered by Jeep.

The Avenger debuted on 8 September 2022 and appeared at the 2022 Paris Motor Show in October. It comes with mild hybrid and battery electric models. It uses the STLA Small platform, a development of the CMP platform (eCMP for the electric model) that the PSA Group originally developed. The Peugeot 2008, Opel Mokka and DS 3 Crossback share this platform.

The Avenger has 200 mm (7.9 in) of ground clearance, a 20-degree approach angle and a 32-degree departure angle. It also has Jeep’s “Selec-Terrain” drive mode system (with Normal, Eco, Sport, Snow, Mud, and Sand modes) and Hill Descent Control.

Italy designed the Avenger and Poland builds it. Jeep sells it mainly in Europe and plans to sell it in Turkey, Morocco, Japan and South Korea. Jeep does not sell it in the United States, Canada, or China.

Avenger EV

The battery electric version came out before the petrol-powered model and is the only version of the Avenger in most markets. It has a 400 V front-mounted electric motor from Emotors, which produces 154 HP (115 kW) and 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) of torque. With a 54 kWh battery, the Avenger EV offers a WLTP range of up to 400 km (250 mi) or 550 km (340 mi) in the urban cycle.

Avenger 4xe

The Jeep Avenger 4xe concept car (also called the Avenger 4×4) came before the four-wheel-drive version. Jeep presented it at the 2022 Paris Motor Show in October. More off-road features set it apart (fender wideners, towing hooks, tyres and a roof loading system) and it has a higher ride height of 200 mm (7.9 in).

Jeep introduced the production version in February 2024 as the Avenger 4xe. It has a 1.2-litre mild hybrid powertrain. It also has two 21 kW (28 HP) electric motors on the rear axle and a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Mild hybrid (e-Hybrid)

In 2024, Jeep added the e-Hybrid variant to the range. It has a 48 V mild-hybrid system that pairs the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with a 21 kW electric motor built into a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Compared to the petrol-only model, it reduces fuel consumption by 13% on the combined cycle and by 28% in urban driving, and its CO₂ emissions are 111 g/km. The system lets the vehicle run on electric power alone for up to 1 km and in full-electric mode for over 50% of the time in city traffic.