The Jeep Avenger is a small crossover offering unique electric, hybrid, and combustion powertrain options for European buyers. But until now, it lacked one thing that many Jeep fans consider essential: four-wheel drive. That’s about to change with the introduction of the new Jeep Avenger 4xe, a rugged and efficient variant that adds the option of hybrid power and four-wheel drive for the first time. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Jeep Avenger 4xe.
What is the Jeep Avenger 4xe?
The Jeep Avenger 4xe is the latest version of the Jeep Avenger, a compact SUV that debuted in 2023 as a pure electric vehicle. A cheaper pure-petrol variant was added to the range a few months later, both with front-wheel drive. The Avenger 4xe is the first Avenger to offer four-wheel drive, thanks to a 48-volt mild hybrid system that combines a 134-horsepower internal combustion engine with two 28-horsepower electric motors. One of the motors is integrated into a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. With the help of Jeep’s “power looping” technology, all four wheels can get power regardless of the battery’s state of charge. The Avenger 4xe can also run purely on low-speed electric power, though no specific range is mentioned.
What are the benefits of the Jeep Avenger 4xe?
The Jeep Avenger 4xe offers several benefits for buyers who want a small, versatile, and capable SUV. Some of the advantages are:
- More fun: The Avenger 4xe delivers more performance and driving pleasure than the other Avenger variants, thanks to its increased power and torque. The Avenger 4xe can generate up to 1400 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels, a figure likely to have been achieved by multiplying motor torque by the gear ratios. This means the Avenger 4xe can accelerate faster, handle better, and tackle more challenging terrain than its front-wheel-drive siblings.
- More freedom: The Avenger 4xe gives more freedom to explore different environments and conditions, thanks to its four-wheel drive system and enhanced off-road capability. The Avenger 4xe features a new front fascia that improves the approach angle to 21 degrees, a break-over angle of 20 degrees, and a departure angle of 34 degrees. It also has wider fenders, a wider track, and an exclusive wheel design wrapped with aggressive off-road tires. The Avenger 4xe can also switch between different driving modes, such as Auto, Sport, and ECO, to optimize performance and efficiency according to the situation.
- More Avenger: The Avenger 4xe represents the essence of the Jeep brand, combining the compactness and versatility of the Avenger with the performance and capability of the four-wheel drive system. The Avenger 4xe also has a distinctive design that sets it apart from the other Avenger variants, with the 4xe signature “Surf Blue” tow hooks, roof rack, and contrasting trim details. The Avenger 4xe also has a more premium and grown-up feel to it, with a refined interior that features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a wireless smartphone charger.
