The 400-volt electric motor delivers 154 hp (156 ps/115 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque. Jeep says the 54 kWh The battery pack allows for a range of 246 miles (396 km) WLTP Procedure cycle. It can be recharged at 100 kW from 20 to 80% in 24 minutes and approximately 5.5 hours at 11 kW from 0 to 100%.
Jeep offers the 2024 Avenger in three trim levels: Longitude, Limited and Summit. They are available starting at AU$49,990 (US$33,892), AU$54,990 (US$37,282) and AU$60,990 (US$41,349), respectively. This is the manufacturer's suggested retail price and excludes on-road costs and delivery.
Opting for the Longitude trim gets you 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric seat upholstery, dual 10.25-inch displays, sat nav, keyless go, leather-wrapped steering wheels, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. This model also benefits from automatic high beam, a frameless anti-glare rearview mirror, driver attention assist, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, hill descent control and more.
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Moving up to the mid-range variant called the Limited, you get more goodies. This model comes with a mix of cloth and TechnoLeather seat upholstery, a power tailgate, power-adjustable, auto-folding heated side mirrors with puddle lights, front, side and rear parking sensors, a wireless charging pad, a height-adjustable cargo floor, blind spot assist and intelligent cruise control with traffic jam assist and lane keeping.
Finally, the Summit rounds out the 2024 Jeep Avenger lineup in Australia and features 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, leather upholstery, a power driver's seat with massage function, heated front seats, a heated windshield and a sunroof. This grade also features a black roof, gloss black grille, LED headlights, LED taillights, LED fog lamps with cornering function, etc.
Jeep offers the 2024 Avenger in seven exterior finishes and an optional two-tone look on select levels. The colors are called Ruby, Snow, Granite, Volcano, Lake, Sun and Stone. Snow, Ruby, Granite, Sun, Lake and Stone are also available with a Volcano roof. As you might expect, the premium paint finish is optional, as is the two-tone look. The former adds AU$990 (US$671) to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, while the latter increases it by AU$495 (US$336).
Based on the e-CMP2 electric chassis, shared with the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, Opel Mokka-e, Peugeot e-2008, Fiat 600e, Lancia Ypsilon and Alfa Romeo Junior, among others, the Jeep Avenger has a departure angle of 32 degrees, an approach angle of 20 degrees and a ground clearance of 200 mm (7.9 in). It measures 4.08 metres (160.6 in) bumper to bumper and the automaker calls it “the most compact Jeep,” reminding users that “it can comfortably accommodate five people.”