The Jeep Avenger presents electrical, hybrid, and combustion powertrain choices for consumers in Europe. One factor it does not have is four-wheel drive – arguably the defining characteristic for a Jeep. That can change later this yr, courtesy of the brand new Jeep Avenger 4xe.
The Avenger is not a plug-in hybrid like different 4xe fashions, nonetheless. This one makes use of a 48-volt delicate hybrid system, combining a 134-horsepower inner combustion engine with two 28-horsepower electrical motors. One of many motors is built-in right into a six-speed dual-clutch automated transmission, and with the assistance of Jeep’s “energy looping” expertise, all 4 wheels can get energy whatever the battery’s state of cost. The Avenger 4xe can even run purely on electrical energy at low speeds, although there isn’t any particular vary talked about.
Particulars on the Avenger 4xe are slim proper now, however renderings launched by the model present a buffed-up model of the SUV with a brand new entrance fascia that appears nearly equivalent to the Avenger 4×4 Idea proven on the Paris Motor Present again in 2022. There is a distinguished roof rack up prime, however except for the entrance view pictured right here, that is all we now have for now.
“The brand new Jeep Avenger 4xe represents a turning level for the model,” mentioned Eric Laforge, head of Jeep in Europe. “The most recent model of our profitable mannequin brings collectively the compactness and flexibility of Avenger with the efficiency of the all-wheel drive system. The result’s an unparalleled functionality for a extra dynamic driving expertise. The brand new Avenger 4xe is finishing the model’s providing of 4×4 SUV in all segments.”
There is no indication to this point that the Avenger – in any trim – shall be bought in North America. As for Europe, Jeep guarantees order banks for the 4xe will open earlier than the tip of 2024. In different phrases, keep tuned for extra info.