The Jeep Avenger was unveiled three years ago, but up until now, it has been available solely as a front-wheel-drive vehicle.
- Pre-orders for the fully driven Jeep Avenger have started.
- Rebranded as the Avenger 4xe, this urban crossover features an electric all-wheel drive (eAWD) system.
The Jeep Avenger The American automaker's compact vehicle is now being equipped with a feature it should have originally included: all-wheel drive. You heard correctly. Jeep , renowned globally for its off-road capable vehicles, has been marketing a front-wheel-drive crossover in Europe for approximately two years now.
It's finally undergoing change. Although an updated version has been announced. last year , the ordered books are finally becoming available. Shipments to Europe are set to start in May. Apologies, Americans: it won’t be reaching the United States.
The Avenger 4xe features an intriguing power system. The primary propulsion comes from a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine delivering 136 horsepower, which powers the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Furthermore, this urban crossover by Jeep includes two minor electric motors—one positioned at both the front and back—which provide electric all-wheel-drive capability. Although each motor only generates 28 horsepower (or 21 kilowatts), they do not offer particularly impressive performance.
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The combined system output is measured at 145 horsepower, enabling the B-segment crossover to accelerate from rest to 62 miles per hour in 9.5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 120 miles per hour. This represents a gain of 6 mph (10 kph) over the front-wheel-drive e-Hybrid variant of the Avenger.
Despite all these points, Jeep has designed this e-AWD system primarily for low-speed conditions. Initially, the rear wheels receive up to 28 horsepower at any specific time. The company also mentions that beyond 56 mph (90 km/h), the electric motor at the back turns off automatically. Within the range of 18 to 56 mph, the rear motor activates solely as required. Conversely, under 18 mph, it operates continuously, ensuring an equal distribution of torque between both axles.
Keep in mind, this is not a plug-in hybrid like the Wrangler 4xe However, it is more accurately described as a gentle hybrid featuring 48-volt components. Consequently, Jeep claims that the Avenger 4xe might operate solely on electricity at velocities of up to 18 mph for distances covering approximately one kilometer or half a mile.
The American car company states that this small off-road vehicle has about a tenth of an inch (10 millimeters) more ground clearance compared to the standard model and can handle wading through water up to 15.7 inches (400 mm) deep. Additionally, the 4xe variant includes scratch-resistant bumpers, rooftop bars, all-weather Goodyear tires, underside armor, and a trailer hitch at the back. For the interior, it features a black ceiling lining along with seat covers designed to be waterproof.
