Dodge avenger 2016

Bucket Front Seats w/Leatherette Back Material and Manual Driver Lumbar

8-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt and Manual Lumbar Support

4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement

Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer

Power Rear Windows

Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel

Front Cupholder

Rear Cupholder

Compass

Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button

Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access

Garage Door Transmitter

Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls

HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts

Automatic Air Conditioning

Illuminated Glove Box

Driver Foot Rest

Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents

Full Cloth Headliner

Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material

Z-Striped Cloth w/Leather Accents

Leatherette Door Trim Insert

Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination

Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets

Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting

Front And Rear Map Lights

Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Trim, Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim and Carpet Mat

Cargo Space Lights

FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Remote Engine Start

Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins

Delayed Accessory Power

Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature

Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down

Outside Temp Gauge

Analog Appearance

Systems Monitor

Trip Computer

Manual Anti-Whiplash w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints

Sliding Front Center Armrest w/Storage and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru

1 Seatback Storage Pocket

Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback

Perimeter Alarm

Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer

2 12V DC Power Outlets

Air Filtration

Motor vehicle

The Dodge Avenger is a front-wheel drive, mid-sizedsedan that was marketed by Dodge. The Avenger made its North American debut in as a two-door coupe that was produced until The model name was reintroduced to the market as a four-door sports sedan starting in

The model year marked the end of Avenger production as the mid-sized models for both the Dodge and Chrysler brands were consolidated into the new Chrysler ^[1] while Dodge received the new compact Dart.^[2]

Dodge Avenger Coupe (–)[edit]

Motor vehicle

Dodge Avenger Coupe
Also&#;called	Chrysler Sebring coupe
Production	–
Model&#;years	–
Assembly	Normal, Illinois, United States (DSM)
Designer	Daniel Sims ()
Class	Sport compact
Body&#;style	2-door coupe
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Chrysler FJ platform
Related	Eagle Talon Mitsubishi Eclipse
Engine	&#;L AI4 &#;L 6G73V6
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic
Wheelbase	&#;in (2,&#;mm)
Length	&#;in (4,&#;mm) (–) &#;in (4,&#;mm) (–97)
Width	&#;in (1,&#;mm) (–) &#;in (1,&#;mm) (–97)
Height	&#;in (1,&#;mm) (–) 51&#;in (1,&#;mm) (–97)
Predecessor	Dodge Stealth, Dodge Daytona
Successor	Dodge Stratus coupe

Introduced as a two-door coupe in North America, the Dodge Avenger was built from to in a similar size and price class as the Dodge Daytona, which was discontinued in

The Avenger, along with the similar Chrysler Sebring coupe, was built by Diamond Star Motors (DSM), a joint venture between Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors, on a version of the Mitsubishi Galant platform (which also spawned the similar Mitsubishi Eclipse). Chrysler sold its equity stake to Mitsubishi in , and Diamond-Star Motors was renamed to Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing America (MMMA) on July 1, Avengers and Sebring coupes built from to both have DSM markings in their engine compartments.

The Avenger was built on a &#;in (2,&#;mm) wheelbase and used either a &#;L inline-four engine (the Chrysler A) or a Mitsubishi-designed &#;L V6. The four-cylinder was coupled to either a five-speed manual transmission, shared with the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon, or a four-speed automatic. The V6 engine was only available with the A automatic transmission.^[3] The Avengers featured a fully independent double wishbone suspension and variable-speed rack-and-pinion steering.

Trims included the Highline base model (V6 among other options made standard in ) and the ES.

Model year changes[edit]

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A DOHC valve &#;L I4 engine (&#;hp, &#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m) of torque) is standard. A SOHC valve &#;L V6 engine and an automatic transmission (&#;hp, &#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m) of torque) are made optional on the ES. Fog lamps and ABS are optional on the ES.

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Power and torque ratings for the V6 are increased ( horsepower, &#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m). torque), and the ES coupes had new seat fabric.

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Standard were inch wheels and the license plate was moved from the decklid to the rear bumper. The front and rear fasciae were redesigned. A Sport model was introduced (in addition to the base and ES). The Avenger Sport package consisted of exclusive inch aluminum wheels and a body-color spoiler. This appearance package was available on the base model.

A body-color rear spoiler, P/50HR17 tires, and inch cast-aluminum wheels were added for the ES. The V6 is also standard for the ES, as well as rear disc brakes.

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An on-board recycling vapor recovery system, cafe latte exterior color, and a black and gray interior color combination are added.

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Next-generation driver and front passenger airbags are added, as well as a new exterior color: Shark Blue. The V6 engine and automatic transmission are standard on all models in mid-year, as well as several options. An antilock braking system (ABS) was used in all ES models to

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In , the V6 and automatic transmission combination was made standard on all Avengers, and ABS was made an "option" for ES models. The four-cylinder engine was discontinued for Standard features, that had previously been optional, included power windows and locks. Base models added cruise control and 4-wheel disc brakes. ES coupes now come with standard leather upholstery, keyless remote entry, and a power driver's seat.

Replacement[edit]

The coupe did not achieve high sales numbers, so in the Avenger was discontinued. It was replaced by the Dodge Stratus coupe for This model was also made at the former Diamond Star plant by Mitsubishi, using the Eclipse platform and architecture, though the Stratus sedan was engineered and built by Chrysler.

Dodge Avenger sedan (–)[edit]

Motor vehicle

The Dodge Avenger nameplate was reused in February as a model year^[4] sedan to replace the Dodge Stratus, whose coupe version had replaced the original Avenger in

Like its Dodge Journey stablemate, the Avenger's exterior was styled by Chrysler's Ryan Nagode.^[5] The interior was styled by Ben S. Chang.^[6]

The Avenger was officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, , as a concept car. It was launched in Europe and was sold in the United Kingdom, filling a gap in the Chrysler range that was left by the Neon's demise four years earlier. It was also launched in Australia, although with only the &#;L engine. The Avenger was discontinued in that market in due to slow sales. The models were sold widely in New Zealand.

In the US, the Avenger was launched with a second television advertisement, "Tuned Up", that debuted Sunday, March 4, , during NHL hockey, an ad in which a lab technician discovers he can play "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple on the Avenger's transmission. Another television spot likened the Avenger to the "superhero" vehicle for the everyman, depicting a driver piloting his Avenger through Gotham-like streets and alleys, speaking to the MyGig entertainment system in distinctly Batman-reminiscent tones, to arrive home, pull into a two-car garage, and open the rear door to a sleeping child in the rear car seat.^[7]

According to some reports, the Avenger, along with the redesigned Chrysler Sebring, shares a DaimlerChrysler/Mitsubishi Motors platform called JS, which used the Mitsubishi GS as a starting point. The base engine in the SE and SXT trim levels was the &#;L GEMA I4 naturally aspirated "World Engine", a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai. Additional engines included an optional &#;L V6 in the SXT and a standard &#;L V6 in the R/T trim level. In addition to the &#;L World Engine and the V6s, export vehicles were offered with the &#;L naturally aspirated World Engine, as well as a &#;L turbocharged diesel (Pumpe-Düse) made by Volkswagen.^[6] As a model, the Dodge Avenger came to showrooms in February

Features on the new Avenger included optional heated/cooled cup holders and Dodge's new "Chill Zone", a feature that comes standard on all Avenger models, which can store up to four US-fl&#;oz cans in the glove box and chill them to 40°F.^[8]

The Avenger competed directly with the Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion, with the and later Chrysler Sebring being aimed at the higher-priced American cars such as the Mercury Milan, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Aura.

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In the model year, like its Caliber, Charger, Grand Caravan, Journey, and Nitro models, the "AVENGER" badge at the trunk lid's left was repositioned to the right side to make way for "DODGE" at the left.

Following Fiat's takeover of Chrysler Group, marketing of the Avenger was discontinued in the United Kingdom, but sales continued in the Republic of Ireland and Western Europe until late This new version continued with SE and SXT trim levels and is not badged the same way as North American or the South American versions, although sales continued there until late following Fiat's takeover of Chrysler Group.

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For the model year, the Avenger received its first major overhaul since its reintroduction. Exterior changes include slightly revised sheet metal with a new crosshair grille displaying the new Dodge logo on the lower right corner of the grille, a sleeker bumper cut design, and standard LED combination taillights. Changes to the interior are more noticeable with a completely redesigned dashboard and instrument panel featuring an available inch navigation/media center screen. Higher-quality soft-touch plastics for dashboard, door, and trim panels replace the old materials, which were criticized for their poor fit and finish quality, as well as being unpleasant to the touch. The seats receive better cushioning and higher-grade upholstery. Two-tone interior color combinations were available.^[9]

Mechanically, the Avenger came standard with the existing &#;hp (&#;kW) &#;L GEMA I4, although it was now paired with a six-speed automatic, as well as the option of the previous four-speed. Also available was the new &#;L Pentastar V6, which generates &#;hp (&#;kW) and &#;lb⋅ft (&#;N⋅m) of torque. The suspension was revised to improve handling and ride quality.^[9] Trim level designations were replaced by Express, Mainstreet, Lux, and Heat models.^[10]

The Dodge Avenger was ranked the "Most American Made" sedan by the American University's Kogod School of Business Made in America Auto Index.^[11] The Dodge Avenger also has an overall rating of ^[12]

Trims[edit]

model dashboard

Avenger SXT rear view, model

• SE: (–, –) The "base" trim level from , and then again from
  • &#;L GEMA I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT 4-speed automatic
• SXT: (–, –) The "volume" trim level from , and again from
  • &#;L GEMA I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT 4-speed automatic
  • &#;L EER V6 DOHC valve MPI 4-speed automatic
  • &#;L GEMA I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT 6-speed automatic

L Pentastar

• SXT Plus: () One of the more "uplevel" trim levels in Discontinued after
  • &#;L Pentastar V6 DOHC 24V MPI 6-speed automatic
• R/T: (–, –) At first the "top-of-the-line" trim level from , and then the "performance-oriented" trim level from
  • &#;L EGF V6 24V MPI 6-speed automatic
  • &#;L Pentastar V6 DOHC 24V MPI 6-speed automatic
• R/T AWD: (–)
  • &#;L EGF High Output V6 24V MPI 6-speed automatic
• Express: () Replaces SE as basic trim level from Discontinued after
  • &#;L GEMA I4 DOHC 16V MPI 4-speed automatic
• Mainstreet: () Replaces SXT as one of the more "basic" trim levels in , and then discontinued after
  • &#;L GEMA I4 DOHC 16V MPI 6-speed automatic
• Lux: () Replaces SXT Plus as one of the "uplevel" trims in , and then discontinued after
  • &#;L GEMA I4 DOHC 16V MPI 6-speed automatic
  • &#;L Pentastar V6 DOHC 24V MPI 6-speed automatic
• Heat: () Replaces SXT Plus as one of the "uplevel" trim levels in , and then discontinued after
  • &#;L Pentastar V6 DOHC 24V MPI 6-speed automatic

Total sales[edit]

Safety[edit]

The to Avenger, also sold as the Chrysler Sebring from to , and the Chrysler from to , received an overall "Good" rating by the IIHS indicating no significant injuries. In the small overlap test, the car received an overall "Acceptable" rating due to marginal dummy kinematics and slight intrusion into the passenger compartment. In the side test, the Avenger earns a "Good" rating, however, rib fractures would be possible for the driver. In the roof strength evaluation, it earns a "Good" rating, as well as its head restraints and seats.

The Avenger earned the "Top Safety Pick" award in , , , and as well as earned the "Top Safety Pick+" award in ^[29]

Discontinuation[edit]

The discontinuation of the Dodge Avenger was announced by the automaker in early , along with the end of the Chrysler convertible model.^[30] The final model year Avengers were produced during first quarter ^[31]

Motorsport[edit]

The first-generation Dodge Avenger body style was widely used in the National Hot Rod Association and earned the most prominence driven by Darrell Alderman and Scott Geoffrion from to as the Dodge Boys.^[32]

The coupe was used for the and incarnations of the International Race of Champions.^[33][34] Although Dodge was IROC's car of choice since , Dodge dropped out of this racing series after the season.^[35][36]

Avenger sheet metal was also used on race cars by several ARCA race teams from to ^[37]

The Avenger replaced the Charger as Dodge's car for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Season. It appeared in Dodge Avenger grille, headlights, and taillights as the standard "spec" Car of Tomorrow (CoT) model.^[38] It got its first win with former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya in the Toyota/Save Mart at the Infineon Raceway.

In , the Dodge CoT appearance was changed back to the Charger model.

Notes[edit]

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Up until , the Avenger was Dodge’s mid-size offering which was better equipped than the Dart, more powerful and quite a bit more comfortable. However, the car was discontinued and replaced by the Chrysler , a car which has been slashed off after just two years of production. This made many people wonder if the vehicle was going to return as the Dodge Avenger but up to this point, Dodge hasn’t said a word about what they are going to do. Rumors about a new front wheel drive Magnum started to surface a while ago, and these perfectly fit into the possibility of Avenger returning to the lineup.

Price and Release date of Dodge Avenger

This would make the two cars share the same platform, and it would make the Avenger the sedan version of the Magnum. There is still very little information about the two, but it seems that Dodge is going to introduce an all-new platform. The release date for this is unknown at this point, but rumors suggest for at least a concept car to be introduced it by the end of the year. The new front wheel drive platform would make use of a transverse mounted engine which also means that large V6 and V8 applications are likely out of the question. This does mean that the car will benefit from more space inside the cabin and it should be cheaper to make as well. Many suggest for a price of around $18, for a base model and $25, for a decently equipped one with a more powerful engine option.

All of this would make the Dodge Avenger one of the most sought after cars in its class for sure. Also, the rather low starting price would make it great for rental car fleets which would allow Dodge to focus on the development of their other vehicles. A production model of the Avenger probably will not hit the market by the end of , but that’s fine because people still prefer crossovers over family sedans giving Dodge additional time to fully prepare the new model.

Engine and Transmission

Just like with the wagon version of the car, the rumored Avenger is expected to hit the market powered by turbocharged engines only. Also, this time around it might also be offered in Europe and delivered with more attention to it. As a result, this should assure the better car sales. The base model in the US is expected to be equipped with a liter turbocharged mill offering close to horsepower. A more powerful version sporting a liter twin-turbocharged V6 offering between and horsepower is also a possibility. Front wheel drive is going to be standard for the base model, but all the others are expected to be an all-wheel drive which would make it a steal. Also, a nine-speed automatic transmission is likely going to be offered as standard.

The European version of the car might also be released but this time with a smaller liter turbocharged inline four engine with around horsepower as a base unit. On top of that, a liter diesel with up to horsepower might be on offer as well. Unlike the US model, front wheel drive will be standard for both. Transmission options haven’t been listed, but six-speed manual could be the base choice while the automatic transmission might come as well.

Design

While the previous model was looking a bit too much like a shrunk version of the Charger, the upcoming Dodge Avenger concept is expected to be a vastly different model. For starters, it is supposed to be more refined, slightly larger as well as more modern.

Also, its cabin will be far superior to its predecessor delivering better options and more features on the list. There will be more room for the five passengers, and the materials are going to be much better bringing it closer to the premium offering in the segment. Here Dodge might also borrow some design elements from the all new Charger, but this hasn’t been confirmed up to this point, and things might change in the future before this car maker decides to introduce it to the market.

Video of the last Avenger before discontinuation: