Review of used Dodge Avenger: 2007-2010
Admittedly, the Australian automotive market is one of the most complex in the world, with more makes and models represented than anywhere else.
The midsize segment is one of the most competitive on the market, and it was into this automotive maelstrom that Chrysler plunged in 2007 when it launched its midsize Dodge Avenger sedan.
The Avenger was a five-seat midsize sedan with a muscular appearance that made it stand out from the crowd. Its chiseled lines, streamlined panels and straight-line grille were unlike anything else on the market at the time, and it took many a while to get used to.
The edgy style was kept inside, where the cabin was a sea of hard plastic that wasn't really very welcoming. At launch, Chrysler offered a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that really struggled. He was smooth enough but couldn't make it to the party when he was asked to perform.
A few months later, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a V6 were added to the lineup. The V6 gave the Avenger a much-needed boost. In 2009, a 2.0-litre turbodiesel was added to the range to give the Avenger fuel savings. If the 2.4-liter engine struggled, the rear-mounted four-speed automatic transmission didn't help.
It really needed a different gear to help spin the four beats into something like a decent clip. A five-speed manual transmission was mated to the 2.0-liter engine when it was launched. When the V6 hit the scene in 2008, it had a six-speed automatic, just like the turbodiesel did when it launched a few months later. There was a lot of appeal when it came to the feature list.
The base SX model came standard with climate control, cruise control, power windows and mirrors, remote central locking, and four-speaker audio. Step up to the SXT and you get fog lights, two extra speakers, leather trim, a power driver's seat, heated front seats and big alloy wheels.
IN THE SHOP
In fact, little is known about the Avenger in service. We don't hear much here at CarsGuide, so we have to trust that owners are happy with their purchases. Another point of view on the lack of feedback from readers is that few Avengers made it to the market, which is suspected. While the Dodge brand is an old and certainly once respected brand, it hasn't been around for many years and hasn't managed to achieve any real popularity since its return.
There's no reason to think there's anything fundamentally wrong with the Avenger, but buying outside of the top brand group always requires careful consideration. Check all vehicles being considered for purchase to ensure they are serviced regularly.
IN ACCIDENT
With front, side and head airbags, ABS brakes, electronic stability control and traction control, the Avenger had a full range of protective gear should the need arise.
IN THE PUMP
Dodge claimed that the 2.4-liter four-cylinder consumes 8.8L/100km; The V6 will return 9.9L/100km, while the turbodiesel will return 6.7L/100km.
