The Jeep Avenger Is the Most Car-Like Jeep You Can Buy
All three reviews note the same tension: genuine Jeep character layered onto a shared Stellantis platform, aimed at buyers who like the badge but have no real intention of going off-road.
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A Jeep Built for the City, Not the Trail
This brand built its reputation on genuine off-road capability. Reviewers keep noting that most versions of this specific model prioritise everyday usability instead — a deliberate shift aimed at buyers the traditional Jeep lineup was never going to reach.
Specs at a Glance
| Body style | Small SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | 1.2L petrol manual (99bhp), e-Hybrid (99bhp), 4xe AWD hybrid, fully electric (154bhp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or automatic depending on powertrain |
| 0–62mph | 10.6 sec (petrol manual) |
| Electric range | Up to 249 miles official (fully electric version) |
| Price range (new) | From around £25,750 |
Full Review Summary
What Car?
What Car? found the entry 99bhp petrol manual has enough low-down grunt for stress-free motorway merging despite modest headline power, and rated ride comfort as forgiving, ahead of the Ford Puma though still short of class leaders like the Skoda Kamiq. They praised genuine off-road competence in testing, including handling a small muddy track without difficulty, and noted wind noise and pedal vibration crop up at higher speeds as a refinement compromise.
Top Gear
Top Gear praised the boxy, characterful styling as clearly differentiated despite sharing its underlying platform with numerous other Stellantis models including the Fiat 600, Peugeot 2008 and Vauxhall Mokka. They highlighted genuinely all-new electric hardware — a new motor, battery cells and inverter — rather than a simple carryover, and rated the 4xe's added rear motor as delivering meaningfully more off-road capability at the cost of some efficiency and refinement.
Autocar
Autocar's road test rated the automatic e-Hybrid as the most well-rounded version, with an E-Boost feature adding extra torque for a genuinely gutsier feel than the raw figures suggest, though noted the gearbox doesn't always shift promptly when needed. They found the 4xe's off-road ability a genuinely welcome addition given several traditional affordable off-roaders like the Suzuki Jimny have left the UK market, even though it sacrifices some affordability and refinement compared with the simpler front-wheel-drive versions.
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Trims & Engines at a Glance
The 4xe is the only way to get four-wheel drive — every other Avenger, including the Electric, is front-wheel drive only.
| Derivative | Engine | Power | Transmission | Body | 0–62mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger 1.2 Longitude / Altitude / Summit | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo petrol, FWD | 99bhp | 6-speed manual | SUV | 10.6s |
| Avenger e-Hybrid Longitude / Altitude / Summit | 1.2L 3-cyl mild-hybrid petrol, FWD | 99bhp | 6-speed automatic (e-DCT) | SUV | 10.4s |
| Avenger 4xe Upland / Overland | 1.2L 3-cyl mild-hybrid petrol, AWD | 143bhp | 6-speed automatic (e-DCT) | SUV | 9.5s |
| Avenger Electric Longitude / Altitude / Summit | Single electric motor, FWD | 154bhp | Single-speed automatic | SUV | 9.6s |
Trim walk on the petrol and hybrid runs Longitude → Altitude → Summit; the 4xe uses its own Upland → Overland structure. A handful of exterior colours are offered, with special-edition trims adding their own distinct schemes. Check Jeep's UK configurator for current pricing.
Strengths
- Distinctive, characterful styling despite a shared platform
- Genuine off-road capability on 4xe versions
- Comfortable, forgiving ride for the class
- Broad powertrain choice covering petrol, hybrid and electric
Weak points
- Pricier than closely related Stellantis siblings
- Tight rear space and smaller boot than key rivals
- Wind noise and refinement trail class leaders at speed
- Automatic gearbox can hesitate to respond
Who It Actually Suits
Buyers who want genuine Jeep styling and character in a compact, city-friendly package, with the 4xe worth considering specifically if occasional light off-roading matters to you. Families needing maximum rear space or boot capacity should look at rivals like the Skoda Kamiq or Citroën C5 Aircross instead.
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