- Generally comfortable ride
- Spacious interior
- Suspension lacks low-speed compliance
- Steering lacks feel
- Outdated four-speed automatic transmission
- Cheap interior plastics
Review: Dodge JS Avenger (2007-10)
Overview
Released in August 2007, the Dodge JS Avenger was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Michigan, USA, the front-wheel drive JS Avenger was available with a choice of four engines:
- the 2.0- and 2.4-litre petrol engines had an aluminium block, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and variable intake and exhaust valve timing;
- the 2.0-litre Volkswagen turbo-diesel engine had a cast iron block, an aluminium alloy cylinder head, Pumpe Duse direct injection, a single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 18.0:1; and,
- the 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine had an aluminium block, cast-iron cylinder liners, aluminium double overhead camshaft cylinder heads, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.9:1.
Beyond the engines, the Avenger was offered in SX and SXT editions; the full range is given in the table below.
Compared to the Chrysler JS Sebring with which it shared its platform, the JS Avenger had the same dimensions: 4850 mm long, 1843 mm wide, 1497 mm tall and with a 2765 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the Avenger had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, multi-link rear suspension (both with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars).
| Variant | Editions | Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | SX | 2007-08 | 2.0-litre petrol I4 |
5sp man. | 115 kW at 6300 rpm | 190 Nm at 5100 rpm |
| 2.0L CRD | SXT | 2008-10 | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp DCT | 103 kW at 4000 rpm | 310 Nm at 1750 rpm |
| 2.4L | SX | 2007-10 | 2.4-litre petrol I4 |
4sp auto | 125 kW at 6000 rpm | 220 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| SXT | 2007-09 | |||||
| 2.7L V6 | SXT | 2008-10 | 2.7-litre petrol V6 |
6sp auto | 137 kW at 5500 rpm | 256 Nm at 4000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Avenger included dual front airbags, full length curtain airbags (i.e. for front and rear occupants), ABS, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Features
Standard features for the Avenger SX included 17-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with a CD player and MP3-compatibility, air conditioning, cruise control, a cooled centre storage compartment, 60/40 split and folding rear seats, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a tilt and reach adjustable steering wheel, tinted windows and an immobiliser.
Beyond this, the Avenger SXT added 18-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker Boston Acoustics sound system with six-disc CD player, leather seats, power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, front fog lights, tyre pressure monitoring, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and trip computer.
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