Reviews of the Jeep Avenger

If you're looking for a versatile family car that can handle both the school run and a weekend adventure, look no further than the Jeep Avenger. A small SUV that comes with funky styling, four-wheel drive, and loads of tech, the Avenger is about as versatile as they come. 

Rivals to the Avenger include the Nissan Juke, Ford Puma, Skoda Kamiq,, and Volkswagen T-Cross. 

Our Jeep Avenger review covers:

• Chunky exterior with unique front grille 
• Cool interior with minimalist design 
• 355-litre boot 
• Petrol and mild-hybrid engines 
• Three trim levels 

Pros:

• Good-looking exterior design 
• Pleasant interior design 
• Good to drive around town 

Cons:

• Space in the rear is tight 
• Interior quality is questionable 
• Only two engine options available, and no full hybrid

Jeep has done a pretty good job with the Avengers exterior, nicely blending their off-road traditions with a modern compact SUV. At the front, there's a large bumper and a horizontally designed grille, while the body is quite chunky and has prominent wheel arches. It might be a bit subjective to taste, but I really like the Avengers design. 

If you're sitting in the front of the Avenger, you won't have too many qualms about practicality. You get a generous amount of leg and headroom, and the seats and steering wheel are adjustable. However, in the rear, it's a little tighter. There's enough room for two passengers, but add a third, and it becomes a little cramped. 

The Avenger's boot space is 355 litres, which is a little disappointing. You'll find more space in both the Volkswagen T-Cross and Ford Puma. Regardless, thanks to the Avengers' shape, the boot is quite square and doesn't have a load lip, making larger items easy to load. 

The cabin is really impressive. While some of its rivals have overcomplicated their interiors, Jeep has kept it simple, and it has paid off. The minimalist design looks great and is easy to navigate, and the only issue you'll have is with quality. Yes, some premium materials are dotted around, but not as much as some of the Avengers' premium rivals. 

Sitting atop the dashboard is a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone mirroring. It's a bit basic compared to its rivals, but it works well and gets the job done. There's also a seven-inch digital cluster behind the steering wheel that has a cool couple of features, such as turning the speedometer blue when the e-Hybrid is running on electric power. 

Three trim levels are available for the Avenger: Longitude, Altitude, and Summit. 

Longitude comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, a black-grained dashboard, fabric seats, manual air conditioning, cruise control, selec-terrain, and rear parking sensors. 

Altitude adds 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth/vinyl premium seats, a synthetic leather steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, and adaptive cruise control. 

Summit has 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, privacy glass, a silver-painted dashboard, heated front seats, keyless entry, a wireless charger, a 180-degree rear camera, 360-degree parking sensors, and a hands-free tailgate. 

The Avenger is available with either a petrol or mild-hybrid powertrain. The entry-level option is the standard petrol engine, which takes the form of a 1.2-litre engine that's paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. 

It returns 100hp and shoots from 0 to 62mph in just over ten seconds. Its official fuel economy comes in at 50mpg, but we'd expect something more in the early 40s. 

The mild hybrid, labelled the e-Hybrid, combines a small battery-powered electric motor with the 1.2-litre petrol engine. Performance stays similar, but there's a big boost to fuel efficiency, and I expect a figure over the 50mpg mark. 

The e-Hybrid comes with an automatic transmission and is available with Jeep's innovative all-wheel-drive technology (at the end of 2024). 

A small SUV needs to be versatile on the roads, and the Avenger ticks all the boxes. It can handle itself both around town and on the motorway and can do a bit of off-roading if required. 

If you primarily use the Avenger for commuting or the school run, it will more than fit the bill. Thanks to its small dimensions and high driving position, it's perfectly designed for city driving. You get a great view of the road ahead and combined with agile handling; the Avenger is a breeze to drive around town. 

On the motorway, it takes a bit of time to reach cruising speed, but once there, things smooth out. There is a bit of road and wind noise, but the range of driver assistance systems like cruise control makes for a pleasant long-distance experience. 

It remains capable on a country lane or off-road. There's plenty of road grip from the tyres, and the steering is accurate. It also comes with Jeep's selec-terrain as standard, which consists of various driving settings that adapt the car depending on what surface you're driving on. 

Prices for the new Jeep Avenger start from £28,886.00 OTR* or to lease from £293.15 per month.

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*' On the road' price correct at time of publication and includes one year's road fund license, DVLA first registration fee and number plate fee. Prices are subject to change; always check with your nearest retailer.