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Dodge Avenger (2007 – 2010) Review

Dodge Avenger (2007 – 2010) At A Glance

2/5

+Looks American, if that's what you want. Well equipped for the price.

-Pointless alternative to the much more sophisticated Mondeo.

On average it achieves 97% of the official MPG figure

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Chevrolet Cruze
4/5
Good value for money. Also comes with a six-speed automatic. Decent VCDi diesels. Driver and passenger...
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3/5
Thoroughly competent large front-drive saloon with diesel engine and low price.
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2/5
Comes as saloon and a five-door Sportback. Competent and handles reasonably well. Ralliart is good fun.

Dodge Avenger (2007 – 2010) models and specs

Dimensions
Length 4850 mm
Width 1843 mm
Height 1497 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 1555–1635 kg
Boot Space 441 L
Warranty 3 years
Servicing 8000–9000 miles
Costs
List Price £14,691–£18,400
Insurance Groups -
Road Tax Bands H–I
Official MPG 31.4–45.6 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult -
Child -
Pedestrian -
Overall -

On sale until May 2009

Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.0 CRD SE 4dr £16,500 45.6 mpg 12.0 s
2.0 CRD SXT 4dr £18,400 45.6 mpg 12.0 s
2.0 SXT 4dr £17,400 36.2 mpg 11.1 s
2.4 SXT Auto 4dr £18,400 - -

On sale until January 2009

Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.0 SE 4dr £14,691 36.2 mpg 11.1 s

Model History

March 2007

Front-drive saloon that shares side profile with Dodge Charger.

4,850mm (15' 11") long x 1,843mm (6' 1") wide.

Muscular rear shoulders and 18-inch wheels.

Two models – SE and SXT. UK launch September 2007.

2.0-litre petrol engine with a five speed manual gearbox produces 154 bhp and 140 lb.-ft. of torque. Fuel economy is 36.2 mpg.

2.4-litre petrol engine is available with a CVT automatic gearbox that generates 167 bhp and 162 lb.-ft. of torque.

2.0-litre Volkswagen turbo diesel engine delivers fuel economy of 45.6 mpg together with 138 bhp and 229 lb.-ft. of torque from 1750 rpm, coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox.

Avenger 2.0-litre petrol SE £14,995

Avenger 2.0-litre diesel SE £15,995

Avenger 2.0-litre petrol SXT £16,995

Avenger 2.0-litre diesel SXT £17,995

Avenger 2.4-litre petrol SXT Auto £17,995