All Europeans can now purchase Jeep’s smallest SUV with a mildly electrified combustion engine below the hood
November 10, 2023 at 12:28
The Jeep Avenger debuted final 12 months because the model’s first-ever manufacturing EV however the lineup has since grown to incorporate extra choices. Following the restricted availability of an ICE-only petrol engine in choose European markets, Jeep launched the Avenger e-Hybrid with a mildly-electrified 1.2-liter powertrain and an non-compulsory Open-Air Sky Roof characteristic.
The Avenger e-Hybrid options Stellantis’ newest mild-hybrid tech which is already utilized in Peugeot, Citroen, and Opel fashions. The powertrain includes a turbocharger 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, and an electrical motor built-in inside the new 6-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox (e-DCS6). Jeep didn’t announce the mixed output however the petrol engine produces 99 hp (74 kW / 100 PS) and 205 Nm (151 lb-ft) whereas the electrical motor makes 28 hp (21kW / 28PS) and 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft).
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Regardless of not being a full hybrid, the Jeep can drive in EV-only mode for as much as 1 km (0.6 miles) so long as the pace is below 30 km/h (19 km/h). If there may be sufficient juice left within the battery it may well additionally park completely with the combustion engine switched off.
Total, Jeep claims that the MHEV has a gas consumption of 5.1 lt/100 km (46.12 mpg). On the identical time, it may well deliver as much as a 15% discount in CO2 emissions in comparison with the non-electrified equal, reaching a mean of 111-114 g/km.
Whereas the SUV is completely obtainable in FWD kind – at the least till a 4×4 EV arrives sooner or later – the Eco, Regular, Sport, Snow, Mud, and Sand driving modes may also help with traction on extra slippery surfaces.
Setting apart the brand new engine, Jeep’s smallest SUV additionally advantages from new additions to the record of non-compulsory gear – the Open-Air Sky Roof and a leather-wrapped massaging driver’s seat. Visually, the MHEV could be distinguished from the EV due to the inexperienced “e” badge on the tailgate (as an alternative of blue) and the presence of a tailpipe.
The mannequin can be obtainable in Longitude, Altitude, and Summit trims. The flagship mannequin comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, full LED lights, privateness glass, ambient lighting, a ten.25 digital instrument cluster, a wi-fi charging pad, and Stage 2 autonomous driving capabilities.
The Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid can be obtainable to order in all European markets ranging from the top of November. Pricing can be introduced nearer to the market launch though we count on it to be cheaper in comparison with the absolutely electrical equal.
