Press Kit: 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

The Dodge Avenger combines bold Dodge styling with innovative interior features, high levels of safety and reliability, fun-to-drive performance and fuel efficiency—all at a great value.

There is no mistaking the Dodge brand’s heritage in Avenger’s aggressive exterior lines. With traits from the legendary Dodge Charger, the Dodge Avenger integrates the signature crosshair grille, muscular rear shoulders, large wheels and tires, rear spoiler and raked rear glass to communicate the performance capability of Dodge brand’s global D-segment sedan.

Matching the Dodge Avenger’s aggressive looks are three available engines providing driving excitement, fuel-efficiency, durability and performance—these powertrains include a powerful 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission or available six-speed Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT), a responsive 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine and a 2.7-liter 24-valve V-6 engine with six-speed Auto Stick transmission.

Both the DCT and six-speed Auto Stick transmission provide a quick standing-start, enhance launch performance and improve fuel economy by utilizing the 2.0-liter turbo-diesel and 2.7-liter V-6 engines power and torque capacity.

Many unique features set the Dodge Avenger apart in the competitive D-segment:

• Unmistakable Dodge heritage styling cues
• Innovative Uconnect™ Navigation with voice commands and real-time traffic
• Uconnect Phone with hands-free Bluetooth connectivity
• Chill Zone™—a storage compartment in the top of the instrument panel that holds up to four beverage cans. Depending on ambient temperature and air conditioning settings, the bin keeps beverages cool when the vehicle is on
• Bright LED interior lighting with high-focus directional lighting for front and rear passengers
  

Dodge Avenger
AT A GLANCE

• Bold, aggressive Dodge styling makes a powerful statement in the D-segment at an affordable price
  • Brings Dodge Charger heritage to the D-segment
  • Signature Dodge crosshair grille
  • Muscular rear shoulders, sleek rear spoiler and modern, yet menacing quad headlamps

• Efficient, yet fun-to-drive performance
  • Dodge Avenger with available 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine 103 kW (140 hp DIN) and 310 N•m (229 lb.-ft.) of torque features fuel consumption as low as 5.1 L/100km
  • Advanced six-speed Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT) offers added efficiency and driving ease when paired with the 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine
  • A fuel-efficient 2.4-liter I-4 World Engine delivers 125 kW (170 hp DIN) and 220 N•m (162 lb.-ft.) of torque with petrol fuel consumption as low as 6.8 L/100km on Dodge Avenger
  • For customers seeking more performance, a 2.7-liter 24-valve petrol engine produces 139 kW (186 hp DIN) and 256 N•m (191 lb.-ft.) of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick

• Class-leading safety features
  • Safety is top of mind for customers, and the Dodge Avenger delivers with many safety and security features, including:
    • Seat-mounted (thorax) side air bags
    • Side-curtain air bags
    • Low-risk deployment air bags
    • Four-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist and all-speed traction control
    • Uconnect Navigation with voice commands
    • Uconnect Phone
    • Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM)

• Class-leading innovations
  •  Dodge Avenger is loaded with features including Chill Zone™ upper instrument panel bin cooler, Uconnect Phone, Uconnect Navigation, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and aimable LED lights for front and rear passeng