What the Jeep Avenger Means for the Future of EVs
We recently detailed the all-new Jeep Avenger, the brand’s newly-launched and first-ever all-electric offering. There’s a lot to be excited about, including how Jeep was able to be true to itself and its design cues amidst the all-electric innovation. With a funky and youthful interior, the Avenger is both practical and spacious, and while the model won’t make it stateside, it does make it clear that Jeep is committed to the EV business. An efficient and powerful electric powertrain, along with a few off-road chops, make the Avenger decidedly a Jeep model. Here’s how the all-new Avenger will contribute to the shifting EV landscape.
Sure, some Jeep enthusiasts will no doubt be disappointed by the Avenger’s lack of stateside inclusion, but by 2024 Jeep is poised to launch the Recon and the Wagoneer S as its first all-electric vehicles for the US. A significant milestone, the Jeep Avenger puts Jeep EV design chops on full display. Smaller than the Jeep Renegade, the Avenger measures 161 inches in length and features a 400-volt electric powertrain that’s powered by a single electric motor. Fed by a 54kWh battery pack, the electric motor has an output of 156 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. Charging is easy with a DC fast-charger as the Avenger can go from 20 to 80 percent in only 24 minutes. In contrast, a regular 11 kWh charger can fully juice up the battery in 5.5 hours.
Jeep also didn’t spare any design expense when it came to the Avenger as it features several electronic off-road goodies. Buyers can expect Jeep’s Selec-Terrain system as standard, allowing them to drive their vehicle through less-than-stellar conditions such as snow, sand, and even muc. Hill-descent control is also standard. Ground clearance taps out at a generous 7.9-inches while skid plates protect the underbody of the vehicle. The cabin is undeniably inspired by the Jeep Wrangler, sticking to basics that make the Avenger simple and practical. There’s a body-colored beam that runs across the dashboard adding an overall sleek look, while passengers can enjoy leather seats that come with a massaging function and are electronically adjustable.
Jeep and its bigger plans for the US market will surely borrow some design cues and features from the Avenger for its upcoming ventures. While details on the Recon and Wagoneer S remain scarce for now, enthusiasts can rest assured that the brand’s extreme off-road capabilities won’t suffer in exchange for electrification. The Recon is rumored to feature impressive approach and departure angles, and just like the Wrangler, will come with a removable windshield and doors. The Wagoneer S, on the other hand, is destined to be the electric successor of the Grand Cherokee. Unlike the existing Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, the Wagoneer S will be a two-row configuration. The only official confirmation about the Wagoneer S is the fact that the model will feature an impressive 400-mile driving range to the tune of 600 horsepower–it’s positioned to compete directly with the very popular Tesla Model Y.
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