Dodge Avenger (07-09) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 05 December 2008
The Avenger brings a dash of bold American styling to the rather sober and safe-looking large family car segment. Available only as a saloon, the Avenger is roomy and priced against cars like the Kia Magentis. However it's a less well executed vehicle and although it comes with a good diesel engine, borrowed from Volkswagen, it's an average car at best. The poor quality interior and flimsy plastics only reinforce the budget feel and on the road the lack of refinement and sophistication are all too evident.
2 out of 5

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Equipment

Base SE models come with electronic stability control, six airbags, alarm, tyre pressure warning light, electric folding door mirrors, steel wheels, front centre armrest, air conditioning, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and driver's seat lumbar support. SXT models add front fog lights, tyre pressure monitoring display, 18-inch alloy wheels, boot spoiler, heated front seats, leather trimmed seats, leather-covered steering wheel, electrically adjustable driver's seat, 60/40 split folding rear seat, rear armrest, fold-flat front passenger seat, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and electric front windows.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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