Jeep Avenger (4xe) review

Driving position 

Being a small SUV, the Jeep Avenger offers a raised driving position in a hatchback-sized body. 

If you like a good commanding view of the road ahead, as well as easier parking, this is the type of car for you. Despite the rear window being relatively narrow, visibility is decent, helped by the parking camera. 

Drivers over six feet tall may struggle to get comfortable because the cabin does feel quite cramped, but this is to be expected with many crossover SUVs. 

You might also want to bear in mind the seats, which are fine for short journeys, but not so good on a longer motorway trip. 

Tech and features 

Jeep Avenger trims 

– Longitude 

– Altitude 

– Summit 

– Skyview 

– Upland 

– Overland 

– The North Face 

The Jeep Avenger comes as a two-wheel drive petrol, a two-wheel drive hybrid (eHybrid) and an all-wheel drive hybrid (4xe). 

You can then choose from Longitude, Altitude, Summit and Skyview trims. Each adds a few extra creature comforts. 

The eHybrid and 4xe Avenger are also available in special edition Overland and The North Face versions. 

Our test car was a Jeep Avenger 4xe Upland, which came kitted-out with everything you’d need. 

Features include a 10.25-inch driver’s display alongside a second 10.25-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a six-speaker sound system. 

Admittedly, by today’s standards, a 10.25-inch screen isn’t anything to write home about, and this one is quite narrow, but it works well. We have no complaints, and if anything, it’s nice not to have a giant tablet in a new car for once. 

The smaller screen allows for some physical buttons below it, useful for air-con and volume controls, though the heated seat controls are hidden in the screen menus, which is annoying. 

Engines and power 

Jeep Avenger performance stats 

– Power: 100hp or 136hp 

– 0-62mph: 9.5 to 10.6 seconds 

– Top speed: 121mph 

– Driven wheels: Front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) 

The Jeep Avenger is available in three different three-cylinder powertrain options: a 100hp 1.2-litre turbo petrol, a 1.2-litre e-Hybrid and a 4xe Hybrid.  

There’s also an electric Avenger, which we reviewed separately. 

The petrol uses a six-speed manual and has 100hp, while mild hybrids use automatic gearboxes and have 136hp. 

Our test car was the full-on 4xe Hybrid, which is powered by a 1.2-litre engine and a 48V battery. It has two electric motors – one on each axle – and the rear motor can shut down to save fuel.  

This setup has plenty of poke and never felt like it needed more power for what it is. No issue getting up to speed again after leaving the M6 toll booth. 

However, we don’t necessarily think the all-wheel drive version is for everyone – front-wheel drive is probably best for most people. 

Handling and ride comfort 

At slow speeds and around town is where the Jeep Avenger comes into its own. It's comfortable and handles bumps in the road rather well. 

Get up to faster motorway speeds, however, and it’s not the most refined in its class. There’s quite a lot of wind noise because of its boxy shape, and bumps can unsettle it easily. 

On a twisty country road, it handles okay, but it does feel quite top-heavy around the bends. It’s definitely better suited to town life. 

The 4xe is surprisingly capable off-road, thanks to some beefed-up suspension and can cater to some light green-laning – a Wrangler will be better for proper trails though. 

Boot space 

Jeep Avenger boot space:  

– Boot space: 321 litres (262 litres for the 4xe) 

– Incl. rear seats folded: Up to 1,277 litres 

The standard Jeep Avenger has a 321-litre boot, which, in isolation, isn’t the best in its class, and hybrid versions of the Avenger get even less at 262 litres. 

When compared to rivals such as the Ford Puma (456 litres) and Škoda Kamiq (400 litres), it seems stingy. 

But having said that, it’s fine for most daily tasks. During our time with the car, we managed to fit four small suitcases and a couple of soft bags in there, though it was a squeeze. 

There’s a tiny bit of added underfloor storage, but this is mostly for the tyre repair kit. 

And if you need more space for longer items, you can always fold down the rear seats and get up to 1,053 litres. 

Rear seats 

Like the boot, the rear seat space is quite tight. We had some fairly tall passengers in the back, and they agreed it wasn’t entirely comfortable on a longer drive. 

However, there is enough space for up to three children or a couple of ISOFIX car seats. 

Storage solutions 

It might be a small car with a tight cabin, but it has some impressive storage solutions. 

In the front, there’s a flap covering a deep storage compartment where you can put your phone, wallet, keys and other pocketable items. 

Then, there are some movable cupholders, which are handy for different cup/bottle sizes. 

Annoyingly, the door bins and glovebox are small, but overall, it has some useful cubbies. 

Jeep Avenger dimensions  

– Height: 1,528mm 

– Width: 1,776mm 

– Length: 4,084mm 

– Kerb weight: Up to 1,288kg 

Safety 

The Avenger was tested by Euro NCAP in 2024 and scored a less-than-ideal three out of five stars. 

Protection for adult and child occupants was reasonable, but it didn’t score so well in the safety assist category, mainly due to limitations with its autonomous emergency braking system. 

Standard safety kit includes traffic sign recognition and lane-keep assist.  

Higher specs get adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and 360-degree parking sensors. 

Fuel economy 

During our time with the Avenger, we drove just shy of 400 miles and averaged 48.5mpg – and that’s in the heaviest, most powerful 4xe. 

Jeep claims the petrol Avenger will get up to 50.4mpg, the e-Hybrid up to 57.6mpg and the 4xe around 54mpg. 

So, with a car full of passengers and a boot full of luggage, we weren’t far off at all. In mixed driving, expect just over 50mpg in all models.  

Reliability 

The Jeep Avenger has the benefit of being backed by Stellantis – the automotive giant that owns Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Citroën, etc. 

This means the Avenger sits on a tried-and-tested platform, and shares it with the Peugeot 2008, Vauxhall Mokka and Fiat 600.