NOW IT’S A REAL JEEP – The Jeep’Avenger it was the first model from the American company for which four-wheel drive was not available at its debut. A gap that is now being filled with 4xe versionwhich completes the range of the best-selling small car in Italy.
TWO ELECTRIC MOTORS – The Jeep’Avenger 4xe is powered by the new 136 HP 48 volt 1.2 mild hybrid 3-cylinder engine also used on other models of the Stellantis group, combined with the 6-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox, inside which there is a 28 HP electric motor, which moves the front wheels. Then there is a second electric motor mounted on the axle rear: its power is 28 HP and its action is always guaranteed even if the 48 volt battery is flat. In this way the Jeep Avenger 4xe it offers 36 HP and 25 Nm more than its front-wheel drive sister, allowing for quicker acceleration (0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds) and a higher top speed (194 km/h).
IMPROVES OFF-ROAD – But it is above all when you move away from the asphalt that the new Jeep Avenger 4xe promises to improve the already good qualities of the front-wheel drive one. Not only thanks to the pair of electric motors, but also for important improvements, such as the rear suspension specifications (with multilink 4-arm), the angles for offroad (attachment 22°, bump 21°, exit 35°), the 10 mm increase inheight from the ground (now 21 cm) and a wading capacity of up to 40 cm. The Avenger 4xe promises to surpass slopes close to 40% even on challenging terrain such as gravel and up to 20% in the total absence of grip on the front axle. Up to 30 km/h all four wheels act on traction, with a 50:50 split; from 30 to 90 km/h traction on the rear axle is activated only upon request from the control unit, although the rear electric motor always remains connected to the axle for any sudden needs. Above 90 km/h, the rear electric motor is disconnected to minimize fuel consumption and the car drives solely thanks to the front wheels.
A MODE FOR EVERY OCCASION – To improve the adhesion of the Jeep Avenger 4xe The Selec-Terrain system intervenes on difficult terrain, allowing the driver to choose between different driving modes. In Car all-wheel drive is only on request and is the mode designed for daily driving. In Snow you get improved stability control and intelligent all-wheel drive, for travel even in winter conditions. Sand&Mud it is the mode designed for uneven terrain and provides automatic gear ratios specific for these situations. Finally the modality Sport enhances the power and torque of the 4xe system, adding e-boost to the rear wheels. Exclusive to the Jeep Avenger 4xe is the multilink rear suspension setup, which improves axle articulation for better comfort on rough roads.
OFF-ROAD SETUP – Some changes have also been made to the design Jeep Avenger 4xe. For example, the standard roof bars and tow hook are part of the standard equipment of this version. The fog lights have been redesigned and are positioned slightly higher and towards the outside, to improve visibility at night. The bumpers have a scratch-resistant finish: the front one exposes the wheel, offering greater grip on rocky terrain, and is equipped with a higher and more protruding covering to protect the license plate from impacts. Among the options we find opaque adhesive bands which not only have an aesthetic function but help to avoid sun reflections while driving. Fits as standard M+S tyres with black rims, while the All Terrain wheels can be chosen as an option. Inside, i seats they are made with a more resistant and completely waterproof material and are protected by an anti-stain and anti-mud solution. The trunk it is the same as that of the front-wheel drive version from the loading floor up, but the double bottom is smaller: result 325 litres against 380 overall.
