Jeep Avenger
New from £29,940 / £272 p/m
Is the Jeep Avenger SUV a good car?
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Words by: Catherine Kent
"Jeep’s smallest SUV, the Avenger, has been a real hit, particularly with younger buyers and women. Yet, time does not stand still in the world of compact crossovers, so Jeep has given the Avenger a small refresh for 2026. Does it remain the hero of the hour? The Avenger Electric offers a range of around 240 miles on a single charge, while hybrid and petrol options broaden the appeal and a surprisingly capable 4xe version will suite those who lead an outdoorsy lifestyle. Now with a slightly plusher interior and a new illuminated grille, the Avenger retains enough character to set itself apart from the closely-related Vauxhall Mokka, Fiat 600 and Peugeot 2008. However, newer electric rivals like the Renault 4, Skoda Elroq and Volvo EX30 provide a more rounded package, while cheaper hybrid models like the Fiat Grande Panda offer better value for money."
Green Rating
Jeep is part of the wider Stellantis ecosystem. The Avenger is manufactured in Europe where around 60 per cent of the electricity used comes from renewable sources and Stellantis is aiming to use 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030. Stellantis has also invested in Circular Economy practices which take end-of-life vehicles and recycle metals and plastics back into new vehicles and components. The Avenger is a relatively small and light car which helps to reduce its carbon footprint. The electric version qualifies for the lower band of the government electric car grant, and while the combustion models still rely on burning fossil fuels, they do at least have small engines which aren’t too thirsty.
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Running costs for a Jeep Avenger
Just like the related models from the Stellantis group, the Jeep Avenger is available with either petrol, hybrid, or fully electric power. However, there’s also an all-wheel drive 4xe hybrid option unique to the Avenger and, as we discovered, pretty handy off road. Whichever option you choose, the Avenger should be frugal to run. The Avenger Electric qualifies for the £1,500 Electric Car Grant and if you can charge at home on an off-peak energy tariff, a full charge could cost you a few pounds and it will provide you with a range of up to 248 miles. If you do need to go further afield, topping up from 10 to 80 per cent should take around half an hour. Meanwhile, the petrol and hybrid options should manage around 50mpg on a good run.
Reliability of a Jeep Avenger
The Avenger benefits from sharing parts with other Stellantis models such as the Fiat 600 and Vauxhall Mokka, meaning reassurance parts have been tried and tested. Yet, at brand level Jeep hasn’t historically scored particularly well in reliability surveys and there are several reports of glitchy infotainment systems and faulty electronics in early Avenger models. Hopefully these initial teething problems will have been ironed out by now. Additionally, the petrol model now uses a timing chain which should make it more durable long-term. For peace of mind, Jeep offers an industry standard three-year warranty, and electric versions get eight years of cover for the battery.
Safety for a Jeep Avenger
The Jeep Avenger may not feel as solid as rivals like the Seat Arona, but it should still offer reasonable protection should the worst happen. You will have to opt for the higher-grade models to get blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control, but all cars come with emergency braking, rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. We didn’t find the safety systems to be too intrusive on our test drive. However, if you do find them irritating there’s a physical shortcut button straight to a menu in the touch-screen where you can turn them off. We do think Jeep could up its game when it comes to cameras, though, as the system isn’t as pin-sharp as many Chinese rivals or other competitors like the Cupra Raval.
How comfortable is the Jeep Avenger
<p>Inside Jeep has made the interior slightly plusher with soft-touch materials on the door panels and dashboard, but otherwise the changes are minimal. The Avenger is smaller than its Stellantis cousins in every dimension, but there’s still a reasonable amount of space inside given the car’s size. Most people should have enough room up front, but things are a little tighter in the back. The boot is much smaller than you’ll find in the Ford Puma and there’s even less room in 4xe versions because the rear motor eats up space. </p><p>Out on the road the Avenger rides nicely over rough surfaces, but you start to notice some wind noise creeping in at higher speeds. In a bid to give the Avenger a unique personality Jeep has given the indicator sound a very boomy base note which initially took us by surprise, though you soon learn to tune it out. For the most relaxing experience we’d recommend you choose the electric version of the Avenger, as the tiny petrol engine used by the hybrid models gets rather growly when you put your foot down.</p>
Features of the Jeep Avenger
While the Avenger is a compact crossover rather than a mighty warrior like the Wrangler, it is still bursting with big Jeep personality. Jeep has made some subtle tweaks to the front and rear bumpers, added fancier matrix LED headlights and each trim level gets a bespoke new wheel design. The seven-slot front grille is now illuminated on higher trim levels and there are two new paint colours to choose from – a bright yellow/green ‘Baboo’ and a more understated ‘Forest’ green. An 85th Anniversary trim level has also been introduced to celebrate Jeep’s heritage. This gains gold accents on the wheels, a dedicated seat design and an 85th cover for the storage in the centre console. Inside there’s now a chunky red ‘Selec-Terrain’ toggle for changing driving modes. We appreciate how Jeep has kept a row of physical toggles for basic heating controls, as the infotainment system is not as intuitive as the Renault 4’s Google-powered set-up.
Power for a Jeep Avenger
<p>You can take your pick from either the petrol, hybrid, electric or all-wheel drive hybrid version of the Avenger. All options offer modest performance, which should be sufficient for day-to-day driving. We haven’t tried the manual 100-horsepower petrol version, but the other fuel types have slightly more power and these were all nippy enough. Whichever model you choose the steering is very light, which helps with manoeuvring but gets a bit disconcerting at higher speeds. Sport mode does tightening the steering up and adjust the responsiveness of the accelerator, but the Avenger is still best driven sedately.</p><p> The hybrid is an automatic, so it is easy to drive, but it relies heavily on a rather noisy petrol engine for the fact there’s only a very mild amount of electrical assistance and you can't cover any meaningful distances without the combustion motor firing up. By contrast, the silent power in the Avenger Electric makes it much smoother and more relaxing to drive. Then there’s the 4xe which uses a small petrol engine to power the front wheels and an electric motor for the rear wheels. We tested the Avenger 4xe on an off-roading course and the plucky little Jeep bounded up and down steep slopes, splashed through water and took rough terrain in its stride – not bad for a small city crossover.</p>
Lease deals
These deals are based on terms of 8,000 miles, for a 36 month lease with a 6 months initial payment.
£301.44
Monthly payment
£1,808.61
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- SUV
- Electric
- Automatic
- 248 miles
£332.48
Monthly payment
£1,994.86
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- SUV
- Petrol
- Manual
- 1.2 litres
£360.95
Monthly payment
£2,165.68
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- SUV
- Electric
- Automatic
- 248 miles
£386.29
Monthly payment
£2,317.77
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- SUV
- Electric
- Automatic
- 248 miles
Standard equipment
Expect the following equipment on your Jeep Avenger SUV. This may vary between trim levels.
- 10.25in Full Digital Cluster
- 4-Way Manual Passenger Seat
- 6-Way Manual Driver Seat
- Automatic Air Conditioning
- Frameless Auto Dimming Mirror
- Height Adjustable Cargo Floor
- Keyless Start
- Silver Painted Dashboard
- Velour Floor Mats
- Vinyl Steering Wheel
- 10.25in Touchscreen Infotainment
- Connect ONE
- Connect PLUS (6 Month Trail from New)
- Connected Services
- Wireless Charging
- 180 Degree Rear Camera with Sensors
- Front Camera with 360 View
- Traffic Sign Information
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- 18in Alloy Wheels - Diamond Cut - Two-Tone Matt Black with Pale Gold Finish
- Illuminated 7 Slot Grille
- Privacy Glass
- AEB - Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Driver Attention Assist
- Electric Parking Brake
- Hill Descent Control
- Lane Keep Assist
- Passive Keyless Entry
- Security Alarm
- LED Fog Lamps
- LED Matrix Headlamps
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