The compact Avenger is Jeep’s first EV and spearheads what is to become a portfolio of capable, fully electric vehicles, as the brand looks to reduce or eliminate tailpipe emissions across its line-up.

A statement from Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturing corporation that now owns Jeep, said the Avenger “is a key component in a global electrification strategy as the brand moves towards becoming the world leader in zero exhaust emission SUVs”.

Produced in Stellantis’s Tychy, Poland, manufacturing facility, the company said the Avenger was “designed and built as a Jeep vehicle from day one,” and that it “packs the Jeep DNA into a compact SUV with a unique combination of capability, style, functionality, and technology”.

The Avenger is built on the Stellantis Group's eCMP platform, which also underpins the DS 3 E-Tense, Peugeot e-2008 and Vauxhall Mokka Electric.

In other markets, it’s also available as a 1.3-litre petrol mild hybrid, although that drivetrain has not yet been confirmed here, nor has the rugged 4x4 plug-in hybrid that’s been shown in concept form.

Size-wise, the Avenger is Jeep’s most compact model at 4.08mm long and rides on a 2560mm wheelbase, but is claimed to offer a roomy and versatile interior capable of accommodating five people and luggage.

Inside, the Avenger features a 10.25-inch infotainment screen and a 7 or 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, depending on variant.

There’s also plenty of handy storage nooks and crannies, with Jeep claiming 34 litres in total, or the equivalent of a carry-on bag.

With a claimed electric range of up to 400km (WLTP) extra-urban and up to 550km (WLTP) around town, the Avenger features a 51kWh battery and a front-mounted electric motor that sends 115kW/260Nm to the front wheels.

A 400-volt electrical system enables fast-charging capabilities, allowing the battery to be charged from 20–80% in 24 minutes on a 100kW DC fast charger. Home charging on an 11kW AC charger takes about five-and-a-half hours.

Safety features include blind spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking with vulnerable road users (pedestrian and cyclist) protection, automatic parking and 180-degree rear camera with drone view.

“The Jeep Avenger represents a key milestone for the Jeep brand, our first zero exhaust emission SUV,” Jeep Australia Managing Director Michael Filazzola said.

“A compact SUV, the Avenger will provide a new entry point to the Jeep range while adding another level of electrification to our offering in Australia and represents a further step in the Jeep brand’s evolution.”

Since it was unveiled in October 2022, the Jeep Avenger has filled a trophy cabinet with awards, including European Car of the Year 2023, Electric Car of the Year in TopGear.com Electric Awards 2023 and Best Small Car at Autocar Awards 2023.

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