2008 Dodge Avenger Review Summary & Specs
SE Sedan
All-new mid-size sedan is like a scaled-down Charger.
Summary & Specs
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A three-quarter-scale replica of the Charger in many ways, the Dodge Avenger is about twice the car the Stratus was, with more style, more guts, and more verve. We really like the way the new Avenger is styled and put together. It's got real sex appeal, good fuel economy, a nice-looking, functional interior with reasonable family room (although the fast-sloping rear roof doesn't leave a lot of head room or leg room), lots of ordering flexibility with three model lines, and a host of interesting options. We would definitely put the Avenger on our shopping list.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Scottsdale, Arizona.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup |
Dodge Avenger SE ($18,895); SXT ($19,795); R/T ($23,545) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.5 liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
173-hp 2.4-liter I4; 189-hp 2.7-liter V6; 235-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
front airbags, side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags; electronic stability control, traction control, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
Electronic Stabilty Program, all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-4ADODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.dodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$18,900 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
2008 Dodge Avenger R/T ($23,545) |
| Standard Equipment |
3.5-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, power steering, ABS power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, floor shift, fog lamps |
| Destination Charge |
675 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Sunburst Orange paint ($150), leather bucket seats ($525), premium convenience group ($1150), remote starter system ($185), ESP ($425), power sunroof ($935), Sirius satellite radio ($195), UConnect hands-free communications ($275), rear-seat video system ($1195), chrome-clad 18-inch wheels ($550) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$28,895 |
| Horse Power |
235 @ 6400 |
| Torque |
232 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
16/26 |
| Wheelbase |
108.9 |
| Length/Width/Height |
190.9/71.8/58.9 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
36.5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.0/53.2/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.3/53.2/36.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.3 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
2000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, transverse arms, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3568 |
| Stock Tires |
P215/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.9 |