2009 Dodge Avenger Review Summary & Specs
SE Sedan
Sporty mid-size sedan 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 has style, guts, and verve. We really like the way the 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), 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 SXT ($21,255); R/T ($22,790) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.5 liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
173-hp 2.4-liter I4; 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 |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-4ADODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.dodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$21,255 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
2009 Dodge Avenger R/T ($22,790) |
| Standard Equipment |
2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, four-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, power steering, ABS power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, floor shift, fog lamps |
| Destination Charge |
740 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
3.5-liter V6 engine ($2,005), six-speed automatic transmission ($200), Premium Convenience Group ($1,185), Electronic Stability Program ($425), power sunroof ($795), uconnect hands-free communications ($360), chrome-clad 18-inch wheels ($700) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$28,375 |
| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
235 @ 6400 |
| Torque |
232 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
16/27 |
| Wheelbase |
108.9 |
| Length/Width/Height |
190.9/72.8/58.9 |
| 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 |
38.3/53.2/36.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.5 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, transverse arms, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
6.0 |
| Curb Weight |
3568 |
| Stock Tires |
P215/55R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.9 |