Jeep has introduced that it will likely be bringing its Avenger electrical SUV to Australia. It’s the primary absolutely electrical Jeep mannequin that might be provided within the native market with an arrival set for 2024.
This compact electrical SUV from Jeep is produced at its guardian firm Stellantis’ plant in Tychy, Poland.
“The Jeep Avenger represents a key milestone for the Jeep model, our first zero exhaust emission SUV,” mentioned Michael Filazzola, Jeep Australia’s managing director.
“A compact SUV, the Avenger will present a brand new entry level to the Jeep vary whereas including one other stage of electrification to our providing in Australia and represents an additional step within the Jeep model’s evolution.”
The Jeep Avenger is taken into account to be probably the most “compact” Jeep on supply, coming in at 4,084 mm. As compared, the BYD Atto 3 which is a mid-sized SUV is available in at 4,455 mm lengthy.
In line with Jeep, the Avenger can comfortably carry 5 individuals with baggage because of the improved use of inside area within the cabin.
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The upcoming mannequin has a ten.25-inch infotainment display.
Not a number of particulars had been shared on the powertrain setup however a WLTP vary of 400 km was said by Jeep Australia. With quick charging the corporate estimates that the automobile’s battery pack will also be charged from 20-80% in 24 minutes.
Within the European market, in keeping with EVDB, the Avenger is on the market with a 54 kWh battery pack that may be quick charged at as much as 100 kW of DC quick charging speeds.
The identical supply suggests pricing within the UK of round £35,700 which equates to $A71,100. It’s prone to be much less domestically than the UK given their increased tax charges for items bought.
On the protection entrance, the Avenger comes with a sequence of options together with:
Blind Spot Monitoring
Autonomous Emergency Braking with Susceptible Highway Customers (pedestrian and bicycle owner) safety
Computerized parking
180-degree rear digital camera with a “drone” view
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The Avenger was first unveiled 10 months in the past and has gained the European Automotive of the 12 months 2023 award together with numerous different business awards since its launch.
Buyer deliveries of the brand new Avenger will start at Jeep sellers within the second half of 2024 and registration of curiosity on the automobile has additionally opened on Jeep’s web site for these .
Pricing and detailed specs might be launched nearer to the launch subsequent yr.
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Riz is the founding father of carloop primarily based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV information, perception studies and developments. He’s a mechanical engineer who spent the primary 7 years of his profession constructing transport infrastructure earlier than beginning carloop. He has a ardour for automobiles, notably EVs and needs to assist cut back transport emissions in Australia. He presently drives a crimson Tesla Mannequin 3.