Jeep has now added a new rugged offroad-focused variant of its smallest SUV, the Avenger. The Jeep Avenger 4xe sits at the top of the small SUV’s range and gets an all-wheel drive hybrid powertrain.
Jeep Avenger 4xe powertrain highlights
The Avenger 4xe combines a 136hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with a pair of 29hp electric motors (one on each axle) and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. According to the latest information, the 48V hybrid system is designed to offer significant traction and torque to boost the SUV’s off-road performance.
The all-wheel-drive system helps the 4xe post a 0-100kph time of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 194kph. The powertrain features a 22.7:1 reducer on the rear axle that is said to help deliver up to 1,900Nm of wheel torque.
