Jeep Avenger here Q3 priced from $53,990

JEEP has confirmed the arrival of its all-electric Avenger small SUV for the Australian market, the Hyundai Kona Electric rival set to land from $53,990 plus on-road costs.

The Polish-built and front-wheel driven Avenger will be offered in three trim grades – Longitude, Limited and Summit – and will deliver a claimed driving range of 396km from its standard 54kWh battery. Average energy consumption is rated at 15.6kWh per 100km.

DC fast charging at up to 100kW is possible, allowing for a 20 to 80 per cent charge time of 24 minutes. A full AC charge takes just under eight hours (at 7kW).

Built on Stellantis’ e-CMP2 platform, the Jeep Avenger is powered by a single ‘M3’ electric motor producing 115kW of power and 260Nm of torque claimed to provide a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 9.0 seconds. The model offers 200mm of ground clearance and a 10.5m turning circle.

The model tips the scale from 1520kg.

Standard equipment on the entry grade Avenger Longitude includes 17-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, cloth upholstery, lane keeping assist, LED headlights, rear parking sensors, and a 7.0-inch digital instrument display.

Connectivity duties fall to a 10.25-inch touchscreen array with six-speaker sound, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

For the mid-tier Avenger Limited grade, we find additions such as blind-spot monitoring, cloth/synthetic leather upholstery, front and side parking sensors, keyless entry and start, lane centring assist, a powered tailgate, rear-cross traffic alert, and a larger 10.25-inch instrument display.

The range-topping Avenger Summit adds diamond cut 18-inch alloys, heated front seats, leather-accented upholstery, LED taillights, a power-adjustable and massaging driver’s seat, projector-style LED headlights, rear privacy glass, and a sunroof.

Available colour choices include Granite (Silver), Lake (Green), Ruby (Red), Snow (White), Stone (Grey), Sun (Yellow), and Volcano (Black). A black roof can be options on selected trim variants.

Speaking at the European debut of the Avenger in October 2022, Jeep CEO Christian Meunier said the model will combine a modern and technologically advanced interior with plenty of space for people and cargo.

“The new Jeep Avenger spearheads the introduction of a portfolio of all-new Jeep BEVs in Europe,” he said.

“It offers Jeep brand capability that is right sized for the market and during its introduction at the Paris Motor Show, we’ll showcase why it is a great all-electric Jeep brand alternative to current players in the segment.

“The Jeep Avenger is a milestone for our growth plans in key European markets, such as France, and on our path to becoming the leading zero-emission SUV brand in the world.”

The 2024 Jeep Avenger is available to order now.

2024 Jeep Avenger pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.