Dodge to unleash new Nitro and Avenger

Dodge to unleash new Nitro and Avenger

Two of the most striking cars to ever hit the streets will be launched this summer when the new Dodge Nitro SUV and Dodge Avenger saloon arrive here.

A European Chrysler Group spokesman said: ???People want to drive a car that helps them to stand out from the crowd and still manages to offer great value for money. Our new Dodge vehicles deliver bold and aggressive styling together with masses of standard kit that make them both incredibly good value.???

With the earlier launch of Caliber, Dodge is growing its portfolio further with two all-new models which are true to the iconic design of the youngest brand in this country.

Chrysler say that the front-wheel drive Avenger is a powerful yet practical saloon that shares its side profile with a muscle-car icon ??“ the Dodge Charger. Muscular rear shoulders and 18-inch wheels all help set the Avenger??™s exterior look apart from the competition.

There are two models in the Dodge Avenger range in Europe SE and SXT. The range, which launches in September in most European markets, starts with the 2.0-litre petrol Avenger SE and the Avenger SE 2.0-litre diesel.

The 2.0-litre petrol engine with a five speed manual gearbox produces 154bhp and 140lb.-ft. of torque. Chrysler claims fuel economy is a competitive 36.2mpg. The 2.4-litre petrol engine is available with a CVT automatic gearbox that generates 167bhp and 162lb-ft of torque.

The 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine that Chrysler again tells us was successfully launched with the all-new Dodge Caliber delivers fuel economy of 45.6mpg together with 138bhp and 229lb.-ft. of torque from just 1750rpm, coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox.

The Chrysler spokesman added: ???In a world of mostly bland competitors, the Dodge Nitro has the design, engineering, and performance to inspire drivers and shake up the mid-size SUV market.

???The Nitro boasts excellent overall performance and competitive fuel economy, as well as a comprehensive range of safety, security, and convenience features including the new ???Load ???N Go??™ rear floor cargo system.???

In Europe, the Dodge Nitro will offer a choice of one petrol and one diesel engine together with a 4x4 drivetrain to provide customers with a safe, confident drive on slippery or loose surfaces and in poor weather conditions such as heavy rain and snow.

The all-new 2.8-litre common-rail turbo diesel engine is a four-cylinder, in-line, engine available with a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic transmission and is expected to account for the vast majority of sales here. Maximum power is 174bhp and peak torque is 339lb.-ft with a fuel economy figure of 30.1 mpg. The 3.7-litre SOHC V-6 petrol engine with an automatic gearbox provides performance of 203bhp and 232lb-ft of torque. The Dodge Nitro could arrive here in the summer.

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