The Jeep Avenger affords electrical, hybrid, and combustion powertrain choices for patrons in Europe. One factor it would not have is four-wheel drive – arguably the defining characteristic for a Jeep. That will change later this yr, courtesy of the brand new Jeep Avenger 4xe.

The Avenger is not a plug-in hybrid like different 4xe fashions, nevertheless. This one makes use of a 48-volt gentle hybrid system, combining a 134-horsepower inside combustion engine with two 28-horsepower electrical motors. One of the motors is built-in right into a six-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission, and with the assistance of Jeep’s “power looping” know-how, all 4 wheels can get energy whatever the battery’s state of cost. The Avenger 4xe also can run purely on electrical energy at low speeds, although there is not any particular vary talked about.

Details on the Avenger 4xe are slim proper now, however renderings launched by the model present a buffed-up model of the SUV with a brand new entrance fascia that appears just about equivalent to the Avenger 4×4 Concept proven on the Paris Motor Show again in 2022. There’s a outstanding roof rack up high, however except for the entrance view pictured right here, that is all we’ve for now.

“The new Jeep Avenger 4xe represents a turning level for the model,” said Eric Laforge, head of Jeep in Europe. “The newest model of our profitable mannequin brings collectively the compactness and flexibility of Avenger with the efficiency of the all-wheel drive system. The result’s an unparalleled functionality for a extra dynamic driving expertise. The new Avenger 4xe is finishing the model’s providing of 4×4 SUV in all segments.”

There’s no indication up to now that the Avenger – in any trim – will likely be bought in North America. As for Europe, Jeep guarantees order banks for the 4xe will open earlier than the top of 2024. In different phrases, keep tuned for extra info.