Dodge Avenger
The Dodge Avenger’s optional 2.7-litre V6 “flex-fuel” engine has been discontinued for 2010, leaving Avenger buyers with a choice of two powertrains: the standard 173-hp 2.4-litre four-cylinder with four-speed automatic transmission offered in the base SE and mid-level SXT models; or the 235-hp 3.5-litre V6 and six-speed automatic transmission that’s standard in the top R/T trim.
The 2.4-litre four-banger could be described as “adequate” for daily commuting and offers reasonable fuel economy (Energuide: 9.7 L/100 km city/6.6 L/100 km Hwy) but it’s noisier than the V6 and doesn’t have a lot of passing power. The 3.5 V6, on the other hand, has lots of get-up-and-go, is smoother and considerably quieter than the four. And its accompanying six-speed automatic has more cogs to divide up the work and a lazy top gear for comfortable highway cruising. Plus, it has manual shifting capability for “do-it-youselfers”
As you can see, I prefer the V6 motor and six-speed tranny in the Avenger, and while the Avenger R/T starts at $25,295, a $4,300 bump over the base SE and a $2,500 premium over the mid-level SXT, it’s a big drop from last year’s Avenger R/T which had an MSRP of $30,195. In fact, the Avenger R/T’s starting price of $25,295 is thousands of dollars cheaper than comparable V6 sedans like the Malibu, Fusion, Accord, Camry, Altima, and Mazda6. In addition, after checking Dodge Canada’s web site, I found that they are offering an additional $2,000 rebate or zero per cent financing for 36 months on this model. Wow! That’s definately a lot of sedan for the price!
Article Source: Carguru.com
