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2012 Dodge Avenger West Palm Beach

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Other than new trim level names, the 2012 Dodge Avenger is unchanged.  The 2012 Dodge Avenger SE and SXT are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard on every Avenger. The SE gets a four-speed automatic transmission and the SXT has a six-speed automatic.  The Avenger SXT Plus and R/T get a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard. 

Driving Impressions of the '12 Dodge Avenger

Wonderful suspension, cornering and ride. This is the area on the new Dodge Avenger where the engineers aced it.  There's very little body roll, reduced vehicle motion, improved isolation, better steering precision and increased grip, thanks to wide tires.  The handling is light and responsive around town, making the Avenger a pleasure to drive. The ride is smooth, even over bad pavement.  Noise and vibration is well isolated from the cabin, as Dodge boasts, and the harder you run it, the smoother it gets. It pushes the midsize car briskly, more than fast enough to keep up.

Interior Features of the '12 Dodge Avenger

The prevailing impression inside the Avenger is that there's a lot of room to maneuver and stretch. It feels big inside, yet not too big outside. The doors are designed well, with comfortable leather armrests (in our Avenger Mainstreet), a good grab handle, door pockets, and small levers that make opening the doors easy. Besides the simple and roomy layout, the best part of the interior might be the expensive feel of the leather used on the steering wheel, on Mainstreet and up models.  For 2012, there's ambient interior lighting, and steering wheel controls. The Mainstreet model has the optional Media Center with SIRIUS satellite radio, a 30 gb hard drive, iPod connectivity, streaming music capability and anavigation system with SIRIUS Travel Link for real-time information, all controlled on a relatively simple 6.5-inch touch screen,. and it also has the power sunroof available.  Safety equipment standard on all models includes electronic stability and traction control, ABS, six airbags, active head restraints, front airbags, front side airbargs, airbag curtains, tire pressure warning, and a LATCH child-seat system.

Model Lineup

Avenger model names sound like a family of Superheroes: Avenger Express, Avenger Mainstreet, Avenger Heat, Avenger Lux and Avenger R/T.

Dodge Avenger Express is well equipped with power windows and mirrors, keyless entry, 60/40-split rear seat, rear defroster, cruise control, tilt-telescoping steering wheel, tire-pressure monitor, and air conditioning. It uses the 2.4-liter engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Dodge Avenger Mainstreet features the 6-speed automatic transmission plus six speakers instead of four, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power driver's seat, satellite radio, trip computer, and more options.

Dodge Avenger Heat brings it on with the new 283-horsepower V6 mated to the 6-speed automatic. Also: a touch screen, foglamps, spoiler, and 18-inch wheels.

Dodge Avenger Lux comes with the 2.4-liter engine (V6 optional) but more comfort and upscale looks, including leather upholstery, handsfree phone hookup, chrome wheels, no spoiler.

Dodge Avenger R/T was introduced in April 2011 as a 2012 model. Same powertrain as the Heat, but with R/T attitude: black grille and trim, and sportier interior, including a unique gauge cluster with big tach in the center. But it's the sports suspension, stiff at every angle and roll, that makes the R/T unique.

Conclusions

The 2012 Dodge Avenger is a great car to drive.  I has superior handling, a composed ride and a strong enigne with nice acceleration.  If you need a new car for 2012, this one should be on your shopping list.  Click here to check out the 2012 Dodge Avenger.

Some of the information in this review was obtained through newcartestdrive.com