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NEWS

               Jeep  Avenger
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              Has Been Named ‘Small

              Electric Car of the Year’


              The fully electric Jeep  Avenger has been named ‘Small Electric Car of the Year’ at the 2024
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              Company Car and Van Awards alongside ‘Best Urban EV’ of 2023 by AutoEV. Selected by
              some of the most knowledgeable and experienced automotive journalists across the two
              titles, the Avenger was praised for its suitability for urban driving, modern styling and on-road
              dynamics.






                   Avenger also crowned                 Avenger commended for its urban sizing,
                   ‘Best Urban EV’ of 2023              styling and electric performance
                   by AutoEV                            Kris Cholmondeley, Managing Director, Jeep UK, commented: “The new fully
                                                        electric Jeep Avenger signifies a momentous new chapter for the brand. It’s
                   Andrew Walker, Editor at Company Car   clear that the model’s compact SUV formula has resonated strongly with
                   and Van, said: “The Jeep Avenger adds   the public early on in its life, and we very much look forward to customers
                   a bit of sparkle to the small electric   experiencing the next generation of fully electrified Jeep SUVs.”
                   car sector and runs off with our Small
      38           Electric Car of the Year Award. It’s   The latest duo of awards expands the collection of industry titles bestowed
                   cute looks make it stand out from
                                                        upon the Avenger, including European Car of the Year 2023 (ECOTY) and Best
                   everything else in the class, whilst the
                   clutter-free interior is nicely laid out.   Family SUV (WWCOTY). The Jeep Avenger is a compact SUV in the fast-
                                                        growing B-SUV segment, the second-largest European segment in terms
                   It is fitted with the latest Stellantis   of volume. Designed and built as a Jeep vehicle from day one, the Avenger
                   54kWh battery, which means a decent   combines Jeep DNA in a compact SUV with a unique blend of capability, style,
                   249-mile range. You’ll also find its road   functionality, and technology.
                   manners endearing and you’ll definitely
                   enjoy driving this small electric off-
                   roader, on the road.”
                   Bryan McMorran, Editorial Director at
                   AutoEV, said: “The Avenger is a true
                   understanding of the electric SUV
                   for the urban environment, making it
                   the right size of car for its intended
                   market.  It also shows that a legacy
                   manufacturer like Jeep can embrace
                   the future of electrification whilst
                   remaining true to their significant
                   heritage.”
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