May 23, 2024 - 06:31
By autocarindia.com

Jeep Avenger 4xe with hybrid powertrain revealed

Jeep has finally added a rugged off-road-focused variant of its smallest SUV, the Avenger. The Jeep Avenger 4xe sits at the top of the small SUV’s range and gets an all-wheel drive hybrid powertrain. The Avenger is also sold as an EV and there’s a pure petrol front-wheel drive version as well.

Avenger 4xe pairs 136hp petrol engine with two 29hp electric motors
22.7:1 reducer is said to deliver up to 1,900Nm of wheel torque
Also features minor design changes over the standard model

Jeep Avenger 4xe: powertrain highlights

The Avenger 4xe combines a 136hp, 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a pair of 29hp electric motors (one on each axle), and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 48V hybrid system is designed to offer significant traction and torque to boost the SUV’s off-road performance. The all-wheel-drive system helps the 4xe post a 0-100kph time of 9.5 seconds, and an increased top speed of around 194kph.

The powertrain uses a ‘smart’ all-wheel-drive system, so at speeds of below 30kph, power is always sent to all four wheels. Between 30kph and 90kph, the rear axle is only powered when required, while two-wheel-drive is always used at higher speeds to minimise fuel consumption.

There is on-demand torque distribution in all-wheel-drive mode, with a front to rear split of up to 50:50. Jeep’s Selec-Terrain system features Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud and Sport modes, which alter the power distribution and stability control for the various conditions.

The powertrain features a 22.7:1 reducer on the rear axle that is said to help deliver up to 1,900Nm of wheel torque. Jeep claims that gives the Avenger 4xe the ability to traverse gravel slopes with a 40 percent gradient, and even go up a 20 percent gradient slope when there’s no grip on the front axle.

At 210mm the machine also sits 10mm higher than the regular Avenger, allowing for the ability to ford up to 400mm of water. Another bespoke addition is the multilink rear suspension, which allows for greater articulation on the rear axle. Additionally, the Avenger 4xe offers 22-degree approach, 21-degree breakover and 35-degree departure angles.