For 2013 Dodge has left the Avenger mostly unaltered. The SXT plus model has been cut, however the standard SXT remains, even managing to pick up some extra features--it now comes standard with fully automatic headlights and fog lamps.
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For 2012, the Dodge Avenger gets a shakeup in trim names, but the equipment hasn't changed much. The mid-level SXT, formerly "Mainstreet" gets a few new colors in addition to its new name. The "Lux" has been replaced by the R/T model, which gets the 3.6L V6 standard, a 6-speed automatic transmission, sport-tuned suspension and dual exhaust.
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For 2011, the Dodge Avenger sees a host of changes, including an exterior facelift, an all-new interior and a new V6 engine. On the outside, the Avenger has a new grille, revised LED taillights and new bumpers. Inside, the instrument cluster and dash are completely new and the seats have been redesigned with increased comfort in mind. Chrysler's 3.6L Pentastar V6 is also now part of the lineup, making 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Autostick manual control.
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Few changes were made to the 2010 Avenger, and they mostly fall into safety systems. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes are now standard on all models, along with driver and front passenger active head restraints. There's an upgraded instrument cluster for the interior, but for the most part, standard features and options remain the same.
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Following its introduction in 2008, the Dodge Avenger receives few changes for 2009. For starters, the lineup shrinks, as the base SE has been dropped, leaving only the SXT and R/T models. The availability of all-wheel drive has also been dropped. Extra noise-reducing materials have been added to the Avenger, and SXT and R/T models now feature anti-lock brakes, a rear spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and fog lamps as standard equipment. The R/T also adds 18-inch chrome wheels and various interior convenience items to its list of standards.
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The new-for-2008, front-wheel-drive Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan, which is mechanically similar to the Chrysler Sebring, borrows its look from the larger Charger sedan and replaces the Stratus in Dodge's lineup.
SelectBrowse ListingsThe Avenger name first appeared in 1995 as a sport coupe replacement to the Dodge Daytona. Based on the same structure as the Stratus sedan, the Dodge Avenger two-door coupe was also distinguishable by its front end. For 1998, the Avenger came with a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 163 horsepower, 2.5-liter V-6 powerplant.
For 2001, Dodges mid-sized, two-door coupe was rebranded as a Stratus resulting in dormancy for the Avenger nameplate for seven years. In 2008, Dodge dropped the Stratus and resurrected the Avenger name for their redesigned mid-sized sedan. Styled similarly to the Dodge Charger, the 2008 Avenger sedan came in SE, SXT and R/T models.
SE and SXT models of the Dodge Avenger were offered with a choice of a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 2.7-liter V-6 powerplant. On the performance-tailored 2008 Avenger R/T model, a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 235 horsepower paired with a six-speed automatic transmission featuring AutoStick was standard. The six-cylinder engine powering the 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T also provided buyers with the option of all-wheel drive.
The all-wheel drive option was discontinued after the 2009 model year. Unique exterior components and 18-inch wheels provide further identification of the R/T model. All models of the Dodge Avenger included cruise control, keyless entry, CD player and air conditioning. Options available on the Dodge Avenger included automatic temperature control, leather seating and a Chill Zone cooled glove box.
In 2011, a 283-horsepower, 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine was introduced to the Avenger through the Heat trim level. Since its introduction to the marketplace, the Dodge Avenger enjoyed a successful stint in the NHRA Pro Stock category. The Avenger name was also aligned with Dodges NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car program in 2007 during the rollout for the so-called Car of Tomorrow race vehicle specifications.
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