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Detroit Auto Show: Dodge takes the wraps off the Avenger
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Dodge officially took the wraps off a number of new cars at its press conference here at the Detroit show, including the new Magnum SRT-8, the beefed-up Viper and the Avenger R/T, plus the Avenger "stock car of tomorrow", accompanied by Dodge's NASCAR stars.
The new Avenger shares its platform with the Chrysler Sebring and slots below the Magnum and Charger in the Dodge line-up. Earlier we brought you the images and details on the Avenger, which followed closely along the lines of the pre-production show car unveiled at the Paris show. The range-topping R/T spec shown will be available with either front or all-wheel-drive channeling 235 HP and 232 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed AutoStick transmission.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
aaron 4:16PM (1/09/2007)
can't wait to see one in person.
supposedly AWD is available.
should be a solid offering much moreso than the old stratus. I would hope for more power on the high end one but all in all, should sell well. some welcome character to that segment.
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Rocket Punch 3:55PM (1/09/2007)
How odd. Thats the exact same picture that the Merriam-Webster Dictionary used next to the word "Generic".
Is this the future of domestic design for domestic brand?
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brooksie 3:56PM (1/09/2007)
Any word on the cailber SRT-4?
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Akin Bach 4:03PM (1/09/2007)
THE CAR OF THE FUTURE IS HERE TODAY!
The date: January 1970!
LOL.
C'Mon. Stale design already, Time ot move on, Chrysler. GM is, Ford is, why not Chrysler? You know, it is 2007!
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$0.02 4:06PM (1/09/2007)
Great wrapper, like most Chryslers, but horrible drivetrains and overall delivery. That's why they are in such trouble. It's like the 300C I rented last week that had a bad tranny with 6200 miles on it. This company is a joke!
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yeahright 4:40PM (1/09/2007)
Put the wraps back on, please.
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Gale 5:15PM (1/09/2007)
YAWWWWWWWWNNNNNNN
Looks like a big nothing. LaSorda better update his resume.
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Sam 5:08PM (1/09/2007)
Eww. With a name as cool sounding as "Avenger" you'd think they could come up with something better than that ugly peice of trash.
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iQuack 4:27PM (1/09/2007)
Looks better than the Sebring IMO. The "C" pillar is strange, but less so than the painted mess of a "C" pillar on the Chrysler version. Looks like a baby Charger which is OK.
Visibility to the side-rear must be awful.
This car is no match for the Accord, Camry, Altima, etc., but surely an improvement over the Stratus.
The red Avenger would look much better without that silly, useless wing on the trunk--phooey on those plastic add-ons that do nothing.
Wheels look good, though.
The Avenger in its entry-level form will be the darling of rental car fleets.
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carguy 4:30PM (1/09/2007)
Coming to a rental lot near you. I guess now that GM has a good looking new Malibu/Aura someone will have to make the cars for Avis. Good job DCX - your new Sebring/Avenger is already on the consumers most unwanted list before they even reach the dealer lot. Let the discounting begin!
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Nshvl Cat 4:38PM (1/09/2007)
How underwhelming!
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Chrysler owner 4:36PM (1/09/2007)
With every new model Chrysler illustrates its stiff determination to join other two from Big 3 in bankruptcy. Why on Earth the company, which was a leader in low-mid budget car design in 90’s and early 00’s, began to release these ugliest? As any other American brand, Chrysler is a role model of neither the car quality nor the resale value. Before, it compensated for the obvious weaknesses with a great design. Now, the disadvantages are as good as always, but design quality went sharply downhill. Durango, latest Grand Cherokee, Commander, Comp ass, Ass pen, new minivans, now this – how are you going to survive? With a PT Cruiser that is few years past due its complete overhaul date? 300 and Magnum’s better days are in the past, they will not save you.
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Napoli 4:39PM (1/09/2007)
Why isn't the new Avenger a 2 door coupe the way the older gen was? Aren't they missing a car to compete against the eclipse and the mustang?
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carfan 4:48PM (1/09/2007)
I was unimpressed when I saw this thing being driven under cover of darkness in Michigan and I remain so. But I'd rather drive an Avenger than a Sebring!
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DCWF 5:01PM (1/09/2007)
#12, LOL. I can see the marketing guys trying to spin this thing. "Avenger: It Could be Worse, It Could Be A Sebring!"
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Drewboy 12:29PM (1/13/2007)
My first two cars were Dodge Stratus(s) and I really have fond memories of cruising in them. I never owned a 2nd generation Stratus, but it was a good looking car. I have no desire to be seen driving this car. If I had to buy a new car in this segment right now, it'd have to be the Fusion.
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stbham 6:32PM (1/09/2007)
Wow, looks like shortened a Charger. Front end looks like every other car they build. Must have only one design engineer on staff to reign in budget overruns. I can't wait to run right over to the showroom to not buy this one.
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sk 6:36PM (1/09/2007)
When my neighbor, a Saturn dealer brought home an Aura the other day to show it to me, another neighbor from down the street checked it out as well. He works for DC in Auburn Hills and the first thing he said was "we are doomed, we have no answer anytime soon for an interior like this. This car is way better than our new Sebring/Avenger".
Now that I see the finished product I have to agree with him.
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Goodday 6:50PM (1/09/2007)
C'mon its not THAT bad folks...
Put the Honda 'H' on the nose and y'all would cheer.
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J Finz 7:15PM (1/09/2007)
wow a lot of haters but I like it, just like many of the other muscular looking DCX vehicles.
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