Avenger


Stayin' Alive? Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger reportedly off death row until 2012

Great news, midsize sedan buyers! The Italian/American brain trust at the helm of the Pentastar has decided to keep the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger around for another two models years. Previously, past owners Cerberus had signaled its intentions to cull the slow selling duo after the 2010 model year, but according to reports, Fiat says that there weren't really any solid plans to replace the twins and it's not really feasible to pull out of the segment entirely until its own Italian-bred successors are ready. Perhaps the ... Read more →

Subaru Legacy and Outback, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring new IIHS Top Safety Picks Jonathon Ramsey

Four 2010 model year vehicles have just been awarded Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Subaru's Outback and Legacy, the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler's Sebring. Top Safety ...

Could Chrysler's "Project D" be a Nissan? Dan Roth

Chrysler has been eerily silent about what, if anything, is in the works to replace the Avenger/Sebring twins, other than giving the replacement plan a cryptic "Project D" moniker. The pair are still ...

Recall Watch: Wiring bug affects 181,000 Chrysler Sebrings and Dodge Avengers Damon Lavrinc

Anyone who's rolling in a 2007-2008 Chrysler Sebring or Dodge Avenger, take note. Chryslerberus is recalling all 181,000 of those vehicles sold during that time to fix an electrical defect that ...

Chrysler product developer quits after 2 months on the job Jonathon Ramsey

Twenty-four year Chrysler employee Mike Donoughe has left the company after two months in his new post. Named to head Project D in January of this year, the program is creating new mid-sized cars ...

Chrysler performing emergency surgery on sedans 1 year ago on Autoblog

The new Chrysler Sebring has rightfully become the de facto whipping boy for all things wrong with design by committee. But unlike the former stalwart for unbridled criticism, the Pontiac Aztek, one of the main gripes has been the deplorable interior Chrysler saw fit to torture its customers with. ...

Sticker Swap: Dodge switches NASCAR COT from Avenger to Charger 2 years ago on Autoblog

For the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, Dodge has announced that it will replace the "Avenger" stickers on its Car of Tomorrow with the "Charger" stickers it had been using on its non-COT racers this past year. The announcement is loaded with flowery prose that name-drops Richard Petty and talks of ...

Chrysler recalling Sebring and Avenger yet again 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to the USAToday, the new Avenger has had its share of engineering issues, something that the publication allowed Chrysler to respond to in depth within its review. As if being publicly humiliated by one of the largest papers in the land wasn't enough, yesterday's duo of recalls is being ...

Frankfurt 2007: Yes, it's even uglier in person - Startech Starster 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more high-res pics (if you dare). Just to see this thing in person is enough to cause a simultaneous spit-take and bowel evacuation – it's just that horrendous. The T2 headlamps, cross-hair grille and flat-panel rear end are all novel approaches to questions we'd ...

AutoblogGreen reviews the Dodge Avenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

If you're interested on getting an Autoblog Garage-style take on the new Dodge Avenger, head over to AutoblogGreen, where Sam Abuelsamid reviews the medium-sized Charger doppelganger after spending a few days with one of the sedans in SXT trim. Why AutoblogGreen? Well, Sam ran the car on E85 once ...

Live from Chrysler's Chelsea Proving Grounds: The 2008 model lineup 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above to view more high-resolution images from the Chrysler proving grounds It isn't just any day when you get to drive dozens of different vehicles that aren't even on sale yet. Chrysler made today just such a day at its Chelsea, MI proving grounds, as the Pentastar rolled out its entire ...

Dodge returns to the Land of the Rising Sun 2 years ago on Autoblog

While (potential) buyers sniff around The Chrysler Group, DaimlerChrysler is still working to keep the brand in fighting shape for its (potential) future owner, announcing that Dodge will return to Japan after a 5-year absence. Four models have been announced to go on sale through its local ...

Aw Snap! Chrysler recalling 489,000 vehicles for various problems 2 years ago on Autoblog

Reuters is reporting that the Chrysler Group has issued a large recall for over 489,000 vehicles. The one recall is actually three recalls across a variety of models for different issues. The largest affects 328,424 Dodge Durango SUVs produced between 2004 and 2006. There is an integrated circuit in ...

Dodge looking for young buyers for the new Avenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

If you're a working professional in your mid-30s with an annual income around $60,000, take notice: Dodge will be working hard to entice you to buy a new Avenger. Don't think you'll be safe by turning off the TV, either. The Avenger will be on the internet and in your video games, as well. Dodge is ...

BorgWarner gets tapped to provide AWD system for Avenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

Following on the heels of the successful AWD adaptation of the Chrysler Pacifica, Borg Warner has been tapped once again to outfit the Sebring and Avenger models with all-wheel motiviation. The Borg will supply the hardware as well as the electronic controls and support for integrating the system ...

2008 Dodge Avenger pricing shows up online 2 years ago on Autoblog

Dave Thomas over at the Cars.com Kicking Tires blog has published complete pricing info for all trim levels of the 2008 Dodge Avenger (click here for high-res gallery). We're unclear as to where Dave got the info, as the Chrsyler Group has not officially released the Avenger's pricing except for ...

Detroit Auto Show: Dodge takes the wraps off the Avenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click on the image for our full hi-resolution image gallery 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 ...

Detroit Auto Show: 2008 Dodge Avenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a full-size gallery. So what more can be said about the Dodge Avenger? We've already seen the "concept" in Paris, which was more of a lightly veiled production vehicle than a full-on design exercise. And we've already discussed the styling infinitum and decided that ...

Spy Shots: Dodge Avenger R/T 2 years ago on Autoblog

Well looky, looky. A few days after shots of a preproduction Dodge Avenger base model hit the web, our good buddy Ray Wert III over at Jalopnik runs across what appears to be an R/T version on a Michigan highway. We stand by our claim that the Avenger looks much better wearing the trimmings of a ...

Autoblog Podcast #50: The Relaunch! Win an iPod Shuffle for listening 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Autoblog Podcast has arrived at a big milestone – the 50th episode. We've updated the podcast with a professional production process and a polished sound, as well as a new logo and it's now easier to locate in the Podcast Directory of iTunes (Hint: Games and Hobbies > Automotive). On ...

Production Dodge Avenger shows up online 2 years ago on Autoblog

Upon first seeing the Dodge Avenger Concept ahead of the Paris Motor Show this year, the first thing we wondered was how this design would translate into a production model. The concept was equal parts flash and production ready pieces, so we couldn't say for certain what the car would look like ...

Avenger production confirmed 3 years ago on Autoblog

Though Chrysler denied having plans to build the Dodge Avenger back in October, a memo sent to dealers confirms the car will be available for sale in February. Yeah, we told you so. But two things we didn't know then that we know now are the where and when. According to the memo, beginning in ...

VIDEO: 2006 Paris Motor Show Booth Tour - DaimlerChrysler 3 years ago on Autoblog

We've finally made it to our third video in our five-part series of booth tours from the 2006 Paris Motor Show. As I've said before, we're cutting on our teeth on this video stuff with the footage we gathered at the Paris show, and today's video brings you the both of DaimlerChrysler, specifically ...

The Dealer Rumor Mill: Dodge Avenger due in February 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Detroit News is quoting dealers who say that the Dodge Avenger will begin production in January and should hit dealer lots by February. When the newspaper contacted Chrysler to confirm the information, Dave Elshoff, a Chrysler spokesman replied, "We haven't announced any plans to build the ...

Official Viewing: Dodge Avenger 3 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Dodge Avenger VIDEO added UPDATE 2: High res gallery, more pics, official press release added click on image to enlarge No longer do we feel like bad little boys (and girl) sneaking a peek, not since Chrysler released this gallery of official images this morning showing the Dodge Avenger ...

Dodge Avenger pics leak onto the internets 3 years ago on Autoblog

Uh-oh. We have a sneaking suspicion we aren't supposed to be seeing what we're seeing right now. Of course, this isn't the first pic of the Dodge Avenger that has leaked (that would be this one), but this does look like an official pic rather than one snapped in a warehouse. Ah well, another mighty ...

Chrysler Sebring production begins 3 years ago on Autoblog

Chrysler began production of its all-new Sebring sedan yesterday at its Sterling Heights assembly plant, and with it, brought a modern assembly approach entitled 'Flexible Manufacturing Strategy.' FMS allows Chrysler to adapt its production to meet demand by allowing the assembly of a variety of ...

Spy Shots: 2007 Dodge Avenger 3 years ago on Autoblog

It seems that Name Already In Use, over at the SRT-forums, procured some insider shots of the 2007 Dodge Avenger, which may be revealed in Paris later this month. The Avenger stands to benefit from the muscular genes embedded in many Dodge products, certainly a positive when compared to its ...

Dodge readies crossover to compete with Edge, Highlander 3 years ago on Autoblog

In case you missed the memo, crossovers are officially the new black. Or at least, the new SUV. The latest automaker to jump on the bandwagon is Dodge, which will launch a crossover, based on the new Chrysler Sebring platform, in early 2008, following the debut of the Sebring's twin, the Dodge ...

Chrysler Group to reveal 2007 model lineup tomorrow 3 years ago on Autoblog

click for hi-rez version The Chrysler Group has planned a "What's New" event tomorrow morning at its Chelsea, MI proving grounds. President and CEO Tom LaSorda will use that stage to reveal the full 2007 Chrysler Group lineup, including the introduction of two new vehicles. We pretty much know ...

Pacifica gets fresh face for 2007 3 years ago on Autoblog

Looks like the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica will also be sporting the company's corporate headlights for model year 2007. This pair of eyes will appear on the next Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible if recent spy shots are to be believed. Allpar.com is reporting the Pacifica will also get some new ...

Spy Shots: Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger 3 years ago on Autoblog

Allpar.com's collection of Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger spy shots is now unrivaled on the internet after adding shots of Euro-spec models being test in the old country. This shot is reportedly of a diesel model and clearly shows the shape of the vehicle's headlights. The site also reports ...






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