The redesigned, sort of, version of Dodge Avenger is being prepared for
launch by the year end featuring an upgraded exterior styling, all-new
interior and new powertrain lineup and completely redesigned and retuned
suspension which Dodge is adamant are tweaked for fun. That’s a hard
trick to pull in a front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan
Dodge has reworked the suspension almost completely. For example 26 of
the 30 suspension bushings are new. The suspension and the geometry were
completely rethought. The track is an inch wider, tire width increased
from 215 to 225 millimeters and the vehicle is 12 millimeters lower in
the front and 6 millimeters in the rear for a more aggressive stance
The changes have resulted in less body roll, less vehicle shake,
improved isolation, better steering precision, response and feel and the
increased grip of new premium tires
As for the engines, the 2011 Avenger comes with a standard 2.4-liter
World Gas Engine mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed transmission, and
of course Chrysler’s Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic
transmission delivering 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
The styling tweaks for 2011 Dodge Avenger the new signature Dodge Brand
“split crosshair” grille, and an aggressive lower fascia, and that’s
about it! It is still a very unpleasant and boring design. The interior
though, like other new American cars which are affected by the interior
design renaissance, is a bit better
It comes with premium soft touch materials and new instrument panel,
bezels, gauge faces and new Dodge steering wheel, as well as new
two-tone interior color schemes, new leather and cloth seating materials
and accent stitching. They also redesigned the heating and cooling
outlets in the instrument panel to make them more appealing and better
functioning. The 2011 Dodge Avenger also offers one of the quietest
cabins in the segment with 45 new or upgraded sound-deadening treatments
integrated throughout the vehicle
2011 Avenger’s gets new ambient interior lighting and a new
multi-function three-spoke Dodge steering wheel with integrated controls
that allows drivers to operate the radio, cruise control, hands-free
phone available features include voice command functions for hands-free
phones, integrated USB port for streaming music, navigation and memo
record, an iPod/MP3 jack, Bluetooth streaming music; Gracenote music
identification; a hard drive that stores approximately 6,700 songs and
remote start