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2008 Dodge Avenger
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By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
How We Rated
Styling
7
The 2008 Dodge Avenger exterior styling is distinctly Dodge: bold lines and a muscular body, but also some questionable angles and a letdown interior.
Performance
6
The 2008 Dodge Avenger provides little in the way of dodge dakota i4 turbo diesel a fun performance driving experience, but the top-end V-6 brings respectable power and handling.
Comfort dodge mp3 connection and Quality
7
Cabin room is good inside the 2008 Dodge Avenger, but mediocre finishes and road noise fall far short of the class leaders.
Safety
7
The 2008 Dodge Avenger earns good dodge dealers crash-test scores, but lacks anti-lock brakes and stability control dodge ridge ski tickets on base versions.
Features
9
The 2008 Dodge Avenger�s killer apps are its high-end, high-tech entertainment options.
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�2008 DODGE AVENGER STYLING | [7 out of 10]
Autoblog: "rear quarter panel is an utter mess of shapes"
Car and Driver: "Fails dodge co ga to be either menacing or inviting"
Road & Track: "Hard plastics are still in abundance"
Mother Proof: "a super-cool-looking car that afforded me several head nods"
The 2008 Dodge Avenger replaces the old Dodge Stratus with a welcome exterior that echoes the Dodge Charger, though there's room for improvements inside.
On the exterior, the 2008 Dodge Avenger's family heritage is readily recognizable. Car and Driver has bestowed the somewhat belittling moniker "Chargerette" upon the Avenger in reference to its appearance as a scaled-down version of Dodge's modern-day muscle sedan. Similarly, Kelley Blue Book dodge dakota performance mufflers notes that "the Avenger's strong rear dodge charger window felt shoulders,
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squarish taillamps and sloping roofline are all grafted with varying exactness from the dodge caravan security light on Dodge Charger large sedan." Generally, TheCarConnection.com found reviewers split between the Dodge Avenger's aggressive styling cues reminiscent of the Charger, and the rather mundane styling of the front half of daytona dodge charger the Avenger. On one hand, Cars.com says "the Avenger is one of the few distinctive designs in the saturated midsize sedan market." On the other hand, a trio of reviewers dodge charger assecories felt it wasn�t convincing at all. Road & Track damns with faint praise: "its styling falls in line with other Dodge models, meaning dodge t137 it has substance and character that won't wilt in the sun." Autoblog says its "rear quarter panel is an utter mess of shapes," and Car and Driver reports it "fails to be either menacing or inviting."
While dodge manual transmission the jury is still out on the exterior styling of the Dodge Avenger, its base interior is panned by reviewers. ConsumerGuide applauds the Dodge Avenger's gauges for being "clearly marked and easy to see," but they also note that this 2008 Dodge cabin "falls well short of most anything in its class." Cars.com points out "some hard and glossy plastics and copious amounts of faux metal." Despite these negative sentiments, Automobile considers the Dodge Avenger's interior appearance to be a major improvement over recent Chrysler mid-sized sedans, though that might dodge trac bars say more about the previous sedans than it does about this 2008 Dodge.
Conclusion: The 2008 Dodge dodge ram sprinder passenger doors parts Avenger exterior styling is distinctly Dodge: bold lines and a muscular dodge caravan lease specials michigan body, but also some questionable angles and a letdown interior.
2008 DODGE AVENGER PERFORMANCE | [6 out of 10]
Motor Trend: "Ready to challenge just about any other V-6 in this category"
ConsumerGuide: "With the 4-cylinder, Avenger struggles in passing and merging"
Automobile: "The six-speed automatic is smooth sorg dodge and dodge dakota engine layout fast-reacting"
When it comes to performance, the 2008 Dodge Avenger is a tale of the haves and the have-nots.
Three different models of the 2008 Dodge Avenger are offered, ranging from very simple to luxurious and sporty. The base SE and mid-level SXT come with a 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, while the top R/T model includes a 235-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6. In between is a 189-horsepower, 2.7-liter flex-fuel-compatible V-6 that's optional on the SXT.
The 232-horsepower V-6 in the Avenger R/T is "thoroughly up to the task of getting the Avenger up to speed," according to Car and Driver. In fact, reviewers are unanimous in their praise for the top-of-the-line engine options in the Avenger. Watch out for that step down to the base 2.4-liter engine on the Avenger SE and SXT, though, because it's a big one. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com note that although the Dodge Avenger base engine will serve adequately for dodge gtx engine vin code driving around town, it is, in Edmund's words, "sluggish and excessively noisy at highway speeds." Road & Track says "the slightly-too-noisy 2.4-liter inline-4 World dodge charger top speed Engine...produces...173 hp and 166 lb.-ft. of torque"; the "hotted up version, sporting the 3.5-liter six will make 235 HP and 232 lb.-ft. of twist," according to Autoblog. The intermediate engine�s far better than the four-cylinder too: �Refinement still isn't a strong point,� Edmunds warns, �but with this engine, the Avenger feels much stronger during highway maneuvers.�
The lower-end engine options on the 2008 Dodge Avenger are linked to four-speed automatic transmissions that can't quite compare to the transmissions found on other dodge dakota factory axle ratios cars in the Avenger's segment. Kelley Blue Book finds that Dodge Avenger "acceleration isn't as effortless, upshifts aren't as smooth and highway cruising isn't quite as relaxed" dodge county georgia in the base Avenger as on the segment leaders. While still far from perfect, the "more sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission" that links this 2008 Dodge V-6 to the wheels does provide a performance improvement over the four-speed, according to Edmunds. Automobile says "the six-speed automatic is smooth and fast-reacting, especially in manual mode." dodge sprinter air conditioner compressor All-wheel drive is a new option on R/T models this year.
Mileage figures aren't stellar here. ConsumerGuide tests showed that "a 4-cylinder SXT averaged 23.5 mpg," while the "front-drive R/T averaged a disappointing 17.7 mpg...[the] AWD R/T didn't fare much better, averaging 18.2 mpg."
On the handling side of the performance equation, the 2008 Avenger is, befitting its mid-size sedan segment, largely unremarkable. Road & Track gives a thumbs-up for the "soft, comfortable ride with well-weighted steering," but others find fault with the Dodge Avenger's body roll and tendency to break free in corners. ConsumerGuide notes that "handing is compromised by artificial feeling steering and surprising body lean in corners...R/T models demonstrate somewhat improved steering feel and better overall grip but fall short of sporty pretensions, even with all-wheel drive." Edmunds suggests that the "reason to get the R/T is its upgraded suspension tuning, dodge caravan pulling information which provides more responsive and secure handling on back roads, along with a composed highway ride." Cars.com compares it unfavorably to its competition: "Avenger R/T doesn't have the reflexes of a Mazda6 S engine diagram dodge neon or a Nissan Altima SE...the structure is solid, but the steering doesn't have a performance feel, and the expected understeer isn't as easy to overcome as it is in the new Altima SE."
Conclusion: The 2008 Dodge Avenger provides little in the way of a fun performance driving experience, but the top-end V-6 brings respectable power and handling.
2008 DODGE AVENGER COMFORT dodge durango graphics AND QUALITY | [7 out of 10]
ConsumerGuide: "Generous headroom"
Autoblog: "Exceptionally roomy"
Road & Track: "Rear seating is ample"
The 2008 Dodge Avenger scores high in cabin space ratings, with many reviewers commenting on the car's headroom.
"The Avenger's cabin is spacious enough for two six-foot, two-inch occupants to dodge mobile al sit one behind the other in comfort," dodge neon transmission according to Automobile. This is confirmed at ConsumerGuide, which reports "adult-adequate headroom with no excess legroom," removing dodge kingpin although a "narrow cabin rules out three-abreast adult seating." Reviewers nonetheless appreciate the Dodge Avenger's well-designed and comfortable front seats. Autoblog calls these 2008 Dodge seats "relatively comfortable [with] good lateral support." The rear seats are also comfortable for two adults.
Bringing down the 2008 Dodge Avenger's overall
