Thursday, November 19, 2009

2010 Dodge Avenger Reviews and Ratings

2010 Dodge Avenger Overview

Introduction


The Dodge Avenger is an attractive midsize sedan based off the Chrysler Sebring. With similar looks to a Dodge Charger, the Avenger offers many sporty features and standard equipment found in higher class vehicles.

The Dodge Avenger is offered in two trim levels: SXT or R/T. Both are standard with a 173-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and bolted to a four-speed automatic transmission. A 189-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine is also available for both trims. The R/T can be equipped with a 235-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and a six-speed overdrive automatic transmission. Safety features include six airbags, anti-lock brakes, active head restraints, tire pressure monitoring, and a security system.

For 2010, the Avenger receives no major changes.

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test

NHTSA rates crash-tested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the least protection.

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Highest Possible Rating, information quoted from AOL Autos

2010 Dodge Avenger Exterior and Interior Photos

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2010 Dodge Avenger Features and Specifications

2010 Dodge Avenger RT Specifications

2010 Dodge Avenger R/T Sedan Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 2,360 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 88.0 mm bore, 97.0 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder ED3
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 16.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.1
- Power: 129 kW , 173 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,400 rpm

2010 Dodge Avenger R/T Sedan Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- ABS
- Brake assist system
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with coil springs

2010 Dodge Avenger R/T Sedan Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Painted front and rear bumpers
- Driver and passenger power heated painted door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 190.9, overall width (inches): 71.8, overall height (inches): 58.9, wheelbase (inches): 108.9, front track (inches): 61.8, rear track (inches): 61.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.5
- Front fog lights
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
- Pearl paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Trunk/hatch spoiler
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,405
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

2010 Dodge Avenger R/T Sedan Interior Standard Features

- 12v power outlet: front
- Air conditioning
- Roof antenna
- Anti-theft protection
- RDS audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.4
- Clock
- Floor and overhead console
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders
- External temperature
- Floor mats
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment electric, electric and electric, bucket heated passenger seat
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats
- Headlight control
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.0, rear headroom (inches): 38.3, front hip room (inches): 53.2, rear hip room (inches): 53.2, front leg room (inches): 42.4, rear leg room (inches): 36.2, front shoulder room (inches): 56.4, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 100.5
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Remote power locks includes power windows
- Vehicle speed proportional power steering
- Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
- Front and rear reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Rear seat center armrest
- Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats
- Rear view mirror
- Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
- Front and rear side curtain airbag
- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
- Seating: five seats
- Front side airbag
- Six speaker(s)
- Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
- Tachometer
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with micro filter