Video Summary
-SUVs aren’t everyone’s cup of tea from a social responsibility point of view.- If a manufacturer sells SUVs, they tend to have other cars within their range to counter it.
- The customers don't mind driving a Land Rover in some respects.
- Jeep has a little more of a problem, as the manufacturer only sells SUVs.
- The reviewer owns a Jeep Grand Cherokee and absolutely loves it.
- The reviewer likes that Jeep Grand Cherokees are big and comfortable and he can fit all his stuff, dog, bikes, and a roof box in it.
- He drives his Jeep Grand Cherokee to Cornwall and Scotland, and it has off-road capabilities.
- Jeep’s first all-electric car is the new Jeep Avenger.
- Over 60% of the Avenger’s components are unique to Jeep.
- It's a compact crossover style car that sits below the brand’s current Renegade model.
- At launch, the Avenger comes with a single, front-mounted motor with a power output of 156 bhp.
- It has a usable battery capacity of 51 kWh allowing a WLTP range of up to 249 miles.
- The reviewer estimates around 215 miles in real-world driving.
- There will be three trim levels offered in the UK with prices starting from £35,700 and going up to £39,600.
- The styling is important, and it has to be recognizable as a Jeep with the seven-slot grill.
- The cooling is done down at the bottom.
- The car is designed to protect the body with its black plastic cladding.
- The car offers some off-road ability.
- The reviewer thinks a lot of thought has gone into the design.
- The size of the car feels right for urban use.
- The Avenger does not have a full down armrest in the back.
- Some of the interior plastic trim up front feels a little cheap.
- The warranty isn’t as comprehensive as some of its rivals.
- The brakes have a big improvement in brake feel.
- Some have said the Avenger can feel a little underpowered at times.
- The lack of a sustainability message from the company is questionable.
