Jeep’s first totally electrical mannequin, the Avenger, has been topped European Automobile of the Yr. Though buyer deliveries will not begin till late March, the Avenger comfortably beat the remainder of the competitors. It acquired 328 votes in complete, with second place going to the VW ID.Buzz (241 votes). Solely senior journalists from accredited automotive publications had been allowed to vote.
Different nominees for European Automobile of the Yr included the Kia Niro EV, Nissan Ariya, and Renault Austral. Jurors outlined a number of causes for the Avenger’s success, one being its value. Jeep’s EV begins at €39,500 in totally loaded First Version guise, with extra reasonably priced trims anticipated to reach at a later date. Moreover, the Avenger may be very sensible with loads of trunk house and second-row legroom. Its 248-mile WLTP vary can also be aggressive for its value level.
The Avenger is powered by a 54 kWh battery pack and is front-wheel drive. With 152 hp and a 0-60 mph time of round 9 seconds, efficiency is clearly not a precedence. That is okay although, as most patrons will likely be coming from equally sluggish ICE crossovers and will likely be drawn by the Avenger’s practicality, rugged appears, and low operating prices.
In the meantime, within the US Jeep plans on launching a completely electrical model of the Wagoneer in 2024. At the moment codenamed Wagoneer S, the full-sized SUV will go toe-to-toe with the Rivian R1S.
Apparently, Jeep ran a contest to call its electrical SUV. As talked about, Wagoneer S is simply a codename and the ultimate manufacturing model will likely be referred to as one thing extra distinctive. The competition closed again in early December, with the profitable identify remaining beneath wraps for now. The winner acquired a luxurious Wyoming ski journey price a staggering $40,000.
