Jeep Avenger 4xe Explained – Hybrid Tech and Real Off-Road Muscle

The Jeep Avenger 4xe is ready to shake things up in the small sport utility vehicle class, and it is doing it with serious attitude. From city streets to untamed trails, this rugged yet refined machine is bringing hybrid power and all-wheel drive performance into a compact package that still knows how to have fun. If you are looking for a small SUV that does not sacrifice style or off-road muscle, this one should be on your radar.

At the heart of the Avenger 4xe is a smart hybrid setup that combines capability and efficiency. It runs on a 48 volt mild-hybrid system powered by a 1.2 liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 136 horsepower. But here is the twist—this engine is paired with two 21 kilowatt electric motors, one at the front and another at the rear. That dual-motor setup gives the Avenger real all-wheel-drive traction and boosts total output to 145 horsepower. It is also backed by a 6 speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, delivering smooth shifts whether you are crawling over rocky paths or cruising on the highway.

The hybrid system allows the Avenger to drive in full electric mode at low speeds, which is a big win for fuel efficiency around town. It can also hit a top speed of 194 kilometers per hour, making it 10 kilometers per hour faster than its front-wheel-drive hybrid sibling. Acceleration is punchy, with 0 to 100 kilometers per hour coming in at 9.5 seconds. Those are solid numbers for a vehicle that is not just meant for roads but for the dirt, gravel, and mud, too.

Jeep has made sure this little powerhouse is not just talk. Thanks to a 22.7 to 1 reducer on the rear axle, the Avenger 4xe can generate a wild 1,900 newton meters of torque at the rear wheels. That kind of grunt allows it to handle steep inclines up to 40 percent on unpaved surfaces and maintain 20 percent traction even when the front wheels have no grip.

But numbers aside, what really makes the Avenger 4xe special is how smart it behaves in different conditions. The intelligent all-wheel-drive system can adjust traction depending on your speed. Below 30 kilometers per hour, it delivers permanent four-wheel drive. Between 30 and 90, it engages the rear axle only when necessary. Above 90, it prioritizes efficiency by disengaging the rear motor entirely. That flexibility is great for people who want the best of both worlds—capability and comfort.

And it does not stop there. The Avenger 4xe features Jeep’s Selec-Terrain system, offering modes for Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud, and Sport. Whether you are navigating city streets during winter or tackling soft trails in the summer, you are covered. There is even an E-boost function in Sport mode that pushes rear-wheel torque for sharper acceleration.

If you are planning some serious adventure, the Avenger 4xe has got your back with 210 millimeters of ground clearance, approach and departure angles of 22 and 35 degrees respectively, and water fording capability up to 400 millimeters. All of this is supported by Jeep’s Multilink rear suspension system, a feature typically reserved for larger vehicles, which makes off-road handling smoother and more controlled.

So, whether your daily route takes you through traffic or up a trail, the Jeep Avenger 4xe is built to handle it all—without losing its cool.