SPORT CARS

In a fiercely competitive automobile classification filled with excellent choices, sometimes excellent isnt quite excellent enough. Such is the lot of the 2013 Dodge Avenger.

Viewed in solitude, the Avenger is certainly pleasant enough. After an comprehensive transformation that fixed a variety of significant flaws, the Avenger is a completely qualified choice for family members looking for an affordable midsize automobile. Significant powerful points consist of a powerful V6 motor and a well-crafted internal with nice use of soft-touch components. Not to be neglected is its very attractive price that can be thousands less than some of the classification management.

With these strong points come a variety of notable disadvantages, not the least of which is the platform models four-cylinder motor, which has enough energy to handle this little program but is not able to make an impression on nevertheless due to its four-speed automated gearbox. The revocation gives the car acceptable managing, though here, too, the Avenger paths a variety of its opponents. Even the otherwise flexible traveler cottage experiences a lack of sought-after digital functions like a rearview photographic camera, plus the back burner is less spacious than those in many of its competitors.

The 2013 Dodge  Avenger is a midsize automobile available in three trim levels: SE, SXT and R/T. The platform SE comes conventional with 17-inch metal tires, air-conditioning, full energy accessories, cruise management, a height-adjustable car owner seat, a tilt-and-telescoping leader, a fold-flat front part traveler seat and 60/40 split-folding back seat, and a four-speaker audio program with a CD player and an reliable audio feedback port.

Options consist of 18-inch firefox metal tires, satellite tv stereo and a V6 program that many the larger motor and six-speed automated gearbox with 17-inch metal tires, a back spoiler and double exhausts.

The SXT contributes a variety of suitable functions to the SEs conventional equipment such as 17-inch metal tires, an improved transmitting, automated front lights, foglights, warmed outside decorative mirrors, automated heating and cooling, an eight-way energy car owner seat, a leather-wrapped leader, a trip computer and a six-speaker audio program with satellite tv stereo. Choices here consist of the V6 motor, a sunroof, set furniture, warmed front part seat, improved audio systems with a USB port, Wireless phone and loading audio and a touchscreen display screen routing program. A Rallye program that contributes 18-inch metal tires, a back spoiler and various appearance items inside and out is also available.

The R/T contributes the V6 motor as conventional, plus unique external trim, 18-inch metal tires, improved guiding, a sport-tuned revocation, warmed front part sport seat with unique cloth/leather furniture, an auto-dimming rearview reflection, Wireless and a Birkenstock boston Acoustics audio program with six sound system and an iPod/USB audio interface.

The 2013 Dodge Avenger SE and SXT are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder which makes 173 horse power and 166 pound-feet of twisting. Power is sent to the top part tires via a four-speed automated gearbox in the SE and a six-speed automated in the SXT. Gas mileage is average for a midsize automobile, with EPA scores of 21 mpg city/29 mpg road and 24 mpg along with the four-speed and 20/31/23 with the six-speed.

The 2013 Dodge Avenger comes conventional with balance and grip management, antilock braking system, active front part head constraints, front-seat part protection bags and part layer protection bags.

In government accident assessments, the Avenger earned an overall ranking of four celebrities (out of five), as well as four celebrities for both front and part effects. The Insurance Institution for Highway Safety provided the Avenger its top ranking of "Good" in the frontal-offset, side-impact and ceiling strength assessments.

The 2013 Dodge Avengers internal planning is rather unremarkable, but overall components quality is reasonable. Most manages are straightforward and easy to use, although the touchscreens unintuitive design seems obsolete. While were on the subject of digital gadgets, recently very common technology like a rearview photographic camera and back parking receptors arent even offered as options here, a certain negative in a car with dense, back ceiling support beams that slow down exposure.

Up front part, the seat are relaxed, though the sitting position feels a bit on the high part, a technique designers used to gain a little more legroom. The back burner is a tad crowded, a by-product of the Avengers lightweight overall measurements. The back area is likewise on the little part with just 13.4 cubic legs of freight room, though the Avenger does have a fold-flat front part traveler seat and 60/40 split-folding back seatbacks.

On the road the 2013 Dodge Avenger provides powerful performance when prepared with the 3.6-liter V6, an motor that also provides livable energy economic system. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder is rather underwhelming, but is probably excellent enough to meet the needs of most buyers.

Overall, the SE and SXT models are enjoyable to drive, with the revocation providing a relaxed drive and reasonable managing. Folks looking for a sportier generating experience can opt for the R/T, which benefits from a stronger revocation, at the same time with some loss of drive comfort. The distinct, completely heavy guiding is a plus, even though its not quite as distinct as some of its opponents.