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2008 Dodge Avenger Features Review

August 1, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

SXTs and R/Ts have a healthy list of options
Car and Driver

A rear-seat video system is available
Road & Track

MyGig system...allows storage of up to 20 GB of music
Cars.com

The list of features both optional and standard on the 2008 Dodge Avenger is definitely one of the car's biggest selling points in the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com.

All trim levels of the 2008 Dodge Avenger come standard with such typical features as air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and power doors. One innovative new Dodge Avenger feature that has generated a lot of buzz is the new 2008 Dodge Chill Zone, which is basically a pair of refrigerated beverage storage mechanisms in the glove box. Cars.com "questions their effectiveness in the real world," adding that "they do work, in that they get cold or hot, depending on the setting you choose."

Other noteworthy features on the Dodge Avenger include the optional rear-seat video system, which Road & Track describes as "a worthy feature at this price level and in this segment." For the Dodge Avenger, 2008 also brings the MyGIG system, which is basically a hard drive built into the dashboard that lets you store up to 20GB of music and pictures in your car. Cars.com notes that the 2008 Dodge "optional navigation system has a touch-screen, which is better than an 'advanced' multifunction controller" (such as the infamous BMW iDrive).

Conclusion

The 2008 Dodge Avenger’s killer apps are its high-end, high-tech entertainment options.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:SXTs and R/Ts have a healthy list of optionsCar and DriverA rear-seat video system is availableRoad & TrackMyGig system...allows storage of up to 20 GB of musicCars.com The list of features both optional and standard on the 2008 Dodge Avenger is definitely one of the car's biggest selling points in the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. All trim levels of the 2008 Dodge Avenger come standard with such typical features as air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and power doors. One innovative new Dodge Avenger feature that has generated a lot of buzz is the new 2008 Dodge Chill Zone, which is basically a pair of refrigerated beverage storage mechanisms in the glove box. Cars.com "questions their effectiveness in the real world," adding that "they do work, in that they get cold or hot, depending on the setting you choose." Other noteworthy features on the Dodge Avenger include the optional rear-seat video system, which Road & Track describes as "a worthy feature at this price level and in this segment." For the Dodge Avenger, 2008 also brings the MyGIG system, which is basically a hard drive built into the dashboard that lets you store up to 20GB of music and pictures in your car. Cars.com notes that the 2008 Dodge "optional navigation system has a touch-screen, which is better than an 'advanced' multifunction controller" (such as the infamous BMW iDrive). ConclusionThe 2008 Dodge Avenger’s killer apps are its high-end, high-tech entertainment options.  2008 DODGE AVENGER STYLING | [7 out of 10] Autoblog: "rear quarter panel is an utter mess of shapes" Car and Driver: "Fails to be either menacing or inviting" Road & Track: "Hard plastics are still in abundance" Mother Proof: "a super-cool-looking car that afforded me several head ...

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Comparing the Avenger's base four-cylinder model to others in its class, it lags far behind much of the competition because of its coarse, ever-present sound and lack of refinement. In comparison, the new Malibu's four-cylinder is refined and quiet, as is the Altima's. The Sonata and Optima offer a more comfortable, quiet ride and nice interiors that feel better, even if they aren't as exciting to look at as the Avenger's. And the Fusion feels especially sporty and nimble compared to the 2008 Dodge Avenger; its interior has a basic design, but the materials are better. Roominess is one area where the Avenger does pretty well; its backseat feels capacious and has enough headroom for adults, while the backseats in several of these vehicles--especially the Altima--can be tight. At the six-cylinder level, the Avenger R/T brings a lot of features and a sporty feel for about the same money as more sedately equipped V-6 rival models. It's perhaps the best value in the lineup, but even here, its inferior-feeling interior, lack of ride refinement, and perceived quality are grounds for dismissal.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By David N #1, Posted: 9/26/2008

    Are you realistic?

    I was on a longterm assignment in Canada and the reantal car company gave me a base level SE Avenger. You know, the one that you said was coarse and unrefined. Well, I lived with it a month. I have also drive a Ford Fusion for a month on a previous assignment and my wife has Lexus. Here is what I thought of the cars:
    Ford Fusion was quite nice. Even for a base 160 hp car I thought its performance was good. But, it was not as nice to get in and out of as others, particularly the rear seat. Never had a problem with it.
    Dodge Avenger. Not quite as nice as the Ford. But, I did like the ergonomics as I am rather large. The Dodge was reliable, got pretty good gas mileage, and had lots of space.
    My wife's Lexus is nice but what gets me is that it really isn't that much nicer then either the Ford or the Dodge. And, it cost her over twice as much as either of them (but she is the Queen, of course!).
    Bottomline, I bought an Avenger SE for less then $17,000. So far it is everything that I wanted. I just don't see how you can beat it for the money.

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