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2010 Dodge Avenger Review

October 20, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

fails to be either menacing or inviting
Car and Driver

Shares its basic design with the Sebring from Dodge's parent company Chrysler
ConsumerGuide

It isn't dippy; it's sharp and aggressive.
MotherProof

The 2010 Dodge Avenger is closely related to the Chrysler Sebring, but its styling leaves the impression of a scaled-down Dodge Charger, with prominent creases at the back fenders. However, the proportions don't carry the same zing in the front-wheel-drive Avenger.

Reviewers are split on the styling of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, but most agree it stands out from the crowd of usually bland mid-size sedans. Cars.com says "the Avenger's design is its greatest appeal," while reviewers at Edmunds point out that the external differences are few between the SXT and the R/T. All three versions feature styling similar to the Dodge Charger, leading Car and Driver reviewers to christen the Avenger the "Chargerette" and note its "Charger-like stance." MotherProof reviewers also love this 2010 Dodge, claiming that "the Avenger makes a statement. It isn't dippy; it's sharp and aggressive." However, on the negative side, Autoblog comments that the "rear quarter panel is an utter mess of shapes," while Car and Driver feels that it "fails to be either menacing or inviting."

The interior of the Avenger continues the chunky, angular theme that stands apart from the competition, but few experts would claim that it sets any sort of benchmark for styling in this segment. Cars.com laments the use of "hard and glossy plastics and copious amounts of faux metal" throughout the interior, remarking that, "just like the transmission speed count, with each passing year, the interior will seem further and further behind the times." Taking a positive slant, ConsumerGuide mentions that the "controls are mostly handy, though many lack quality feel and movement," and "some functions are not intuitive." Edmunds also finds a bit of redeeming value in the R/T model, which "features white-faced gauges, chrome trim and a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel that give a sporty, slightly more upscale feel."

Conclusion

From the outside, the 2010 Dodge Avenger makes a strong design statement, love it or hate it. Inside it's not as successful.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:fails to be either menacing or invitingCar and DriverShares its basic design with the Sebring from Dodge's parent company ChryslerConsumerGuideIt isn't dippy; it's sharp and aggressive.MotherProof The 2010 Dodge Avenger is closely related to the Chrysler Sebring, but its styling leaves the impression of a scaled-down Dodge Charger, with prominent creases at the back fenders. However, the proportions don't carry the same zing in the front-wheel-drive Avenger. Reviewers are split on the styling of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, but most agree it stands out from the crowd of usually bland mid-size sedans. Cars.com says "the Avenger's design is its greatest appeal," while reviewers at Edmunds point out that the external differences are few between the SXT and the R/T. All three versions feature styling similar to the Dodge Charger, leading Car and Driver reviewers to christen the Avenger the "Chargerette" and note its "Charger-like stance." MotherProof reviewers also love this 2010 Dodge, claiming that "the Avenger makes a statement. It isn't dippy; it's sharp and aggressive." However, on the negative side, Autoblog comments that the "rear quarter panel is an utter mess of shapes," while Car and Driver feels that it "fails to be either menacing or inviting." The interior of the Avenger continues the chunky, angular theme that stands apart from the competition, but few experts would claim that it sets any sort of benchmark for styling in this segment. Cars.com laments the use of "hard and glossy plastics and copious amounts of faux metal" throughout the interior, remarking that, "just like the transmission speed count, with each passing year, the interior will seem further and further behind the times." Taking a positive slant, ConsumerGuide mentions that the "controls are mostly handy, though many lack quality feel and movement," and "some functions are not intuitive." Edmunds also finds a bit of redeeming value in the R/T model, which "features white-faced gauges, chrome trim and a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel that give a sporty, slightly more upscale feel." ConclusionFrom the outside, the 2010 Dodge Avenger makes a strong design statement, love it or hate it. Inside it's not as successful. 2010 DODGE AVENGER STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "fails to be either menacing or inviting" ConsumerGuide: "Shares its basic design with the Sebring from Dodge's parent company Chrysler " MotherProof: "It isn't dippy; it's sharp and aggressive." The 2010 Dodge Avenger ...

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With a sorely unrefined base four-cylinder engine and interior appointments that look and feel downright cheap, the 2010 Dodge Avenger lags behind most of the competition. These rivals offer more refined, responsive four-cylinder powertrains. The Sonata and Optima provide a more comfortable, hushed ride and nice interiors that feel better, even if they aren't as exciting to look at as the Avenger's. Compared to the 2010 Dodge Avenger, the Ford Fusion feels especially sporty and nimble, and though its interior also has a basic design, the materials in the Ford are better—especially after a recent refresh. Interior space is the Avenger's one undeniable strength; while the backseats in several of these vehicles—especially the Altima—can be tight, the Avenger has enough space for four adults, or five in a pinch. At the six-cylinder level, the Avenger R/T brings a lot of features and a sporty feel but falls short of offering a strong value overall.

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