Manufactured in Rio de Janeiro, the brand's new entry-level model will use the CMP platform and an electrified 1.0-liter turbo engine to face rivals such as Nivus and Kardian
Jeep made official the arrival of the Avenger in the Brazilian market already with a facelift compared to the versions currently sold abroad. The SUV will have the mission of being the brand’s new gateway to the country, strategically positioning itself below the Renegade. For the first time, a national Jeep will be manufactured in Porto Real (RJ), taking advantage of the CMP platform — the same used by Citroën and Peugeot — to optimize costs and gain competitiveness.
The national model will debut with an updated look that includes a redesigned front grille and bumpers. With a length of 4.08 meters and a trunk of 355 liters, the utility vehicle bets on compact dimensions for urban use. Inside, the finish promises a leap in quality compared to the platform “cousins”, seeking inspiration in the refinement of superior models, such as the Compass.
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Unlike some foreign markets, the Brazilian Avenger will focus on electrification to meet the emissions standards in force in 2027. The SUV will be equipped with the 1.0 turbo engine associated with a 12V mild hybrid system. The set was recalibrated by Stellantis to deliver 116 hp and 20,4 kgfm, numbers valid for both gasoline and ethanol.
At launch, the range will be divided into the Altitude, Longitude, Sahara and the top-of-the-line Limited versions. Jeep’s strategy has already begun to be designed in dealerships with the removal of the most basic versions of the Renegade, avoiding price overlap and paving the way for the new model to face direct rivals, such as the Volkswagen Nivus, the Honda WR-V and the Renault Kardian.
The nationalization of the Avenger is part of an investment plan of R$ 3 billion in the Rio de Janeiro plant, ensuring that the SUV has the production volume to become one of the brand’s sales pillars in Brazil.
