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Brazil-built model starts at US$23,000 and will not replace the Renegade (Jeep/courtesy)The Jeep Renegade has already been discontinued in the North American and European markets following the arrival of the Avenger. In Brazil, however, Jeep is taking a different approach and, for now, has no plans to phase out the Renegade, which remains one of the best-selling models in its segment in South America.
The Avenger was first launched in Europe and took three years to join Jeep’s Brazilian lineup. In terms of size, it is similar to another Stellantis model sold exclusively in Latin America: the Fiat Pulse. With comparable pricing, the Avenger is more likely to eventually replace the Pulse than the Renegade, which has recently received minor styling updates and a price increase that positions it slightly above the new Jeep.
One of the main differences between the two SUVs is under the hood. The Avenger is powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine, while the Renegade uses a 1.3-liter turbo. Both engines originated with Fiat, Stellantis’ leading brand in the South American market.
The Avenger is being manufactured at Stellantis’ plant in the state of Rio de Janeiro, a facility that had previously produced only Peugeot and Citroën models. Stellantis operates two other manufacturing plants in Brazil.
All versions of the Avenger are equipped with a seven-speed CVT transmission. The 1.0-liter turbo engine produces 116 hp and 20.4 kgfm of torque. As is common in the Brazilian market, it is a flex-fuel engine capable of running on either gasoline or ethanol.
The Brazilian-built Avenger will also be exported to Argentina, Chile, Colombia and other neighboring markets. The model could eventually be sold in Mexico as well, taking advantage of the trade agreement between Mexico and Brazil.
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