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2009 dodge avenger review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sporty mid-size sedan like a scaled-down charger. introductionthe dodge avenger shares all of its major mechanical systems and components with the chrysler sebring, although it is by no means just a clone. The front-drive avenger chassis shared with the sebring was designed from the beginning for a convertible as well as a sedan, and that means that it is extraordinarily stiff and strong. It's also designed to meet all of the crash regulations aimed at pedestrian safety and get multiple five-start crash ratings, too. the sibling entry, the chrysler sebring, although it starts at about the same price, is a rounder, more traditional design for a different customer. Optional on the r/t is a 3. 5-liter v6 that makes 235 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque; it uses a six-speed automatic. there are few changes for 2009. Some trim and interior items have received enhancements, 18-inch chrome-clad wheels are available on the r/t, there's a new color, and there have been changes to the options. lineupthe two trim levels for the dodge avenger, the sxt and r/t, are differentiated by appearance and features. The sxt has a body-colored grille, while the r/t has black-and-chrome, and the r/t has a rear decklid spoiler and fog lamps. The r/t is also available with a wider range of options. there are few options for the sxt, but several for the r/t, including electronic stability program 425), a sunroof 795), uconnect 360), and uconnect gps, which includes navigation and entertainment capabilities 1,285). There are also a couple of options groups available with the r/t. The navigation and sound group includes uconnect gps, navigation, six boston acoustics speakers, and other features 1,695), and the premium convenience group includes automatic climate control, auto headlamps, heated and cooled cupholder, one-touch front power windows, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, remote start, and a garage-door opener 1,185). walkaroundthe dodge avenger is the first car in a long time to bring some real style to the middle of the american car market, competing directly against a host of cars that are shaped like half-dissolved lozenges. That's how they made a dodge out of a chrysler platform. interiorone of the interesting features of the avenger is the chill zone, standard in all models, which uses the car's air conditioning system to cool a bin in the passenger side upper instrument panel. An optional center console cup holder has a two-way switch that will either heat a beverage container up to 140 degrees or cool it down to 40 degrees, a very american feature. the interior environs of the new dodge avenger were quite pleasant in both the sxt and r/t. The front bucket seats are widely adjustable, comfortable, and generally supportive, although the thigh support is lacking for tall drivers. A standard feature on all models is a tilting, telescoping steering wheel, not usually found in this price class, but welcome and useful. the instruments are laid out in an orderly, good-looking array, white on black with chrome trim rings, and the brushed-metal center stack presented no challenges to understanding and use. The rear seat area is adequate, but not more. One thing that may make the rear seat area more inviting is the optional dvd entertainment system with a small swing-up screen mounted at the rear end of the center console. there's plenty of cargo room inside the car with 60/40 split folding rear seats and an optional folding front seat that enables carrying eight-foot-long cargoes. It's extremely solid, and that solidity translates into a quiet cabin, very good suspension isolation, and accurate steering inputs and response. the 3. 5-liter v6 engine in the r/t version we spent the most time in was smooth, quiet, powerful and responsive, and is equipped with a drive-by-wire electronic throttle that enhances smoothness. At a rating of 235 horsepower, this engine is well below the state of the art in power production for 3. 5-liter v6s, but the ultra-smooth six-speed transmission's ratios help the car to feel light and sprightly. It rides smoothly, it's quiet over the road, and it has relatively sporty handling. on the twisting mountain roads north of phoenix, the avenger r/t was a model of good behavior, with typical-for-the-class front-drive understeer, with ride, handing and suspension toward the sporty end of the spectrum, but not far from the middle. Quiet competence personified. the brakes on the r/t are disc/disc with abs, and they worked extremely well, with a nice, progressive action and pedal feel. Anti-lock brakes are not available with the sxt. summarya three-quarter-scale replica of the charger in many ways, the dodge avenger has style, guts, and verve. We really like the way the avenger is styled and put together. It's got real sex appeal, good fuel economy, a nice-looking, functional interior with reasonable family room (although the fast-sloping rear roof doesn't leave a lot of head room or leg room), and a host of interesting options. The dodge avenger is an attractive midsize sedan based off the chrysler sebring. The dodge avenger is offered in two trim levels: sxt or r/t. A 189-hp 2. 7-liter v6 engine is also available for both trims. The r/t can be equipped with a 235-hp 3. 5-liter v6 engine and a six-speed overdrive automatic transmission. Safety features include six airbags, tire pressure monitoring, and a security system. For 2009, the se trim has been eliminated.
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