2012 Dodge Avenger
OVERVIEW

Chrysler Canada:
Most Affordable and Most Powerful V6 Mid-size Sedan

•	Athletic yet refined exterior, a high-quality, well-crafted interior, a spirited driving experience and a 5-year, 100,000-kilometre powertrain warranty make the 2012 Dodge Avenger the smart buy for sedan buyers
•	Canada’s most affordable mid-size sedan – starting at a Canadian Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of only $19,995 (excluding $1400 destination)
•	Most powerful and lowest priced V6 engine in a mid-size sedan, the 3.6-litre PentastarTM VVT V6 engine produces 283 horsepower while achieving an impressive estimated fuel economy rating of 6.8 L/100 km (42 MPG) highway
•	3.6-litre PentastarTM VVT V6 engine was named one of Ward’s “10 Best Engines” in 2011
•	The Dodge Avenger named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick” in 2011
•	2012 Dodge Avenger lineup offers four models, including the new for 2012 R/T model – packed with a surprising amount of standard content and a fun-to-drive factor that will delight drivers and passengers

The 2012 Dodge Avenger is the perfect sedan for the customer who wants an enthusiastic driving performance, exceptional fuel economy, and with a starting Canadian Manufacturer’s Starting Price (MSRP) of $19,995, an excellent value. The Dodge Avenger Canada Value Package (SE) model is the most affordable mid-size car in Canada. The 2012 Dodge Avenger provides more standard content than others in the segment, high-tech features that keep drivers and passengers connected and entertained, uncompromising safety features and up to 6.4 L/100 km (44 MPG) highway fuel economy, all at an excellent value. 

The 2012 Dodge Avenger provides customers a sculpted, smooth exterior design, a world-class interior and performance attributes that put the “fun” in functional. With a powertrain lineup that includes the most powerful V6 engine in the segment, sporty, refined driving dynamics and useful, intuitive technology like Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® and a 40 gigabyte (GB) (28 GB available storage) 6.5-inch touch-screen radio, the Dodge Avenger is a vehicle packed with value and a style all its own.

New for 2012, the Dodge Avenger offers a model lineup comprised of the Canada Value Package (SE), SXT, SXT Plus and the new Avenger R/T. The 2012 Dodge Avenger sports two new exterior colours: Copperhead Pearl and Blue Streak Pearl.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger, Canada’s most affordable sedan, delivers agile, confident handling performance in all driving situations, whether it’s a spirited adventure on twisty roads or an emergency manoeuver. The 2012 Dodge Avenger comes with the standard 2.4-litre World Gas Engine, which has been recalibrated and is mated to a four- or available six-speed automatic transmission for a fun and fuel-efficient driving experience. The Avenger powered by the 2.4-litre engine produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque and is rated up to an estimated 6.4 L/100 km (44 MPG) highway fuel economy rating. 

Buyers can opt for the 3.6-litre PentastarTM VVT V6 engine, a Ward’s “10 Best Engine” in 2011, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that gives them the best of both worlds – best-in-class V6 horsepower and exceptional fuel economy. The 3.6-litre PentastarTM VVT V6 engine produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque and has an estimated 6.8 L/100 km (42 MPG) highway fuel economy rating. 

The Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan, an IIHS “Top Safety Pick” in 2011, provides customers an abundance of standard safety and high-tech features designed to keep drivers connected with their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Standard safety features include advanced multi-stage front passenger air bags, front seat side air bags, supplemental side curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Control with electronic traction control, four-wheel disc antilock brakes, active front head restraints and LATCH child seat anchor system.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger offers four models packed with a surprising amount of standard content from which to choose: Canada Value Package (SE), SXT, SXT Plus and R/T.

The Dodge Avenger Canada Value Package (SE) – Canada’s Most Affordable Mid-size Sedan at a starting Canadian MSRP of only $19,995, offers a tremendous level of standard equipment, including a 2.4-litre 173 horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Electronic stability control (ESC), four-wheel disc antilock brakes, traction control, advanced, multi-stage front driver and passenger air bags, all-row side-curtain air bags, front-seat side driver and passenger air bags, acoustic laminated front windshield and front-row side glass, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, a 60/40 split folding rear seat, 17-inch wheels, leather-wrapped shift knob, LED taillamps and much more.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, eight-way power driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, six speakers, Automatic Temperature Control, heated front seats, body-colour heated exterior mirrors, premium fog lamps, rear spoiler, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with one-year subscription, Electronic Vehicle Information Centre (EVIC) and much more.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Plus adds the 3.6-litre PentastarTM VVT V6 engine that provides best-in-class 283 horsepower, a six-speed automatic transmission with Auto/Stick™, dual exhaust with bright tips, leather-faced seats, remote start, Uconnect™ Voice Command with Bluetooth® and more. 

The new for 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T model offers a distinctive monochromatic exterior appearance with unique 18-inch polished “Rallye design” aluminum wheels, black background headlamps, unique “Z-stripe” seats with performance leather bolsters, unique gauge cluster with centre-mounted tachometer, SRT-inspired accelerator and brake pads, red interior accent lighting, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, Media Centre 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD with a 6.5 inch touchscreen, six Boston Acoustics® speakers and much more.

The new for 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T model is the perfect sedan for the customer who wants an enthusiastic driving experience at a great value. With a stiffened suspension, best-in-class 283 horsepower engine, centre-mounted tachometer and performance-inspired interior and exterior design cues, the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T ups the driving fun factor. 

Dodge engineers tuned the Avenger’s suspension specifically to the R/T model. They increased roll stiffness by 18 per cent and spring rates by 17 per cent in the front and more than 12 per cent in the rear. Front strut damping rates are increased 15 per cent, rear strut damping rates are increased almost 20 per cent and the rear stabilizer bar diameter is 2 mm larger, increased from 19 mm to 21 mm. The suspension changes result in a spirited, performance sedan driving experience.

Unique exterior design elements of the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T include a unique body-colour grille, black headlamp background, R/T hood to fender stripes on the front quarter panel and unique 18-inch aluminum wheels. The performance elements carry through to the rear of the vehicle with a spoiler and the “R/T” badge.

The interior of the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T sports distinctive fabric with Z stripe accent, red stitching and performance leather-faced  bolsters that hold drivers and passengers firmly in their seats when they put the Avenger to the test. The front seats are heated and sport an “R/T” graphic stitched in red on the front headrests. Drivers will notice a cockpit unlike other Avenger models. It features a unique gauge cluster with a centre-mounted tachometer with the “R/T” graphic and SRT-inspired brake and accelerator pedal pads. The steering wheel is wrapped in perforated leather with red accent stitching. Red ambient accent lighting in the interior cabin is unique to the R/T model. A 276-watt Boston Acoustic® sound system compliments the standard touchscreen entertainment centre with a hard drive that offers 28 GB of available storage for songs and other media.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger is uniquely positioned as an alternative for consumers looking for a sedan with more style, personality and performance, as well as more value for their dollar.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger is available in eight exterior colours: Blackberry Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic, Black, Redline 2 Coat Pearl, Bright White, Tungsten Metallic, Blue Streak Pearl, and Copperhead Pearl (late availability).

The new 2012 Dodge Avenger arrives in Canadian dealer showrooms in September 2011.

The Dodge Avenger is built at the Sterling Heights, [Mich.] Assembly Plant.

About Dodge 
The Dodge brand is a full line of cars, crossovers and minivans that are sporty, functional and innovative. They provide customers with excellent quality, innovation, and value. 

Dodge now offers six vehicles that deliver nine litres per 100 kilometres on the highway, while retaining that distinctive Dodge innovation and style. With the all-new Dodge Durango and Dodge Charger, the No. 1 selling minivan in Canada for more than 27 years, the Dodge Grand Caravan, the No. 1 selling crossover in Canada, the Dodge Journey, as well as the Avenger and Challenger, Dodge has one of the newest product lineups in the country.

About Chrysler Canada 
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 86th anniversary in 2011. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram trucks. 

Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, SRT®, FIAT® and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles. 

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