Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 dodge avenger Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Antilock brakes are standard on the SXT and R/T models. All four-cylinder Avengers come with front disc and rear drum brakes; SXT models with the V6 and the R/T have four-wheel discs. Stability and traction control are available on the SXT and R/T as part of each trim's respective premium package. In government crash tests, the Avenger earned a top five-star rating for its safety performance in head-on collisions. Side-impact tests resulted in five stars for front occupants and four stars for those in the rear. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Avenger a score of "Good"... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 dodge avengerSource: CarGurus
...As long as owners understand that the 2009 Dodge Avenger aims at value and style, they won’t regret their choice. |
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2009 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard cabin air-filtration system Standard power windows, locks and mirrors Standard floormats and trunk mat Standard in-dash 12-ounce can cooler Available stain-resistant seat fabric Heated seats and heated/cooled cupholders Under the Hood The Avenger is available with three different engines: a four-cylinder, a V-6 and an E85-capable V-6. All-wheel drive is no longer available. 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 166 pounds-feet of torque (SE, SXT) Flex-fuel 186-hp, 2.7-liter V-6 with 191 pounds-feet of torque (optional in SXT) 235-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 232 pounds-feet of... |
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2012 Dodge Avenger R/T: 2011 New York Auto Show Live Photos
Even though the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T isn't as R/T as some other dodges--it just uses a standard Pentastar V-6 for motivation--it's still a significant upgrade over the... April 21, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 3
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After seeing the Dodge Avenger rally car prototype hit the gravel hard, we were left wishing it would one day see competition. Unfortunately, that model was just an exercise... April 18, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
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Why should I also consider these?
The base Avenger lags far behind much of the competition because of its combination of a sorely unrefined base four-cylinder engine and interior appointments that look and feel downright cheap.
In comparison, the new Chevy Malibu's four-cylinder is much more refined and quiet, as is the Altima's.
The Sonata and Optima offer 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 2009 Dodge Avenger, the Ford Fusion feels especially sporty and nimble, and though its interior also has a basic design, the materials are better.
Roominess is one area where the Avenger does pretty well; its backseat feels capacious and has enough headroom for adults, while the backseats in several of these vehicles—especially the Altima—can be tight.
At the six-cylinder level, the Avenger R/T brings a lot of features and a sporty feel for about the same money as more sedately equipped V-6 rival models.
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