The forthcoming Dodge Avenger — as well as a future version of the 2007 Chrysler Sebring — will be offered with Volkswagen’s 136-horsepower 2.0-liter TDI diesel in the United States, according to a report by U.K.-based AutoExpress cited by Edmunds. Because Leftlane has not seen the AE report, we cannot independently verify that it contains this claim. While it might seem logical that such an engine would be offered in the U.K., it’s surprising to hear Chrysler would offer the option in America. As previously reported, the the Sebring coupe-convertible and Dodge Avenger are expected to debut at the Paris Motor Show in July.
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08/16, 3:38 PM
posted by:
Bobzooki
At least the engine will be good, shame about the rest of it
08/16, 3:43 PM
posted by:
Renton
Just get the Jetta. I think it gets 400 miles per gallon or something like that.
08/16, 3:50 PM
posted by:
Afish O'nardo
The jetta is a nice looking german car, the avenger looks like a pregnant Caliber. Which would you rather own?
08/16, 4:04 PM
posted by:
1952 MG TD
Bob, I’m sure it will be more reliable than the little green monster… you still have that?
My question… is the 2.0 able to meet the new low sulfer standards?
08/16, 4:16 PM
posted by:
JC Whitless
I don’t believe anyone has seen the Avenger yet, Afish….
Do you have a link?
/I think a sebring dx edition would be unique
//loves the smell of a diesel
///Doesn’t the diesel Jetta get 11,000 mpg and have tires that actually grow tread, so that as the tire gets older, traction improves?
08/16, 4:44 PM
posted by:
mdt
Why don’t they slap a Daimler diesel engine in there instead of a VWAG one? -mt
08/16, 4:51 PM
posted by:
Bell End
I’m guessing the brilliant 200 CDi engine is way too expensive and sophisticated for the target market
08/16, 5:26 PM
posted by:
2006300C
136 HP….goody.
08/16, 6:22 PM
posted by:
Hmmm
The Jetta TDI doesn’t roll over the earth, it makes the earth rotate faster underneath its 200,000 mile durability tires while not actually burning diesel, but instead creating more diesel. If you start with a nearly empty tank and make the earth move about 500 miles, you’ll end up with about half a tank.
08/16, 6:39 PM
posted by:
stuart
The benz diesel is more expensive and bigger as it is a 2.2 ltr compared to 2.0 ltr.
08/16, 6:45 PM
posted by:
Ravinj Kolkatta
?Why is it being callinged Scavenger, is not a goodly naming as is liking to Hyena or Vulture here in India
08/16, 6:56 PM
posted by:
Dr. Z
Because like the rest of Chrysler’s lame lineup it’s scavenging for buyers (other than rental car agencies, which are the Sebring’s biggest buyers).
08/16, 8:03 PM
posted by:
I Wouldn't
Only One? Dodge must be hoping there are plenty more idiots like you around or thay are in trouble
08/17, 4:58 AM
posted by:
rod
if gm and ford had half the balls dodge have,maybe they wouldn’t be in such financial trouble…..maybe the years of boring,underpowered,outdated designs are catching up with them.
08/17, 8:24 AM
posted by:
stuart
This car looks prity good like a mini charger even. It looks way better then the sebring and should easy be able to compete with the corolla’s and accords. My only concern is the interior and how cheap it will be goinng by the caliber as reference
08/17, 2:17 PM
posted by:
Toxic Avenger
Are they really gonna name it Scavenger? what a crappy name
08/25, 12:56 PM
posted by:
nondieselphobic
Bring it on. People don’t understand diesels because they are not mechanically inclined and have not studied about how diesels are way more efficient than gas engines. Hemi engine suck fuel. We need 50mpg plus not 400 hp.
08/25, 1:12 PM
posted by:
f*ck the ozone, its burnout time!
grow some balls dude, real men want horsepower, not good mileage.