That’s it, the hundredth edition of the Brussels Motor Show has started. With the election “Car of the Year 2023” it begins successfully! After graduation in 2022, noted Victory KIA EV6the jury Car of the year told about this year’s big winner, Wed seven finalists. There were 5 100% electric models in the 2023 lineup, as well as two hybrid models. France was represented by Renault Austral and Peugeot 408. The main competitors ahead: Jeep Avenger, Volkswagen ID Buzz, Kia Niro, Nissan Ariya, as well as Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra twins! Who took it? SUV, van, lifted sedan? And the main winner is…

Electric crossover as the car of the year

Jeep Avengers! This is a novelty that surprised during its presentation in October 2022 at the Paris Motor Show: The Avengers, a tiny electric jeep! Following the success of the Renegade and the successful refresh of the Compass and Grand Cherokee in Europe, Stellantis brand continues to move towards the elite market. Purpose: to be a premium unit in this great galaxy. With a great offer from DS and Alfa Romeo. For Jeep, of course, it’s the adventurer’s side, a taste for adventure and a desire for escapism that is passed on. AND philosophy found in most modern models, and which the new Avenger should embody “children’s jeep”. Because despite the size and electric motor, it small crossover declares his paternity!

Jeep at COTY

There are Avengers small jeep. A small crossover with a length of 4 meters, which manages to withstand its weight under one and a half tons. In order not to harm its behavior, which is very often on electric cars, it is burdened by batteries. She is like that smaller than Renegade, now insured the entry level of the Jeep brand. Thanks to the 4Xe technology found in the Compass and Wrangler, Jeep has managed to offer a consistent lineup of plug-in hybrid models. But so far no model has been available in 100% electric. This is done with the Avenger, which is powered by Stellantis’ latest proprietary electric motor. It provides 156 horsepower. Its battery has a capacity of 54 kWh, and can increase depending on the layout, autonomy of 400 kilometers. As last year with the EV6, the Car of the Year jury decided to trust the 100% electric model.