2025 Jeep Avenger Summit review (video)

This is a funky and interesting little SUV. But, for $60k, come on. Why does it need to cost that much? What is so ’60k’ about it?

The 2025 Jeep Avenger is a significant model for the brand, marking its first foray into the world of fully electric vehicles. While it’s designed and built in Europe for urban versatility, it still attempts to retain some of that traditional Jeep outdoorsy spirit via an adventurous and distinctive design.

Is that what buyers want? Judging by VFACTS new vehicle registration figures, no. It looks like customers are not that interested in this formula; just 47 units have been newly registered so far this year (through June). For reference, Ferrari has sold 100 vehicles in the same period. And it is obviously a super-exotic and very exclusive vehicle brand. With the same parent company, funnily enough.

2025 Jeep Avenger Summit: Specifications

Electrical: 54kWh battery
Output: 115kW / 260Nm
Gearbox: Single-speed auto
Drive type: Front-wheel drive
Wheels: F & R: 18×7.0, 215/55
ANCAP: Three stars
Tare weight: 1534kg
Power-to-weight: 13.33:1 (kg:kW)
Official range: 390km

Max charging AC/DC: 11kWL/100kW
0-60km/h: 4.57 seconds*
0-100km/h: 8.82 seconds*
60-110km/h: 5.41 seconds*
1/4 mile: 16.63 seconds at 143.2km/h*
Max acceleration: 0.675g*
100-0km/h braking: 38.38m in 2.95s*
Max deceleration: -1.281g*
Starting price: $60,990

*Figures as tested by Driving Enthusiast on the day. Manufacturers’ claims may be different

2025 Jeep Avenger Summit: How much does it cost?

Well, this is a good question. Prices were announced and then shortly after some special drive-away deals were put up. On Jeep’s local website it says the base model Longitude is currently available from $40,000 drive-away.

Three variants make up the range, from Longitude, Limited, to Summit. All are powered by the same front-mounted electric motor and feature the same 54kWh battery, offering an official range of 396km for the entry two and 390km for the Summit (WLTP).

According to Redbook data, the top-spec Summit (as tested here) retails from $60,990, and that’s excluding on-road costs. It is very expensive for what it is and a big jump up from the very similar Longitude variant – surely not $20,000 more valuable?

To put that into perspective, the current base model Tesla Model Y RWD starts from $58,900, excluding on-roads. It does mean you’re left with a Tesla, but even so, its price represents significant value in comparison; the Model Y is bigger, offers a longer range, is quicker and offers more features.

2025 Jeep Avenger Summit: Interior & packaging

Despite its compact proportions the Avenger showcases decent storage and practicality measures inside. Jeep has made clever use of the cabin space considering the wheelbase is just 2557mm – the current Toyota Yaris wheelbase is 2550mm, for example.

According to Jeep’s press release there is around 34 litres of in-cabin storage (although the local website says 26L), which is generous for this segment, with an almost full-width shelf running across the dash and a deep twin-bucket centre console keeping your stuff tidy.

The boot measures in at 355L, comparing well to like-minded SUVs; Mazda CX-3 FWD (264L), Suzuki Jimny XL (211L), and Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport FWD (390L) – all in the same vehicle class.

The cabin layout is modern and playful, with a layered dashboard and metallic highlights giving it a somewhat premium vibe. Jeep’s Uconnect interface spans two 10.25-inch displays – one for the instrument cluster and another for the infotainment system – offering mostly straight-forward functionality overall.

Closer inspection reveals a fair amount of cost-cutting in here. Hard plastics dominate the cabin, particularly on touch-points like parts of the dash and door trims. While that may be expected at an entry level, it is disappointing given the $60k price tag and being the flagship Summit variant.

It doesn’t get a surround-view camera or dual-zone climate control, either. Even the six-speaker sound system (standard across the range) is pretty average for an expensive range-topper.

Headroom and legroom for both front and rear passengers is okay for this class, but not class leading, and the raised seating position gives passengers a confident, upright SUV feel. Features like a massage driver’s seat, wireless phone charger, and power front seats with heating help justify the price.

2025 Jeep Avenger Summit: Powertrain & handling

All Avenger models are powered by a 115kW/260Nm front-mounted electric motor, meaning front-wheel drive. Yep, strangely for a Jeep, there is no four-wheel drive option. But it does come with a ‘Selec-Terrain’ drive mode system and 199mm of ground clearance for rugged adventures.

It may not sound like much power, but the vehicle is light (for an EV), weighing 1534kg. That translates to decent real-world acceleration, perfectly adequate for urban and suburban driving. It feels peppy around town thanks to the instant torque delivery inherent in EVs. So, going from 0-60km/h, it is surprisingly zippy. Jeep claims 0-100km/h in 9.0 seconds and we timed it, with a Vbox, in 8.82 seconds.

On winding roads, the Avenger is a fun little SUV. The steering is light and accurate, making it easy to place in corners, and although body roll is evident, it actually makes it feel more playful. Underneath the rear you’ll find a rudimentary torsion-beam suspension arrangement, which is not what is usually given to electric SUVs, let alone $60k ones.

As a result, the ride is a bit bouncy, particularly over sharper bumps, but compliant enough for daily use in the city. Higher speeds on country roads is where you might want more bracing and tension. Road noise is generally well suppressed, though, tyre noise can creep in at higher speeds on such country roads. This could be a result of the echoey and plastic-lined cabin.

Where it surprises most is off the tarmac. Even without a 4WD system, the Avenger makes a decent attempt at light-duty off-roading. Short front and rear overhangs, and an excellent 32-degree break-over angle thanks to its petite wheelbase, means it’ll easily tackle rough dirt roads and muddy tracks.

Standard hill descent control helps with stability, however, it is not a “Trail Rated” Jeep in the modern showroom sense. But it’ll get you to a camp site or up a steep dirt track more confidently than most city SUVs and crossovers. That said, a four-wheel-drive version would definitely better align with Jeep’s heritage and would help it stand out in this class.

As for the charging and so on, the Avenger’s 54kWh battery can be fully recharged in around 30 minutes using a max 100kW DC charger. Using a standard household wall plug it’ll take around 26 hours. Although, if you have a faster charger it’ll take in a max 11kW in AC power.

2025 Jeep Avenger Summit: Key attractions/reasons to buy

• Design: This looks like a Jeep, in a good way. Rugged and with muscular attitude. And it stands out.
• Off road fun: Despite not being offered with 4WD – weird for a Jeep – this offers surprisingly good off-road capability. Clearance and drive modes help.
• Easy to drive: This is very nimble and not at all intimidating to manoeuvre in urban environments. City motorists will love it.

2025 Jeep Avenger Summit: Key considerations before you buy

• Expensive: At $60,990, this Summit variant just doesn’t make sense. Especially when there are larger, more powerful and better-equipped alternatives out there. And not just from the cheap Chinese brands.
• Not ‘Trail Rated’: Rare for a Jeep. Only available with front-wheel drive is mostly to blame.
• Feels cheap inside: The design and layout is cool, but you’ll soon notice lots of basic plastics and not much in terms of refinement and luxury (not ideal for a flagship variant).

2025 Jeep Avenger Summit: Video