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The 2008 Dodge Avenger midsize sedan (MSRP: $19,600 - $24,280, Invoice price: $18,239 - $22,451) is available in Base SE, SXT, and R/T trim levels. This model competes with the Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima, Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura and Toyota Camry. Available engines include a 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter I4 engine, a 189-horsepower, 2.7-liter V6 engine, and a 235-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine. Buyers can choose between a four-speed automatic and six-speed shiftable automatic transmission; and between front-wheel and all-wheel drive systems.
The Dodge Avenger midsize sedan was first introduced in 1995 and is currently in its second generation. It is assembled at Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The 2008 Dodge Avenger midsize sedan has a four-wheel independent suspension, a front stabilizer bar, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features on this midsize sedan include 16 x 6.5 inch steel wheels, all season tires, a temporary spare tire, and a steel spare wheel. It has full wheel covers, an inside-mounted spare tire, variable-intermittent wipers, and a rear defogger.
Instrumentation features on the Avenger midsize sedan include a tachometer, a clock, an external temperature display, and low fuel level warning.
Inside, this midsize sedan has a five-person total seating capacity, bucket front seats, cloth upholstery, and a height-adjustable driver seat. At the back, it is fitted with a bench rear seat, a split-folding rear seatback, and a folding center armrest.
Power features on the Dodge Avenger midsize sedan include remote power door locks and power windows. It also has 1 one-touch power windows and power mirrors.
Comfort and convenience features on this midsize sedan include air conditioning, dual vanity mirrors, and a cooled storage compartment. It is equipped with cruise control, speed-proportional power steering, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and front and rear cupholders. More Avenger convenience features are front and rear door pockets, a front seatback storage, a 12V front power outlet, a front console with storage, and retained accessory power.
Entertainment features for the Dodge Avenger midsize sedan include an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo and four total speakers. It comes with a mast antenna, a Sirius satellite radio, and an auxiliary MP3 audio input.
The 2008 Dodge Avenger midsize sedan has the following safety and security features: ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes, dual front side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. It has front seatbelt pretensioners, rear door child safety locks, child seat anchors, and an emergency interior trunk release. The Avenger is equipped with a rear center 3-point belt, integrated and height-adjustable headrests (two front and two rear), a remote anti-theft alarm system, and an engine immobilizer. Tire pressure monitoring and auto delay off headlamps are also basic safety features.
More features on the Dodge Avenger SXT include 17-inch painted alloy wheels, a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution, and stain-resistant cloth upholstery. This trim level also features an eight-way power driver seat, a driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, front and rear floor mats, and six total speakers.
The 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T Sedan, meanwhile, has the following additional features: a rear stabilizer bar, a trip computer, a compass, 18-inch polished alloy wheels, and a rear spoiler. It is equipped with dusk-sensing headlamps, an in-dash CD changer, front fog/driving lights, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. This trim level also features heated mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a single-zone automatic climate control, an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, leather trim on shift knob, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
A safety report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Dodge Avenger midsize sedan received five stars out of five in frontal side crash tests, five stars out of five (front seat) and four stars out of five (rear seat) in side crash tests, and four stars out of five in rollover tests (2-wheel drive). The NHTSA, however, has placed a safety concern notification on the Dodge Avenger's front seat side crash rating, with the following advisory:
"Safety Concern: During the side impact test, the driver door became unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection."1
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