The new Jeep Avenger completely electric was distinguished as the Best Family SUV at the 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) awards.
The compact B-SUV was shortlisted along with 12 other family SUVs at the 13th edition of the awards, with the winner of this segment being decided by an international panel of jurors from 45 countries.
WWCOTY CEO Marta Garcia said: “The Jeep Avenger is a worthy winner in its category. On the one hand, it inherits all the legend of the Jeep brand, but at the same time it is completely updated with its 100 percent electric mechanics. It’s a commitment to the future that customers will appreciate.”
Women’s World Car of the Year is the world’s only automotive awards group made up exclusively of female automotive journalists.
Vehicles in the WWCOTY Awards are judged for their excellence in their segments. The members of the jury take into account aspects such as safety, quality, price, design, driveability, performance and environmental footprint. when casting their votes.
“I would like to thank the members of the jury for their recognition. The Jeep Avenger plays a key role in our global electrification strategy as the brand advances to become the world leader in zero-emission SUVs.”
Christian Meunier, CEO of the Jeep brand.
This year, the work of the juries has been marked by an evolution of the industry towards more efficient and sustainable models. The Avenger impressed the judges with its “successful design, excellent off-road capability” and low environmental impact.
“We are delighted and honored that this international jury of automotive journalists has chosen the first ever all-electric Jeep SUV as the winner of this important award,” said Christian Meunier, CEO of the Jeep brand.
The new Avenger is a compact SUV that, at just four meters in length, positions itself in the fast-growing B-SUV, the second largest European segment in terms of volume.
Designed and built like a Jeep vehicle from day one, Avenger packs Jeep DNA into a compact SUV with a unique combination of capacity, style, functionality and technology.
Motorization and autonomy
With an electric fuel autonomy of up to 400 km in the WLTP cycle and more than 550 km in the city. A new electric powertrain combines a single 400-volt electric motor with 115 kilowatts and 260 Nm of peak torque and a new 54 kWh battery.
The introduction of the Jeep Avenger in Europe marks the start of the next phase of the electrification of the Jeep brand, the BEV wave, which will see four all-electric vehicles come to market by 2025. By the end of 2030, European sales will be 100% purely electric.
The Jeep Avenger, unveiled at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, It has already been acclaimed by customers and industry experts alike. In January, the Avenger was named the 2023 European Car of the Year.
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