Jeep Avenger 4xe The North Face Edition
Patience. Somebody (no idea who) once said that the best things in life are worth waiting for, and it’s probably true. Rush into something without too much thought, and you might regret it.
I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the less patience I have.
In the motoring world, the Jeep Avenger is a classic case of waiting for the range to expand and then being able to find the model which suits your lifestyle.
Jeep changes with the times
Here at Driven, we first made our acquaintance with the Jeep Avenger back in January 2024 when the car had just been launched. It was a Jeep with typical rough and tumble off-road styling and went into the Jeep annals as being the company’s first-ever all-electric car. It was front wheel drive only, which sort of went against what buying a Jeep is all about. You want something which can tackle some tricky terrain and still get you from A to B.
However, if you’d waited and been patient, other options in the Avenger range would have appeared. You still get the recognisable Jeep styling, but an Avenger with a petrol hybrid engine was launched.
And now, the latest version to appear not only has a petrol hybrid engine, but you also get the addition of all-wheel drive in what is called the Jeep Avenger 4xe. It still uses front wheel drive for the engine, but an electric motor now adds oomph to the rear wheels.
Jeep collabs with The North Face to tackle tricky terrain
To celebrate the arrival of the 4xe, Jeep has cosied up with leisure company The North Face. I have one of their jackets…I thought you’d like to know.
When the electric Jeep Avenger was launched, we said:
As electric cars go, the Jeep Avenger is worth a serious look if you want something that fits the Jeep mould and can double up as a family holdall and school runabout. It looks very smart and is instantly recognisable as a Jeep. It stands out from an increasingly anonymous crowd. For most families who like the hunky look of a Jeep and want to go down the route of an electric car, it should fit the bill perfectly.
So, what about the model you see here, the Jeep Avenger petrol hybrid 4xe North Face?
All of the above is still true in that it makes for sensible family motoring. It will be perfectly happy in urban traffic or on quicker motorway routes.
The advantage of the 4xe model is that it can handle some reasonably tricky terrain. The ride height has been lifted by 10mm, and you get mud and snow tyres as standard. A sump guard is also provided, and obviously, all-wheel drive will help too. The front and rear bumpers have been altered to allow for a steeper approach angle. Okay, it won’t turn the Jeep Avenger into a mountain goat, but it’ll certainly help you cross a muddy field, wade through water or tackle a rutted track. Front and rear tow hooks are now provided just in case you overdo things.
Performance
Let’s take you through the figures. Under the bonnet, you’ll find a 1.2 litre, three-cylinder petrol engine which, when you add the additional help provided by the electric motor, brings you 144bhp. Power to the wheels goes via a 6-speed automatic gearbox, and accelerating from 0-60mph takes a shade over 9 seconds. Top speed is 120mph. Economy is quoted by Jeep as 52.3mpg, and you can manage some very slow all-electric driving too.
Price & Interior
The North Face version is the most expensive in the Jeep Avenger hybrid range, topping out at £35,219 (Sept ‘25). Two other trims are available - Upland (subtract £4k) or Overland (subtract £2k).
There’s no denying that the North Face touches make the Avenger stand out. You get lots of yellow trim. Only 4,806 of these limited-edition models will be produced. And if you think that’s a bit of a random number, it’s actually the height of Mont Blanc. So now you know. There’s a reminder on the dashboard should you forget.
The only drawback is that the North Face trim makes the Jeep Avenger start to look a tad pricey. I’d be more tempted to go for the Upland version (£31,219 Sept ’25) because you still get all of the essentials, such as a 10.25-inch central touchscreen, DAB radio, 10.25-inch display for the driver, air con, selectable drive, LED headlights, heated and powered door mirrors, rear view camera, rear parking sensors and adaptive cruise control. Okay, the central screen doesn’t have sat-nav, but you can just plug your mobile phone into it like so many of us now do.
The interior looks hard wearing and it’s a cheery place to be. The seats are comfy, although there’s not a huge amount of rear legroom.
Patience is a virtue
If you like the look of the Jeep Avenger and want a petrol engine rather than an all-electric set-up, you can have a hybrid model without all-wheel drive and save a hefty chunk of money. The purchase price starts for that one starts from £27,050.
But I’d like to point out two things.
First, Jeeps are renowned for their off-road ability, so having a 4x4 badge goes with the territory. It makes the car more versatile. The bigger reason, though, is that this Avenger drives more nicely than the others. You have additional power, the ride is seriously well controlled, all-wheel drive helps with stability, and the addition of an electric motor on the rear axle seems to make the car smoother to drive.
If you fancy a Jeep Avenger, I’d recommend that you opt for the 4xe version. It’s the pick of the bunch.
words: Graham Courtney
pictures: Jeep
