Jeep Avenger review - Interior & comfort

Jeep’s design team has added a few fun ‘easter eggs’ for owners to find around the car – all inspired by the brand’s reputation for adventure, exploration and nature. There’s a silhouette of some mountain tops on the rear window, a boy looking through a telescope in the corner of the windscreen, a Jeep grille on top of the dashboard and on the Summit model’s alloy wheels. Look even harder and you’ll find a ladybird on one of the plastic roof trim pieces, and a compass with coordinates on the lower grille, corresponding to those of Turin, Italy, where the Avenger was designed.

The Avenger’s bigger brother, the petrol-powered Jeep Renegade, has long felt outdated compared to the raft of other small SUVs on sale. Thankfully, the Avenger represents a step forward for the brand’s mainstream models, taking technology and design cues from the larger and more expensive Jeep Grand Cherokee.

As you’d expect from a Jeep, the Avenger’s interior is highly functional. There’s plenty of storage cubbies dotted around and there are some physical buttons too, which are easy to press when driving and/or wearing gloves, though some of the temperature and fan toggles feel flimsy. While the overall design isn’t the most inspiring, most parts feel pretty solid. Summit models get yellow dashboard trim regardless of the exterior colour – while it won’t be to all buyers’ tastes, it does make the whole cabin feel bright. Altitude models get a matt silver insert instead.

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Is the Jeep Avenger infotainment and navigation system easy to use?

The highlight of the interior, however, is the Avenger’s UConnect infotainment system. Mounted on the top of the dashboard, the responsive central touchscreen measures 10.25 inches in diameter and comes as standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. If you’d rather not use your phone, the Avenger also has built-in TomTom sat-nav, and the system overall is slick and easy to use. We also appreciate the piano-style buttons under the display for operating the climate control.

Alongside the main touchscreen is a digital instrument cluster that’s mounted behind the steering wheel; this measures seven inches on base cars and 10.25 inches on top-spec models.

Is the Jeep Avenger well equipped?

Entry-level Longitude models get 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen and climate control. Altitude increases the size of the digital instrument display and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, upgraded interior trim and a USB port for rear occupants.

The Summit model is more luxurious, with heated seats and a reversing camera, along with ‘Level 2’ driving aids and 18-inch alloy wheels. Exclusive to the 4xe model, there are also Upland and The North Face editions. These both get 17-inch alloy wheels with mud and snow tyres, new bumpers and silver skid plates for a more off-road-focused look. The latter also gets the outdoor wear brand’s logos and tough seat upholstery and rubber floor mats.

What options should you choose on the Jeep Avenger?

Options include an infotainment and convenience pack for between £1,000 and £1,500 that adds features like sat-nav, adaptive cruise control, a hands-free powered tailgate and a JBL premium stereo. Buyers can also pick a £350 Winter Pack that brings a heated windscreen and heated front seats.