2012 Dodge Avenger

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2012 Dodge Avenger

Starting MSRP $18,995–$25,995

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: R/T 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

Engines

See Specs 283-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Available Block heater  
Standard 160-amp. alternator  
Standard 525 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
AUTOSTICK Sequential sport shift  
3.16 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd multi-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Rear wing spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Available Rear mud flaps  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Available Trailering with hitch  
Standard Paint with stripe  
Standard Pin stripe  
Standard Body-colored grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic air conditioning  
Available 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Available Navigation system with voice activation  
Available Voice recorder  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Available Ashtray  
Available Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Power reclining driver seat  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining passenger seat  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru  
Standard Cloth/leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Leather/chrome shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Carpet cargo mat  
Available Vinyl/rubber cargo mat  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard 276W amplifier  
Standard Graphic equalizer  
Standard Digital signal processor  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 Boston Acoustics speakers  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Sentry Key Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed rear head restraints  
Standard Break resistant glass  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
220 cu.in. Engine displacement  
283-hp @ 6,400 rpm Engine horsepower  
260 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.8" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
10.20 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.9 gal. Fuel tank capacity
19 mpg Fuel economy city  
29 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.33 Drag coefficient  
3,607 lbs. Curb weight  
4,600 lbs. GVWR  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
192.6" Exterior length  
72.8" Exterior body width  
58.4" Exterior height  
108.9" Wheelbase  
61.7" Front tread  
62.7" Rear tread  
18.8' Turning radius  
42.4" Front legroom  
36.2" Rear legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
38.3" Rear headroom  
52.6" Front hiproom  
52.8" Rear hiproom  
56.3" Front shoulder room  
56.0" Rear shoulder room  
100.2 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
13.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
13.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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