{"id":1933492,"date":"2026-05-13T15:34:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1933492"},"modified":"2026-05-13T15:34:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:34:40","slug":"jeep-avenger-gets-a-facelift-includes-timing-chain-replacing-the-wet-belt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1933492","title":{"rendered":"Jeep Avenger gets a facelift &#8211; includes timing chain replacing the wet belt"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"articleItem\">\n<p>    {&#8220;@context&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,&#8221;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Article&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/001_jeep_avenger.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;mainEntityOfPage&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;WebPage&#8221;,&#8221;@id&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/jeep\/2026-avenger\/&#8221;},&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/jeep\/2026-avenger\/&#8221;,&#8221;author&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Person&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Aaron Hussain&#8221;,&#8221;description&#8221;:&#8221;Aaron Hussain is a Products Writer for Bauer Mediau2019s automotive hub, looking after the affiliate content side of both CAR magazine and our sister website Parkers.nnnnHe is responsible for reviewing and shortlisting products from car care to books and tools. His day-to-day role is guiding readers on which ones are worth their weight and which ones fall short of expectations.nnnnAaron joined Bauer in the summer of 2023 and has since dug deep into buyeru2019s guides, testing, and ensuring that the content you read is fresh, accurate, and up to date.nnnnHe has rather a lot of hobbies to talk about. It extends from cars to skiing quite rapidly down slopes, he loves most things automotive and winter sports-based and is as handy at ice skating as he is at writing.nnnnAaron graduated with a BA in Journalism at the University of Lincoln and topped himself up with a MA in Automotive Journalism from Coventry University in 2023. He joined Bauer shortly before his main dissertation was due.nnnnHe started out writing about cars when he was 16 years old. His words made it to a handful of automotive sites from Auto Express to Drivetribe in previous stints.u00A0nnnnCar interests in particular vary; Aaron is fixated in news, developments and stories from the motoring industry as well as the vehicles themselves, both old and new. That said, a particular bias has to be said in favour of most things pre-millennium and German. 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class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeep Avenger gets a facelift &#8211; includes timing chain replacing the wet belt<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"compact-author-info\">\n\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/aaron-hussain\/\">Aaron Hussain<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dates\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dates__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: Today 16:34<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div class=\"in-page-gallery full-width thumbnails-bullets\">\n<ul class=\"carousel\" data-orbit=\"true\" data-options=\"bullets: true; resume_on_mouseout: false; timer: false; variable_height: true; slide_number: false\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/001_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger off-road\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/001_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/001_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/001_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger off-road<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger driving\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger driving<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger driving\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger driving<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger rear\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger rear<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger wheel\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger wheel<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger interior\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger interior<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger Anniversary badge\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger Anniversary badge<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger seats\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x270\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x405\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1056x594\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Jeep Avenger seats<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/jeep\/avenger\/\" title=\"View all Jeep Avenger Reviews\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-link\"> View all Jeep Avenger Reviews<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bold-links\">\n<p><strong>\u25ba Updated Avenger drops wet belt for a chain<br \/>\u25ba Styling updates bring it more in-line with Compass<br \/>\u25ba Includes an 85th Anniversary edition <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Jeep Avenger has received its first major facelift since its introduction three years ago, which brings it more in-line with the larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/jeep\/compass-electric\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/car-reviews\/jeep\/compass-electric\/\">Compass SUV<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The Avenger has been the best-selling model from the American brand in Europe, reaching a peak of 270,000 orders in the region since 2023. The facelift brings new updates including a reworked engine, trim upgrades, and an 85th Anniversary edition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger driving\" class=\"wp-image-262713\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x0\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1040x0\/002_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Out with the belts, in with the chains<\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of the Avenger\u2019s changes is the dropping the the dreaded \u2018wet belt\u2019 system of the Stellantis 1.2 litre PureTech engine. In its place is a revised version of the engine featuring a more durable timing chain along with new injectors and revised internals. On its own, it develops 101hp and can be mated to a six-speed manual gearbox in base trim.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger driving\" class=\"wp-image-262712\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x0\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1040x0\/003_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>As before, there\u2019s also a couple of hybrids; beginning with the e-Hybrid model, which develops 110hp and is teamed with a six-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox and a tiny 48V 0.9kWh lithium ion battery. Jeep claims it offers a mere one kilometre of driving range when travelling below 30kmh. A more rugged AWD 4xe model ups the engine\u2019s power to 145hp and a rear electric motor driving the back axle. Jeep claims it can tackle slopes of up to 40%.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger rear\" class=\"wp-image-262711\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x0\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1040x0\/004_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you want more electric range, a full BEV is still available, too. The Avenger Electric has 156hp from its 54kWh battery pack and can support up to 100kW DC charging and 11kW AC charging.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s changed outside? <\/h2>\n<p>Key to the exterior changes of the new Avenger are several styling tweaks which mirror its larger Compass sibling with the aim of bringing a \u2018family\u2019 look to the Jeep model range. <\/p>\n<p>Chief among which is a seven-slot illuminated grille to help it stand out at night as well as plastic cladding throughout the body. The 4xe variant sports red details at the front to distinguish it from the rest of the range. Also introduced on the facelift is a set of LED matrix headlights which automatically adapts the beams according to the current speed and traffic conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger wheel\" class=\"wp-image-262710\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x0\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1040x0\/005_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to add more toughness to the baby Jeep, the Avenger now has colour-matched skid plates to prevent damage from some light off-roading as well as plenty of exterior cladding. In a nod to its history, the new 17 and 18 inch alloy wheels feature wheel caps with a little profile of its WW2 ancestor. The harking back doesn\u2019t end there, either. <\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 85th Anniversary edition references the beginning of production of the original Willys-Overland MB \u2013 also known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/ford\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/car-reviews\/ford\/\">Ford<\/a> GPW \u2013 in November 1941. It wasn\u2019t until 1945 when consumer vehicles under the official Jeep brand began production.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger Anniversary badge\" class=\"wp-image-262708\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x0\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1040x0\/007_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>On the Avenger, there are a pair 85th Anniversary badges on the front wings teamed with gold accents on the wheels and, in this case, a distinctive green shade of paint that somewhat references the Willys original. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about the interior? <\/h2>\n<p>There are some notable changes inside which bring the new Avenger up to date; a standout being in higher trims, a 360 degree parking camera is offered for the first time. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger interior\" class=\"wp-image-262709\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x0\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1040x0\/006_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>There are also some new material upgrades, including some padding on the lower dashboard teamed with softer materials on the door panels in an effort to add some plushness. The 4xe sports a mostly-green interior with what Jeep claim are \u2018washable\u2019 materials. <\/p>\n<p>In the 85th Anniversary edition, the 85th badge on the front wings can also be found on the seats along with a tartan pattern gold stitching to mirror the alloy wheels. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Jeep Avenger seats\" class=\"wp-image-262707\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/480x0\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/720x0\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/262640\/1040x0\/008_jeep_avenger.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>As for other areas throughout the cabin, there\u2019s a 10 x 25 inch screen like before, which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as the same 380 litres of boot space.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Order books are open now and the facelifted Avenger is expected to arrive in the UK in September this year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"about-author\">\n<h2 class=\"about-author-heading\">About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"about-author-inner\">\n<div class=\"main-author-summary-container\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"main-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/aaron-hussain\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/202985\/120x120\/aaron_hussain.jpg?quality=90)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-author-name-container\">\n<div class=\"main-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/aaron-hussain\/\">Aaron Hussain<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-author-job-title\">Products Writer<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-author-byline\">Aaron Hussain is a Products Writer at Bauer Media writing for Parkers and CAR. 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