Used 2012 Dodge Avenger Sedan Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2012 Dodge Avenger Sedan

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 Pros Best in Class for V-6 engines, you won't want to miss the 283 horsepower of the Dodge Avenger Sedan.

 Pros Fuel Economy is also Best in Class for V-6 engines, perfect if you want a little more power than the base I-4 transmission offers.

 Pros All of Dodge's considerable safety features come standard on the Dodge Avenger Sedan for passenger security.

 Pros Many more luxury features are included standard than you would expect based on price.

 Pros The Dodge Avenger Sedan offers precise handling even with so much power under the hood.

 Cons The less expensive four cylinder engine is a poor option, with gas mileage that doesn't impress (21 city, 30 highway). In addition, the smaller engine struggles to power the heavy sedan to traveling and passing speeds, taking an extra long time to merge into fast moving traffic.

 Cons The V-6 transmission switches gear frequently at high speeds, so passengers experience noise from the engine and lots of body vibration when on the highway.

 Cons The Dodge Avenger Sedan is smaller than the competition, with less trunk space for luggage.

 Cons Rear visibility is blocked by roof pillars.