Dodge has announced a facelift of the popular model – Avenger. The new car will be available to buy in the end of this year. However, you can still recognize Chrysler 200, but with some additional touches – modified front fascia, a new grille and new taillights.

The interior is not bad, at all. It features a new a new dashboard, a revised center stack, and more comfortable seats. Furthermore, Dodge Avenger boasts a new instrument cluster, a sporty steering wheel, and "soft-touch" armrests.

The engine range features Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 with 283hp (211kW) and a puny 2.4 liter four-cylinder petrol with 173 hp (129kW). A six-speed automatic transmission will be standard on the V6 and optional on the four-cylinder.

Another upgrades are the reduced ride height with 12mm at the front and 6mm at the rear, the track has been also increased and better tires were added.

The price list is not announced, yet.

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