2000 Dodge Avenger: Road Test
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- MSRP: $19,045 -$21,290
- Invoice: $17,405 -$19,403
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Our road test for the 2000 Dodge Avenger includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Dodge Avenger from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Dodge Avenger, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Dodge Avenger help you decide if a 2000 Dodge Avenger is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.7 |
Avenger's Mitsubishi V6 is fairly spunky, but a relative lack of low-speed torque makes for tardy and sometimes abrupt automatic shifts.
FUEL ECONOMY
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 5.4 |
Our recent V6 test models have returned 25.6 mpg in mostly highway driving. Expect closer to 20 mpg overall with hard urban work.
RIDE QUALITY
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5 |
Absorbs lumpy pavement better than most sports coupes, though the more firmly sprung ES is harsh over big bumps and potholes.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5 |
Newly standard 16-inch tires give the base model adept handling. The tauter ES has tenacious grip with its 17-inch rubber.
QUIETNESS
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5 |
The engine is fairly noisy for a modern V6, and combines with lots of tire thrum to betray stingy sound insulation. Transmission whine further irritates.
CONTROLS
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6 |
Avenger's dash comes from the previous Mitsubishi Eclipse, and has the same inconvenient low-mount stereo. Unlit door window and lock switches are hard to find at night.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5.2 |
Spacious for a sports coupe, nearly matching the midsize Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 4.1 |
Two medium-size adults can ride with reasonable comfort, but leg room is scarce. Entry/exit requires some contortions, though it's easier than in most coupes.
CARGO ROOM
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.5 |
Ample for a sporty coupe, if not a sedan. Standard split-fold rear seat opens up extra space, but the smallish trunk opening won't swallow bulky items.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5.3 |
Avenger can't match the slick moves or tight construction of a Honda Prelude, but does deliver youthfully aggressive styling, better-than-average interior room, and entertaining handling at a reasonable price.
Total Score
| ES, V6 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 38 | 50.2 |
Total Score: 38
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