Jeep Avenger review

To absolutely no one’s surprise, the cheapest is the pure petrol, which starts from £26,050. You’re looking at slightly more for the e-Hybrid, £27,050 to be precise.

The full electric will set you back £29,999 (that’s not bad for its size), while the range-topping 4xe costs from £31,219. That’s the price you’ve gotta pay to tap into Jeep’s heritage, we guess.

On lease that translates to £369, £399, £439 and £490 per month over four years, through Jeep’s own finance scheme. It won’t hurt to shop around, of course.

What’s the kit list like?

Right, let’s focus on the base petrol, e-Hybrid and full electric variants, which all get the same three trims.

Longitude is the entry-level spec. As standard you get the 10.25in infotainment touchscreen and seven-inch TFT display (as mentioned, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is included across the board), cruise control, rear parking sensors, and all the fancy off-road driving modes, including hill descent control. There’s a handful of active safety systems too. It rides on 16in alloys: these will be your best bet for comfort.

Next up is Altitude trim. It adds 17in alloys, keyless entry and a hands-free tailgate, the bigger 10.25in digital instrument cluster, adaptive cruise control and an extra USB-C port to keep your rear passengers happy.

Summit is the top-spec car. Here you’re afforded diamond-cut 18s, a rear-view camera plus front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, LED lights all round with automatic high/low beam headlights, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, a heated windscreen, and auto-folding, heated door mirrors. Cushty.

And the 4xe?

Here your options are Upland, Overland and The North Face edition. Yes, as in the fashion brand.

As standard, Upland spec gets 17in black alloy wheels, mud and snow tyres, anti-scratch front and rear bumpers, extra cladding, roof rails and a rear tow hook. Additional goodies inside include a 10.25in digital instrument cluster and infotainment display, black headliner, silver dashboard, plus 'washable' seat fabric. Ahem.

One up Overland trim adds LED head and rear lights, privacy glass, and velour mats. There’s also extra tech including a wireless charger, blind spot monitor, and 360 degree parking sensors, which could come in handy.

Finally there's The North Face edition, which is limited to 4,806 units (the height of Mont Blanc) and wears an anti-reflection matte black bonnet decal and much gold detailing. Inside the dashboard features the silhouette of that large mountain, while there's also puffer jacket style washable seats complete with backpack style elastic straps on the seatbacks, plus rubber floor mats. All very outdoorsy, see. Oh, and you also get a branded tent, bag and water bottle thrown in too.

What’s the best spec?

We’d be tempted to settle for the Longitude car, if only for those 16in wheels and resulting improved ride comfort, and the eHybrid powertrain for the extra torque and efficiency it offers. Plus the bigger bootspace compared to the 4xe and electric variants, which you’ll surely appreciate on the supermarket run.

If you’re desperate for extra tech then you’ll have bought yourself some budget wiggle room for one or two of the optional packs.