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Exterior Design
Talk to company executives, and they’ll tell you that bold, capable, street-smart cues are what make a Dodge a Dodge. They point to the 2008 Avenger as the perfect example. The front end is aggressive and resembles that of the larger Charger. The R/T model gets the smoked headlight treatment, while all Avengers are adorned with an odd rear quarter style borrowed, again, from the Charger. The 2008 Avenger stands four inches taller than the outgoing Stratus, and shares only a windshield and front side glass with the 2007 Chrysler Sebring. With R/T cues included, the Avenger does indeed take on a somewhat muscular appearance, which points to one of the few reasons buyers would opt for this ride over its competitors.
Interior Design
From a style perspective, the Avenger’s interior is worthy of a few nods of approval. Items such as a rear DVD system, a sliding front armrest, a folding passenger seat, and a four-can cooler atop the dash are all worthy of some praise. Less laudable are the non-adjustable rear headrests, wide rear pillars, and blacked out rear window inserts that limit visibility. Plus, as if we haven’t beat this dead horse enough already, low-rent hard interior plastics have long outlived their welcome. Let’s also take a second to discuss the trunk, which features a wide opening and average lift-over height, but lacks any type of tiedowns or hooks for securing cargo, and while long, might prove too shallow to accommodate larger items.
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