2012 Dodge Avenger Trims and Specs

The Dodge Avenger SE midsize sedan receives no major updates for 2012, although the automaker does offer new Copperhead Pearl and Blue Streak Pearl exterior colors. Outside, standard features include a split-crosshair grille, a sculpted fascia and hood, power mirrors, LED taillights and 17-inch steel wheels. Under the hood, Dodge drops the base 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, which produces 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and posts fuel economy numbers of 21/30 mpg. Electronic stability control, traction control, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and 6 airbags are among the standard safety features.

Inside, the Avenger SE comes equipped with cloth upholstery and front bucket seats with manual adjustment. The rear seat splits 60/40 and folds, and includes a pass-through. Remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control and power windows and door locks are among the other standard features. The SE also receives Chrysler's Uconnect system, which incorporates a 4-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD/MP3 player and an audio input jack.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT midsize sedan comes equipped with a number of standard features not found on the entry-level SE trims, including an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic climate control and an upgraded instrument cluster with a display screen. In addition, the Uconnect entertainment system gets 6 speakers instead of 4, as found in the SE trims, and includes an AM/FM radio, CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio and an audio input jack. Cloth upholstery comes standard, and the rear seat splits 60/40 and folds down. Other standard interior features include remote keyless entry, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control and power windows and door locks.

A 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine powers the Avenger SXT. It generates 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque, and mates to a 6-speed automatic transmission with the AutoStick manual-shift feature. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 20/31 mpg. Electronic stability control, traction control, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and 6 airbags are among the standard safety features. Outside, the SXT displays such standard features as a split-crosshair grille, a sculpted fascia and hood, headlights with a delay-off feature, power heated mirrors, LED taillights and 17-inch aluminum wheels. In addition, Dodge offers new Copperhead Pearl and Blue Streak Pearl exterior colors for 2012.

New for 2012, the Dodge Avenger SE V6 midsize sedan receives the automaker's 3.5-liter Pentastar high-output V6, which makes 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The V6 mates to the 6-speed automatic transmission and posts fuel economy numbers of 19/26 mpg. Six airbags, 4-wheel antilock brakes, electronic stability control and traction control are among the standard safety features. Outside, the SE V6 displays such exterior features as a split-crosshair grille, a sculpted fascia and hood, power mirrors, LED taillights and 18-inch aluminum wheels. In addition, Dodge offers new Copperhead Pearl and Blue Streak Pearl exterior colors for 2012.

Inside the Avenger SE V6's well-designed cabin, standard features include cloth upholstery and front bucket seats with manual adjustment. The rear seat splits 60/40 and folds, and includes a pass-through. Air conditioning, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, remote keyless entry, cruise control and power windows and door locks are among the other standard features. The SE V6 also comes equipped with the Uconnect system, which incorporates a 4-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio and an audio input jack.

The Dodge Avenger SXT Plus comes well-equipped for 2012, thanks to such standard features as a 6.5-inch touchscreen and an upgraded 6-speaker Uconnect entertainment system with a CD/DVD player, a 40GB hard drive, SiriusXM satellite, Bluetooth and an audio input jack. The SXT Plus also comes equipped with an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic climate control and an upgraded instrument cluster with a display screen. Cloth upholstery covers the front low-back bucket seats and the 60/40-split and fold-down rear. Automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control and power windows and door locks are among the other standard features.

A 3.5-liter Pentastar V6 drives the SXT Plus. The engine puts out 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and connects to a 6-speed automatic transmission with the AutoStick manual-shift feature. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 19/26 mpg. Six airbags, 4-wheel antilock brakes, electronic stability control and traction control are among the standard safety features. Outside, the SXT Plus displays such exterior features as a split-crosshair grille, a sculpted fascia and hood, power heated mirrors, LED taillights and 18-inch aluminum wheels. In addition, Dodge offers new Copperhead Pearl and Blue Streak Pearl exterior colors for 2012.

New for 2012, the sport-oriented Dodge Avenger R/T features a stiffened suspension, a center-mounted tachometer and a performance-inspired design. In addition, the R/T displays a monochromatic exterior appearance with black-background headlights and R/T fender stripes, as well as a rear spoiler and dual chrome exhaust tips, all of which help it stand out from the crowd. A body-color split-crosshair grille, projector foglights, power heated mirrors, LED taillights, dual chrome exhaust tips and 18-inch Rallye Design aluminum wheels are among the R/T's other standard exterior features. The specially turned sport suspension features increased roll stiffness, spring rates and damping rates, as well as an upgraded 21mm antiroll bar. Power comes from a 3.5-liter Pentastar V6 engine producing 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It links to a 6-speed automatic transmission with the AutoStick manual-shift feature. Fuel economy numbers check in at 19/26 mpg. Six airbags, 4-wheel antilock brakes, electronic stability control and traction control are among the R/T's standard safety features.

Inside, the R/T comes equipped with such distinctive features as a perforated leather steering wheel, heated front seats and Z-striped cloth seats with leather bolsters. The front bucket seats feature 8-way power adjustment for the driver, while the rear seat splits 60/40 and folds down. Tech features include a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and an upgraded Uconnect entertainment system with a 6-speaker, 276-watt Boston Acoustic sound system, a 30GB hard drive, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, a CD/DVD player, an audio input jack and a remote USB port. An auto-dimming rear-view mirror, remote engine start, automatic climate control, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel and power windows and door locks are among the other standard features.