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Jeep Debuts Avenger with Marvel and Rally-Themed Concepts at Interlagos

Jeep is showcasing its Brazilian-spec Avenger at the Interlagos Festival from August 27 to 30. Alongside the production SUV, the brand is presenting two special concept cars: one inspired by Marvel’s Doctor Doom and another featuring a rally-style makeover. Both concepts highlight design creativity but do not hint at new production trims.

Marvel-Influenced and Rally Concepts Highlight Creativity

The first concept draws from the upcoming Marvel movie “Avengers: Doomsday,” set to release in Brazil in December 2026. It sports a green paint inspired by the villain Doctor Doom, with custom graphics on the hood, sides, and rear. Jeep also modified the wheels and roof, while the interior includes unique seats, dashboard features, special lighting, and several Mopar accessories.

The second concept is a rally-inspired Avenger developed in collaboration with Deus Ex Machina. This closer-to-the-ground version features bucket seats and reinforced suspension for a sportier feel. It also has hood vents, darkened lights, and aggressive styling with custom wheels and tires. Similar to the Marvel concept, this build is intended mainly for show.

Production Avenger Details for Brazil

Visitors at Interlagos will see the production Avenger alongside these concepts. Built at Stellantis’ Porto Real plant, every Avenger in Brazil comes with the T200 turbo engine paired with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system and automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard across all trims.

The model range includes Altitude, Longitude, and Limited trims. Jeep has set a promotional price of R$114,990 for the base Altitude model. The Longitude and Limited trims start at R$135,990 and R$145,990, respectively.

Design and Features Tailored for Brazilian Roads

The Avenger keeps Jeep’s recognizable seven-slot grille and X-shaped taillights. It offers 221 mm of ground clearance, a 22-degree approach angle, and a departure angle up to 33.9 degrees. Despite being front-wheel drive, it includes features like an All Terrain mode and hill-descent control to improve grip on difficult surfaces.

The top-of-the-line Limited trim adds advanced gear such as Matrix LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 driver assistance with adaptive cruise control and lane-centering. Its 10-inch infotainment screen still uses physical buttons for essential controls and supports connected services that include ChatGPT for voice commands on navigation and climate settings.

Jeep Views Avenger as a Key Entry in Brazil

Hugo Domingues, Jeep’s head in South America, called the Avenger a “natural transition from hatchback to SUV,” targeting customers new to the brand. The two show cars aim to generate extra excitement during the launch, while the production model’s pricing and features position it as a significant new player in Brazil’s compact SUV market.

Source: clubalfa.it