Jeep Avenger SUV Euro NCAP Crash Test – 3-Star Safety Rating
Jeep Avenger SUV Euro NCAP Crash Test – 3-Star Safety Rating
The Jeep Avenger, the brand's smallest SUV, launched in 2023, has received a 3-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. Available in mild hybrid and EV variants, the Avenger primarily targets the European market.
The model tested in Euro NCAP was equipped with a variety of safety features, including front and side airbags, belt pretensioners, belt load limiters, AEB systems for vulnerable road users, and fatigue detection. However, it lacks knee and center airbags. Isofix is provided for child safety, but integrated child seats and child presence detection are absent.
The Jeep Avenger scored 31.8 points (79%) for adult occupant safety. The passenger compartment remained stable during frontal offset tests, with adequate protection for critical body parts. The SUV performed well in side barrier and side pole impact tests, protecting both passengers effectively. It also fared well in whiplash protection, typically seen in rear-end collisions. However, the Avenger lacks a system to prevent post-collision secondary impacts, though it is equipped with an emergency eCall system.
For child occupants, the Jeep Avenger scored 34.4 points (70%). Tests with 6-year and 10-year dummies revealed good to adequate protection in frontal offset tests, though chest protection for the 10-year dummy during side barrier tests was rated poor. Additionally, the 6-year dummy’s head made contact with the 10-year dummy’s arm, leading to a slight reduction in points.
In terms of protecting vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, the Jeep Avenger scored 37.5 points (59%). While the SUV offered good protection against head injuries for cyclists and pedestrians, the base of the windscreen and stiff A-pillars recorded poor results. The Avenger’s AEB system for pedestrians and cyclists was rated marginal, and it lacks protection against dooring incidents.
The Avenger scored 9.6 points (53%) for safety assist features. The AEB system performed marginally to poorly when responding to other vehicles. However, features such as seat belt reminders, driver fatigue detection, and lane support systems met expectations. The speed assistance system successfully identified local speed limits.
In conclusion, the Jeep Avenger’s 3-star safety rating highlights areas of both strength and improvement, particularly in its vulnerable road user protection and child occupant safety.
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