CHANGES FOR 2013: - Paint options: Billet Metallic, Crystal Blue Pearl, True Blue Pearl added; Copperhead Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic, Blackberry Pearl discontinued. - R/T gets optional black cloth seats with leather bolsters. - SXT gets standard red cloth seats as a choice. For 2013, the Dodge Avenger continues on completely unchanged except for two new interior choices and an updated selection of colours. The Avenger can be had with two different engine choices and two different automatic transmissions: - 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine with 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque mated to either a four-speed or six-speed automatic transmission. - 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Trims include SE Canada Value Package (CVP), SXT, SXT Plus, and R/T. SE CVT features include 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine, four-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch steel wheels, cloth seats, steering wheel mounted cruise and audio controls, leather wrapped shift knob, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, body colour door handles, bright grille, driver's seat height adjuster with lumbar adjustment, LED taillights, ambient LED interior lighting, airbags (front, front seat, side curtain), four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control, active front headrests, tire pressure monitoring system, remote keyless entry, security alarm, Uconnect 130 AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, air conditioning, 60/40 split rear seat, and tilt/telescopic steering. SXT adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated front seats, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat, body-colour heated exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, satellite radio (first year free), front and rear aimable LED lamps, fog lights, rear spoiler, six speakers, automatic climate control, electronic vehicle information centre (EVIC) with trip computer, tire pressure monitoring display, firm-feel steering (with optional Pentastar V6), and temperature and compass gauge. SXT Plus adds 3.6L Pentastar V6, six-speed automatic transmission, leather-faced seats, remote start, Uconnect hands-free communication with Bluetooth streaming audio, dual exhaust with bright tips, automatic headlamps, power front windows with one-touch up and down, and universal garage door opener. R/T adds Z-striped cloth seating with leather bolsters, 18-inch rallye design aluminum wheels, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, Uconnect 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD with 6.5-inch touch-screen, black headlamp treatment, body-colour grille, red LED lighting, six Boston Acoustics speakers, sport suspension, performance exhaust, and hood to fender stripe.
