Which Jeep model won the 2023 European Car of the Year award?

The Jeep Avenger won the 2023 European Car of the Year award.

The Avenger was named European Car of the Year in January 2023, becoming the first Jeep model to win the award. It was recognized by the European Car of the Year jury after competing against finalists including the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Nissan Ariya, Kia Niro, Renault Austral, Peugeot 408, and the Subaru Solterra/Toyota bZ4X.

The award was notable because the Avenger was Jeep’s smallest model and was developed primarily for the European market. It is a subcompact crossover, positioned below larger Jeep SUVs such as the Compass and Renegade. Its compact dimensions, electric version, and European-focused packaging reflected a major expansion of Jeep’s traditional product range.

The Avenger entered production in 2023 at Stellantis’s Tychy plant in Poland. It was offered initially with a battery-electric powertrain, while petrol and later hybrid versions broadened its availability. The award is sometimes confused with other “Car of the Year” titles, but the question refers specifically to the pan-European European Car of the Year award.