The Dodge Avenger first appeared in 1995 as a two-door coupe built on the same platform as the Mitsubishi Galant. Sold mainly in North America, it was also rebadged as the Chrysler Sebring in some markets. The first-generation Avenger stayed in production until 2000 and was pitched as an affordable mid-size sports coupe with front-wheel drive and a mix of four and six-cylinder engines.

The name returned in 2007 on a four-door sedan, replacing the Dodge Stratus in the brand’s line-up. Built on Chrysler’s mid-size platform, the second-generation Dodge Avenger shared components with the Chrysler Sebring sedan but carried a more aggressive design. A major update in 2011 improved interior quality, added better suspension tuning and offered a stronger V6 engine. This version carried the model through to 2014.

Production of the Dodge Avenger ended in 2014 as Dodge shifted focus to the Charger and Dart. While no longer sold, the Avenger remains a familiar nameplate in Dodge’s recent history and is remembered as a bridge between the brand’s affordable family sedans and its more performance-focused models. It continues to have a small following in second-hand markets.

The line-up currently starts at $7,150 for the Avenger Sxt and ranges through to $10,340 for the range-topping Avenger Sxt.