Jeep Avenger vs Farizon V7E
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Jeep Avenger

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2024 price

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Farizon V7E

$45,990 - $49,990

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Summary

2024 Jeep Avenger

2026 Farizon V7E

By Chris Thompson

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

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Vehicle type

Battery Electric

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Electric range

396 km

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Energy consumption

15.6 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

54.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Proper baby Jeep looks
Practical front-row storage
Engaging driving dynamics

Drive-away price
Big cargo volume
One-tonne-plus payload

Dislikes

Back seat lacks features
Safety rating
Hard to compete on price

Ride and handling
Cabin design flaws
Active safety calibration

2024 Jeep Avenger Summary

This Jeep isn’t a 4WD, it’s electric, front-wheel drive and built on the same platform as cars from France.

It’s not sounding very ‘Jeep’ so far, but the Avenger isn’t trying to be a traditional Jeep in that sense.

What it is trying to do is draw in a new kind of Jeep owner, and lead the brand into the electric era without being all ‘EV-ish’ - just a car that happens to be electric.

So can Jeep do it? We’re jumping in the light SUV as it hits our shores to find out.

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2026 Farizon V7E Summary

Farizon, the commercial vehicle division of Chinese automotive maker Geely, is a new competitor in Australia’s van market having recently launched its full-electric V7E.

Designed to attract buyers in the popular mid-size (2.5-3.5-tonne GVM) commercial van segment, Farizon claims its V7E has the payload capacity, cargo volume and pricing needed to compete with traditional diesel rivals.

We recently spent a working week aboard this new Chinese contender to see how it measures up as a potential tool of trade for tradies, couriers, SMEs, fleets and other commercial van buyers.

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

The Jeep Avenger is a strong move for the brand as a city-focused offering, and particularly as its first EV.

The styling and easy driving experience should be a draw, but its price in an increasingly competitive small SUV (and electric car) market could be a turn-off for some - even if it is only few thousand dollars more expensive than the slightly larger Compass.

Despite a couple of small flaws and a lacklustre safety rating overseas, the Avenger is ultimately one of the best-driving cars the brand has put out in years, and deserves a look if you’re keen on a practical but stylish EV.

Verdict

These are early days for Farizon in Australia and the V7E is indicative of that. Although it offers attractive sub-$54K drive-away pricing, peppy performance and substantial payload/cargo volume ratings, it lacks refinement in ride and handling, elements of cabin design and active safety calibration which detract from the driving experience. Whether this newcomer’s negatives outweigh its positives, though, only a potential buyer can decide.

Jeep Avenger vs Farizon V7E What's the difference?

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Jeep Avenger vs Farizon V7E
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