Jeep has joined forces with another titan of the outdoor trails, The North Face, to bring us the Jeep Avenger 4xe The North Face Edition.
Convoluted name aside, the Avenger’s design is inspired by Mont Blanc, and production limited to just 4,806 vehicles in honour of the famous mountain’s height.
This exclusive edition was apparently born from a two-year collaboration between the brands and embodies each company’s core values, creating a vehicle that Jeep promises is “truly unique and innovative, elevating the concept of exploration.”
For those wanting to use the vehicle’s full rugged capabilities in its intended habitat, each comes with a welcome pack comprising a tent, duffel bag and water bottle, all in The North Face’s Summit Gold, splashes of which can be found throughout the compact SUV.
Designed for Adventure
The North Face Edition draws attention, with the Summit Gold accents immediately catching your eye against the Avenger’s sleek, understated exterior. Jeep has put a massive The North Face sticker on the bonnet, clearly signposting the vehicle’s rugged intent, backed by other details, including black alloy wheels with gold detailing and some gold Avenger badges on the side, complete with Mont Blanc contours.
On the inside, The North Face’s influence comes to the fore, with comfort and practicality merging seamlessly with design touches we’re used to seeing through its outdoor range. The seats are durable and washable, making for easy cleaning after a muddy hike, and their style has been influenced by The North Face’s ever-popular puffer jackets. Summit Gold highlights the edge of each seat, in both the front and rear, and there’s another nod to The North Face behind each front seat, with elastic straps like those found on the firm’s rucksacks on the seat backs, creating functional storage.
Even the floor mats have been styled to fit the Mont Blanc theme, with a topographical map of the mountain, parts of which are dotted around the cabin, making another appearance in the footwell. This time, they’re presented with a 3D twist, so even if you’re not on a mountain, the mountain is under your feet. Sort of.
If all these design queues aren’t enough to show the vehicle’s exclusive nature, the silhouette of Mont Blanc on the dashboard, along with the inscription “One of 4806” and the Avenger logo, certainly will.
We can’t help but think there might be more than 4,806 vehicles, but not necessarily Avengers. When asked if there will be further collaborations, Daniele Calonaci, Jeep’s head of design, told Average Joes that “no other collaborations have been confirmed, but never say never…” That’s a yes, then.
Built to Perform
We’ve driven the e-Hybrid version of the Avenger, fitted with a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 29hp electric motor. The 4xe takes things further, adding a second motor on the rear axle, making it four-wheel drive. While not sports car rivalling, performance will be more than adequate for on-road use, and plentiful for off-roaders, especially with all-wheel drive adding extra traction.
The 4xe has a few tricks up its sleeve that set it apart from your regular Avenger. With a ground clearance of 210mm and a wading depth of 400mm, it’s pretty adept at traversing tricky off-road conditions. Throw in increased approach and departure angles of 22 and 35 degrees, respectively, and the “go anywhere, do anything” vehicle that the Jeep and The North Face collaborative team sought seems to have been achieved. Maybe take ‘anywhere’ with a pinch of salt, though.
Designed as a mild hybrid, The North Face Edition provides that first step towards electrification for those not quite ready to commit to fully electric vehicles. It can run in full electric mode at low speeds — although not for long — and the electric motor aids behind the scenes to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while giving the car that extra oomph when needed during everyday driving. The battery is topped up with energy recouped from braking as you drive and taking excess power from the engine.
Everyday Practicality with a Rugged Twist
The Avenger 4xe The North Face Edition might have been designed with rugged outdoor adventure in mind, but the likelihood is that the majority of the 4,806 vehicles will spend most of their time with their wheels firmly on the streets. The washable seats will be a very practical asset when it comes to kids spilling things or muddy paw prints, and the heated windscreen will be a blessing on those cold winter mornings when defrosting is a chore.
Keyless entry and a hands-free power tailgate make loading shopping and family detritus, or, if you are embracing the outdoors, your gear easy without fumbling in your pocket for a bleeper.
Jeep’s Multilink rear suspension, usually reserved for larger vehicles, has been added to the Avenger 4xe, promising a comfortable ride over the roughest potholes or through a pebble-filled stream.
Jeep Avenger 4xe The North Face Edition: Pricing and Availability
The Jeep Avenger 4xe The North Face Edition is available to order now, with the first cars expected to arrive with customers in April 2025, priced at £34,999
. If you’d rather have a more subtle version with a little less kit, Jeep will sell you a 4xe Upland for £30,999.
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