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"As a rather mainstream front-drive midsize sedan, the Dodge Avenger typically doesn&amp;#039;t appear on our radar, but for 2012 there&amp;#039;s a new R/T model fitted with firmed suspension, sportier looks and an excellent 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, a smooth 4-cam engine that produces a healthy 283 bhp and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.        2012 Dodge Avenger R/T    Leaving a stoplight with lots of throttle, there&amp;#039;s a hint of torque steer, but the Avenger impressed us with its improved overall refinement and well-damped suspension, which offers 18 percent more roll stiffness than a standard Avenger&amp;#039;s. At the track, all-season tires kept limits low, but the R/T exhibits nicely snubbed body motions. With 62 percent of its 3630-lb. curb weight on the Avenger&amp;#039;s front wheels, understeer is the primary handling characteristic, but it&amp;#039;s felt only at the track and in aggressive street driving.        2012 Dodge Avenger R/T    Inside, we like the unique gauge cluster with center-mounted tach, the leather-covered steering wheel, the soft-touch dash and the overall comfort of the heated front sport seats. And in addition to being quiet, the Avenger R/T is remarkably roomy, able to accommodate four large adults\u2014and perhaps a small child\u2014in good comfort, owing to a boxy greenhouse that also translates to excellent head room.        2012 Dodge Avenger R/T    At $27,440, fitted with options such as satellite radio, navigation and a 40-gig hard drive, the new Avenger R/T was a pleasant surprise. While we weren&amp;#039;t bowled over by its handling numbers, it&amp;#039;s quick, and it impressed us with its refinement, suspension tuning and value. The standard front-drive American sedan, even based on a chassis due for replacement soon, has come a long way. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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