Later in the model year, Avenger will become the first Dodge-brand front-drive car to offer an optional all-wheel-drive system. The AWD, which uses a simple power-takeoff from the six-speed automatic, will be fully computerized and capable of delivering up to 95 percent of drive torque to either front or rear wheels. It will be offered only on R/T versions with the 3.5-liter V6 engine.

You can tell them apart by their grilles. The SE versions have body-colored grilles, while SXT and R/T models have black-and-chrome grilles. But if you want your SE or SXT to look like an R/T, you can order a package that includes 18-inch wheels and tires, and the R/T rear spoiler.