Avenger was a great name in search of an equally worthy car to wear it. Dodge first used it on a midsize coupe built by Chrysler’s Japanese partner in Illinois. The Dodge Avenger Coupe was on sale from 1995 through the 2000 model year, but it failed to develop a strong following. So the Stratus Coupe replaced it in 2001. Dodge resurrected the Avenger name for a new midsize sedan in the late aughts. Styled to resemble a smaller Charger, the 2008 Avenger looked aggressive but didn’t sell as well as established segment leaders. The Dodge boasted a distinctive design and powerful V6 engine option, but was discontinued after the 2014 model year.