Some automobiles, like Ferrari, have names that inspire lust and envy. Others, like Yugo or Cimarron, make you chuckle.

The Jeep Avenger is firmly in the latter category. It’s an SUV designed for those who see the road as more than just a route, but a gateway to new experiences.

This is more like approaching a renowned boatbuilder and giving them a blank cheque ... but that doesn’t mean the DBX sports SUV is anything less than shipshape.