#Dodge journey full#
full description and technical specificationsĭodge introduced the Journey for the European market in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and tried to make a good impression for its new customers. The V6 was paired as standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission. While the 2.4-liter version was kept in the lineup to show a low base-price, the top version featured a 287 hp 3.6-liter V6, which was offered as a front all-wheel-drive. A new infotainment system with a touch-screen monitor was installed on the center stack.įor the powertrain, Dodge played the power card.
#Dodge journey driver#
The three-spoke steering wheel was thicker, and due to the multi-function buttons from it, it helped the driver keep their hands on the wheel and not search for a button somewhere else. The designers replaced the gear-selector and the cup-holders to provide easier access to their cups without moving their eyes from the road. Even though the MPVs were never considered sporty vehicles, the front bumper featured a lower apron and a silver lip to enhance the car's aggressive look. It was just a part of the front fascia that was refreshed. The 2011 model sported a split crosshair honeycomb grille at the front. The 2009 Dodge Journey was good on the outside but missed some points on the drivetrain and the interior. Otherwise, it might lose customers from other segments too. The MPV market was big in the U.S., and when a car-maker had a long history in that, it was expected to do its job well. REVIEW: 2015 Dodge Journey full description and technical specificationsĪfter some complaints about the vehicle's quality for the 2009 model, Dodge listened to its customers, and, in 2011, it came with a much-improved version. A bit unexpected from a 2015 vehicle, the Journey had no power lift tailgate. The Dodge Journey, differing on the trim level (and it offered no less than 9 trim levels) could be equipped with rear park assist, a performant suspension, a 6-speaker performant audio system, chrome door handles and remote start.Īt the back, the Journey had dual exhaust chrome tips. The controls inside the cabin were almost non-existent, with most of the features being controlled through the touchscreen display. The car was equipped with heated seats and a nice leather-wrapped steering wheel with a good grip. The materials used in the cabin of high quality, with every surface being a soft-to-touch material of nice leather. The Dodge Journey had a nice interior, with comfortable seats and a high driving position that allowed the driver to see over the top. The exterior design was still boxy as the previous model, however, it no longer looked dated. The Chrysler engine came with a front-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive system. The 5-door “van” came with different engine options such as a 2.4-liter powerplant that developed 173 hp and a 3.6-liter with 283 hp, the Pentastar Chrysler engine. The Dodge Journey offered great versatility and fuel efficiency and was a car designed for larger families with a busy lifestyle.
The Journey was the most affordable mid-size crossover in Canada.
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