Dodge will soon be building a new 'global' cross-over vehicle known as the Journey. Targeted towards younger families, this Journey will be offered in familiar SE, SXT, and R/T trims. In exterior profile and interior configuration, the Journey is reminiscent of the Chrysler Pacifica, only the Journey will be offered at a much lower price.
The 2009 Dodge Journey can be had with both manual and dual-clutch automatic transmissions, as well as a diesel engine. What's the catch? These items will only be offered in markets outside of the U.S. and Canada. North Americans can, however, get an on-demand all-wheel-drive system with the 3.5 litre V6 engine on the R/T model. This engine produces 235 horsepower and 232 lb.-ft. of torque linked with a six-speed automatic transmission with Auto-Stick.
All other Journeys in North America will link front-wheel-drive and a four-speed automatic transmission to either a 2.4 litre in-line four cylinder, or 2.7 litre V6. The four cylinder engine produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque and averages 9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. The 2.7 litre V6 produces 186 horsepower and 191 lb.-ft. of torque and averages 10 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. This V6 is also E-85 compatible, while the thirstier 3.5 litre V6 prefers higher 89-octane (mid-grade) gasoline only.
Outside, optional 19-inch wheels help to improve looks and handling. Rear taillights appear reminiscent to the new Dodge Avenger - the car from which the Journey adapts its architecture. Inside, a useful storage bin is revealed after pulling forward the front passenger seat cushion (which does not float). Similar to some of Chrysler's vans, there are also two mini storage bins in the floor behind the front seats.
The Journey can be configured as a five or seven passenger vehicle. The second row seats slide and split 60/40. Due to tighter spaces, the optional third row is designed for smaller passengers in a "5 + 2" configuration. Access to the 50/50 split third row seat is improved however, by both the one-lever folding of the second row seats, as well as rear doors that open a full 90 degrees. Journeys with seven seats will also include a rear in-floor storage bin.
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The 2009 Dodge Journey can be had with both manual and dual-clutch automatic transmissions, as well as a diesel engine. What's the catch? These items will only be offered in markets outside of the U.S. and Canada. North Americans can, however, get an on-demand all-wheel-drive system with the 3.5 litre V6 engine on the R/T model. This engine produces 235 horsepower and 232 lb.-ft. of torque linked with a six-speed automatic transmission with Auto-Stick.
All other Journeys in North America will link front-wheel-drive and a four-speed automatic transmission to either a 2.4 litre in-line four cylinder, or 2.7 litre V6. The four cylinder engine produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque and averages 9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. The 2.7 litre V6 produces 186 horsepower and 191 lb.-ft. of torque and averages 10 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. This V6 is also E-85 compatible, while the thirstier 3.5 litre V6 prefers higher 89-octane (mid-grade) gasoline only.
Outside, optional 19-inch wheels help to improve looks and handling. Rear taillights appear reminiscent to the new Dodge Avenger - the car from which the Journey adapts its architecture. Inside, a useful storage bin is revealed after pulling forward the front passenger seat cushion (which does not float). Similar to some of Chrysler's vans, there are also two mini storage bins in the floor behind the front seats.
The Journey can be configured as a five or seven passenger vehicle. The second row seats slide and split 60/40. Due to tighter spaces, the optional third row is designed for smaller passengers in a "5 + 2" configuration. Access to the 50/50 split third row seat is improved however, by both the one-lever folding of the second row seats, as well as rear doors that open a full 90 degrees. Journeys with seven seats will also include a rear in-floor storage bin.
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