The new 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad will make its public debut at the 2014 Auto Show Chicago. The year 2013 has been the best sales year for the Journey, so Dodge would rather continue the profitable trend.
As standard, the Journey comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque. The unit comes paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and delivers 26 mpg on the highway. It’s ok, yet certainly uninspiring.
The optional 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, instead, sounds like the one to go for. It produces 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and it is mated to a six-speed automatic. Furthermore, it stays on almost exactly the same amount of mpg as the 2.4-liter: 25 on the highway.
The AWD comes as an option The system is pretty clever, engaging all the wheels only when grip starts running out. It also works on proper pavement between speeds of 25 and 65 mph, and it should help cornering. The AWD is managed by the electronic stability control (ESC) system which in turn also governs the electronically controlled coupling (ECC).
On the outside, the Journey sports a new front and rear fascia, chrome patterns on them and chrome roof rails, gloss black grille, fog lamp surrounds and tail light bezels. The 19-inch aluminum wheels also come in a Hyper Black five-spoke design.
The cabin standard equipments include a 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen, power front seat and a front passenger fold-flat seat with hidden storage bin under the seat cushion. There are also power heated and foldaway mirrors, seven air bags, illuminated cup holders, Keyless, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.
As standard, the Journey comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque. The unit comes paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and delivers 26 mpg on the highway. It’s ok, yet certainly uninspiring.
The optional 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, instead, sounds like the one to go for. It produces 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and it is mated to a six-speed automatic. Furthermore, it stays on almost exactly the same amount of mpg as the 2.4-liter: 25 on the highway.
The AWD comes as an option The system is pretty clever, engaging all the wheels only when grip starts running out. It also works on proper pavement between speeds of 25 and 65 mph, and it should help cornering. The AWD is managed by the electronic stability control (ESC) system which in turn also governs the electronically controlled coupling (ECC).
On the outside, the Journey sports a new front and rear fascia, chrome patterns on them and chrome roof rails, gloss black grille, fog lamp surrounds and tail light bezels. The 19-inch aluminum wheels also come in a Hyper Black five-spoke design.
The cabin standard equipments include a 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen, power front seat and a front passenger fold-flat seat with hidden storage bin under the seat cushion. There are also power heated and foldaway mirrors, seven air bags, illuminated cup holders, Keyless, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.
