2009 Dodge Journey
Dodge is parlaying the crossover-SUV market yet again with one of the most anticipated American vehicles coming to a dealership near you in ‘09. Dodge’s Journey takes the aggression of a Charger and mixes in the roominess and comfort of a Caravan. Strap your kids into the backseat (which seats upwards of 7) and head to the grocery store while still looking cool riding up to CVS’s drive-thru.
The Journey is best meant for such an excursion. The back end offers hidden cargo containers build into the trunk section, under the aft seats - perfect for a trip to Cosco. There are two glove boxes in the dash - the second being a chiller to keep water bottles or soda cans cool.
But you’re not only buying a car for how many Ikea desks can fit in the trunk. Performance is key when it comes to any Dodge vehicle. The base version of a Journey contains a 2.4-liter four cyl, sending 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque through the engine. The four-speed automatic delivers 19 mpg in the city and 25 in the EPA’s highway cycle. There’s also the V-6 2.7 liter engine sending you 186 horsepower but cutting your mileage down to 17 mpg city/23 highway.
Speed, strength and family fun - all starting at $19,985 (at least that is what Dodge is shooting for in an MSRP). Keep an eye out for the Dodge Journey in your area, and make sure you get one before your neighbor does.
It definitely sounds like it’s going to be a great family vehicle. It’s nice to see that Dodge really thought of what an on the go parent needs and added it the car. Plus, it looks great and you can’t beat the price for everything that it comes with.