The Dodge Journey had been discontinued for a couple of years before it made a reappearance in a significantly different form. The Dodge Journey is a rebadged version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV, which is a compact crossover. However, compared to the latter, it has a larger grille with a gloss black finish. This gives it a stylish and premium appearance. The car is available in three different trims, the SXT, Sport, and GT.

Features of the Dodge Journey

The Dodge Journey is carefully built, keeping in mind its passenger comfort and safety. Let’s look at some of the best features of the vehicle.

Great power and performance

The new model has a standard turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, which delivers 169 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft of torque. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is also a respectable 25 mpg. The engine features a BorgWarner low-inertia electronically controlled turbocharger and the 2nd gen Bosch high-pressure injection system. The BorgWarner, essentially, is a low inertia turbocharger that can support low viscosity oil and low vibration and noise, making the car a refined machine. This combination improves fuel economy, combustion stability, and provides lower emissions. Customers can expect this Journey model to have enhanced speed and endurance capabilities. Hence, it is perfect for long-distance driving.

Amazing upgraded interior design

The Dodge Journey has chosen to stride the line between design innovation and practicality. It is modern, comfortable, and everything a family could be on the lookout for. Fully modernized and future-proofed, the grille is larger and gives a sleek aesthetic vibe. The interior fittings are made using high-quality and soft-touch materials, giving it a better and improved look compared to other versions. The Dodge Journey model is available in bright blue, shiny copper, silver, white, glossy black, and granite.

Tech and feature-loaded interiors

The spacious and classy interiors highlight the Journey model. There is a lot of storage room for cargo in this car. There is a 4-way power passenger seat and a 10-way power driver seat. Lower trims have cloth seats while more expensive options have available faux leather seats. Buyers can enjoy heated and ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. (Ordinary sunroof in lower trim).

A 360-degree camera is installed with Sport and GT trims. The GT also has a digital instrument cluster, and the SXT and Sports trim have an analog instrument cluster with a digital LCD screen. Apart from these, the car has anti-lock brakes, remote start, skid control, and stability control features. The infotainment camera displays are of different sizes depending on the trim. The SXT/Sport trims have 7-inch and 12.3 inches in the GT trim. The Journey GT is the very first Dodge that has a display screen of this size and such a vibrant ambiance. The spacious cabins have the capacity to transport five passengers comfortably. You also have the ability to create more space with front folding seats.

Ride comfort and insulation

Apart from the spaciousness, the first row of seats in the Journey are extremely comfortable, with occupants enjoying a nice amount of legroom and headroom. The air vents are ergonomically placed and easy to handle. The second row of seats are plush and comfortable, just like the first one. The infotainment system is easy to operate, with convenient controls for functions such as the wipers and headlamps. During a journey, the Dodge’s cabin is well insulated from external noise and undulations. Only some wind noise enters the cabin. The pliant suspensions irons out most bumps on the road, especially at slow to medium speeds. Overall, the Journey ticks the boxes for a long-distance getaway vehicle.

The Dodge Journey is available at a price range of $25,000-40,000 across variants, making it an affordable option for families looking to purchase an economical, refined, and adequately powerful vehicle, both for long cruises or to effortlessly navigate through rush-hour traffic in a large SUV.