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Dodge Journey
Dodge Journey
Fuel Economy
11.0
L/100K
7.9
L/100K
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
2010 Dodge Journey SE |
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|---|---|
| Fuel City | 11.0L/100K |
| Fuel Highway | 7.9L/100K |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Power | 129 KW 173 HP |
| Body Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Engine | 2.4l |
| Drive Wheels | Front Wheel Drive |
2010 Dodge Journey Road Test Review
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| A smart looking crossover SUV, the Journey also represents superb value. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
First of all, the Dodge Journey has a pretty good interior all-round compared to a number of its competitors, except for a couple of substandard items such as a difficult-to-open central storage bin atop the dash and a really cheesy feeling glove compartment lid. The dash itself is soft-touch plastic all the way across, and there are soft squishy plastics elsewhere in the interior too, which is something that Toyota can’t say for its much lauded Highlander; the Japanese car is all hard and cheap inside, but you won’t hear the pundits complain despite an entry fee (you’d better sit down for this) that’s $13,455 more expensive.
That’s right.
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| A clean, sleek shape for this class. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
I had a 2010 Journey recently, and have to say that it left me scratching my head as to how Auburn Hills could do it. And the sub-$20k price tag isn’t something the automaker’s new Italian owner Fiat dreamed up after Chrysler emerged looking relatively
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| The Journey handles corners well and the ride is excellent. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
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| The Journey is a midsize crossover for compact pricing, and considering all is finished very well inside. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The SXT adds 17-inch alloy rims wrapped with 225/65R17 all-season touring rubber, a touring suspension upgrade, tinted glass, auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlamps, a six-way power driver's seat, a trip computer with temperature and compass, overhead console with conversation mirror, a 115-volt outlet within the centre stack, a rechargeable flashlight conveniently integrated within the wall of the rear cargo area, a cargo net, front passenger in-seat storage, grocery bag hooks, illuminated vanity mirrors, YES Essentials stain-resistant
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| Two-tone motif has a nice and unique look. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The R/T includes the 19-inch alloy wheels and suspension upgrades that the SXT AWD gets, as well as heated leather-trimmed seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and a remote starter, full-length floor console, garage door opener, roof rack side rails, plus front and rear interior LED lights.
Other options
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| A smart storage compartment hides under the front passenger seat cushion. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
I really like the rear seat access which features rear doors that open 90 degrees for ideal ingress and egress to the second and third row. And yes, while all models come standard with a five occupant maximum, they can be upgraded with another row of seats for a total of seven.
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| Second row seating is good for adults while integrated booster seats are available for the little ones. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
My tester was a midrange SXT, just like last year’s Journey, and it was outfitted much the same as well, with a top-tier audio system featuring a touch-screen display for accessing the AM/FM/Sirius satellite radio, CD player and 30G hard drive with USB connectivity for uploading songs, photos, etc.
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| Third row access is good, and room back there is sufficient for smaller adults or kids. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
I was
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| Thoughtful features set the Journey apart. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
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| Seating is flexible... (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
What matters more, of course, is what you the consumer does with your hard earned cash or credit, and to this end the Journey is Canada’s number one selling crossover out of 39 competitors. Obviously price plays a big part in this achievement, but so does the availability of desirable features, an important motivator when selling to families; and Dodge certainly has experience with this market from years of minivan leadership. After all, the Journey was really conceived to replace
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| And total usable load room impressive. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
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| Hidden storage compartments... (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Another minivan-like bonus is integrated child seats. A quick tug on the release lever lets the cushion insert pop upwards and lock into place, providing an elevated view for your child. As important, the seats stow out of the way when not in use.
Being strapped down inside might be critical for safety reasons, but its seatbelts won’t be needed to keep driver and passengers in place while attacking the corners, at least not on purpose. Let’s face it. The Journey’s on-road prowess isn’t going to
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| ... are everywhere! (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Likewise, its six-speed automatic is really smooth, delivering quiet, immediate shifts on its own or via its AutoStick manual mode shifter, while the 3.5-litre V6 with 235-horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque is easily capable of all that’s asked of it while maintaining a calm, dignified composure. I’ve tried the base Journey’s 2.4-litre four before and it’s not a bad lump with 173-hp and 166 lb-ft of torque at its disposal,
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| More convenient touches include this LED flashlight that recharges in its own flush-mounted charger integrated within the cargo area left side panel. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
At the end of the day the 2010 Dodge Journey doesn’t satisfy all of the needs of the regular-wheelbase Caravan customer it has been targeted to woo, but as far as midsize crossovers go it’s a really innovative compromise, offering minivan-like features at a very bottom-end domestic minivan price point. Yes, the Journey is all about value, and to that end Canada’s number one selling crossover is obviously hitting the nail right on the head.
Interior
- Seating: 5 seats
- Audio system with AM/FM
radio, 6 CDs (reads MP3)
; includes RDS - Delayed/fade courtesy
lights - Driver and passenger
vanity mirror - Service interval
indicator - Clock
- Floor covering: carpet in
passenger compartment and
carpet in load area - Load restraint: hooks
- Front seat center armrest
- Front seat: driver bucket
; details: manual height
adj., front seat:
passenger bucket - Steering wheel ; includes
tilting adjustment and
telescopic adjustment - Cupholders in front row,
rear seats and 3rd row
seats - Air conditioning
- Rear side windows: on
driver side and passenger
side - Front power windows with
1 express, rear power
windows - Fuel consumption: city=
11.0 (L/100km); highway=
7.9 (L/100km); combined=
9.6 (L/100km); vehicle
range: 812 km / 505 miles
- 6 speakers
- 12V in cargo, front and
rear - Front and rear reading
lights - Dashboard
- Tachometer
- Luxury trim: chrome on
shifter - Driver and passenger 3rd
row windows - Seat upholstery: upgraded
cloth - Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: 40/20/40
split bench with seating
for three ; details:
manual recline and manual
fore/aft - Power steering
- Ventilation system with
cabin filter - Rear view mirror
- Fixed rear window with
defroster and
intermittent wiper - 6-disc DVD changer in
dashboard - Audio Connectivity: AUX
jack
Exterior
- Trunk/hatch spoiler
- Driver and passenger door
mirror: heated, black,
power adjustable - Spare wheel: spacesaver
with steel rim
- Pearl paint
- Windshield wipers with
variable intermittent
wipe - Doors: driver, rear
driver, passenger and
rear passenger : front
hinged
Mechanical
- Front-wheel drive
- Electronic traction
control (via ABS & engine
management) - Fuel system: multi-point
injection - Independent front strut
suspension with
stabilizer bar and coil
springs, independent rear
multi-link suspension
with stabilizer bar and
coil springs - Powertrain type :
combustion
- 4.280:1 axle ratio
- Emissions data: CO2:
4,613 kg/yr - Fuel: unleaded ( 87
octane) - Transmission: 4-speed
automatic ; incl. shifter
on floor
Safety
- 4 disc brakes (2
ventilated) - Painted front and rear
bumpers - Headlights: halogen with
complex surface lens - Daytime running lights
- Remote keyless power
locks ; includes
trunk/hatch - Front side airbag
- 3-point height adjustable
front seat belts with
pre-tensioners for driver
and passenger - Stability control
- Brake assist system
- Roll stability control
- ABS
- Immobilizer
- Headlight control
- All three rows protected
by side curtain airbag - Intelligent driver front
airbag, intelligent
passenger front airbag
with occupant sensors - 2 active height
adjustable head
restraints for front
seats, 2 active head
restraints for rear seats - 3-point rear seat belts
for driver, passenger and
center - Electronic brake
distribution - Low tire pressure
indicator
Dimensions
- External dimensions:
overall length (mm):
4,887, overall width
(mm): 1,834, overall
height (mm): 1,692,
wheelbase (mm): 2,890,
front track (mm): 1,570,
rear track (mm): 1,582
and curb to curb turning
circle (mm): 11,738 - Cargo capacity: rear seat
down (litres): 1,914 and
all seats in place
(litres): 1,121 - Engine: 2.4L in-line
four-cylinder DOHC with
VVT ( 10.5 :1 compression
ratio ; 4 valves per
cylinder) - Front and rear all-season
tires with black sidewall
: 225/ 70/ " T " rated - Weights: gross vehicle
weight rating (kg):
2,270, curb weight (kg):
1,724, gross trailer
weight braked (kg): 450
and payload allowance
(kg): 546
- Internal dimensions:
front headroom (mm):
1,036, rear headroom
(mm): 1,013, front hip
room (mm): 1,367, rear
hip room (mm): 1,382,
front leg room (mm):
1,036, rear leg room
(mm): 853, front shoulder
room (mm): 1,460 and rear
shoulder room (mm): 1,444 - Cargo area dimensions:
width between arches
(mm): 1,051, height (mm):
842 and loading floor
height (mm): 782 - 78 litre fuel tank
- Power: 173 HP @ 6,000
rpm; 166 ft lb of torque
@ 4,000 rpm - Front and rear steel
wheels: 16"x 6.5" ;
includes full wheel
covers
Misc
- Charges: Air Conditioning
Tax $ 100.00
- Delivery/freight charge:
$ 1,400.00
(AWS) Smokers Group
Cigar lighter in front seats Front ashtray
(J003) Standard Metallic Paint
Metallic paint
Excludes: [J005] Standard Gloss Paint
(J005) Standard Gloss Paint
Gloss paint
Excludes: [J003] Standard Metallic Paint
(RSP) UConnect Hands-Free Communication
Electrochromic rear view mirror Wireless connection: Bluetooth Voice activating system includes phone
(ADX) Exterior Appearance Package
Front and rear alloy wheels: 16"x 6.5" Front fog lights Removable roof rails
Excludes: [ALW] SE Plus Group
(ALW) SE Plus Group
Ventilation system with cabin filter Cargo area cover Partial overhead console Anti-theft protection: remote control and peripheral Cruise control Privacy glass on rear and rear side Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror Leather multi-function steering wheel ; includes tilting adjustment and telescopic adjustment Remote audio controls: steering wheel mounted Luxury trim: leather on shifter Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio (reads MP3) ; includes RDS Roof rails black
Excludes: [AWX] Safe & Sound Group And [ADX] Exterior Appearance Package
(AGV) Flexible Seating Group
Rear seats: split-folding split bench with seating for three split Third row seats: split-folding, split bench with seating for two reclining and fold flat to floor 2 head restraints for 3rd row seats Rear air conditioner Engine coolant system rear heater Passenger seat and rear seats secondary ventilation controls Cupholders in 3rd row seats If: [ALW] SE Plus Group New Price 1275.00:
(AYY) Family Value Group
2 integrated child safety seat in rear seats Front seat: driver ; details: manual lumbar adj.
(AWX) Safe & Sound Group
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3) Entertainment display screen located in front
Excludes: [ALW] SE Plus Group
(22F) Quick Order
Base vehicle with standard equipment













