Red Dodge Journey in wooded area in Canada


Journey to a Dealership Near You For a Deal on This Gem


Good as New with Bob McHugh

 

 


Side view of red Dodge Journey in Canadian outdoorsThe Dodge Journey is a long serving and highly versatile crossover utility vehicle (2009-2020). It features three rows of seating for up to seven passengers, and has been around since 2009. Just two editions, Canadian Value Package and Crossroad, were marketed for the recent model year, which is a good indicator that the end of this Journey is upon us.

Power, for both editions, is provided by a tried and trusted 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine that can generate 172 horsepower and 165 lb.-ft. of torque, (fuel economy: City/Hwy - 12.7/9.2  L/100km) and it’s mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Alas, the more powerful, but fuel thirsty, 3.6-litre V6, which also came with all-wheel-drive, is no longer offered new. You might, however, be able to track one down at your local Certified Pre-Owned Canada affiliated dealership. 

The four-banger engine provides surprisingly good low-end power and is a quiet performer at highway speeds. Steering wheel effort is on the light side and all-round driver visibility is better than most in this class, plus a Rear Park Assist system is now a standard feature. These are all bonus attributes if your Journey, like most of them, will spend a substantial part of its life in urban parking lots and shopping malls, etc. 

Black interior of Dodge Journey in CanadaThe wide-opening rear doors are kid-friendly, especially if they are tots and you have to grapple with getting them in and out of child restraint seats. The interior is both spacious and functional, as the second and third-row seats all fold flat to create a gaping 1.9 cubic metres (67.6 cu. ft.) of cargo space. Cleverly concealed and removable in-floor storage bins, ahead of the second-row seats, that can hold everything from muddy clothes to pop cans, or even hide valuables, are also available.

Although Journey has been around for awhile, it’s been updated with most of the latest technologies. Keyless entry, push-button start and the Uconnect infotainment system are standard. The Crossroad edition comes with an extra large 21-cm (8.4-inch) touch-screen and can offer integrated voice-command and navigation systems with the ability to check on stuff like local fuel prices.

Dodge Journey is also not lacking in terms of passenger safety and security, with more than 40 features available. These include multistage front passenger air bags, active head restraints, electronic stability control with all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and Brake Assist, driver-side knee blocker air bag, side-curtain air bags covering all three rows, front seat-mounted side air bags, LATCH child seat anchor system and trailer-sway control.

Rear of red Dodge Journey in grassy plain in CanadaMoving up to the Crossroad edition adds a horde of neat features including 19-inch wheels, LED (ring of fire) taillights, three-zone automatic climate control, a sunroof, that large Uconnect touch-screen, leather upholstery and those under-floor storage bins. 

It’s been a long road to this Journey’s end and it will be interesting to see what Dodge will come up with as its replacement. One thing is almost certain, it’ll cost more!   

Fuel Economy: City: 12.7 L/100km / Highway: 9.2 L/100km / Combined: 11.1 L/100km 

2016 $13,000 to $17,000
2017 $15,000 to $19,000
2018 $17,000 to $22,000 
2019 $19,000 to $25,000