Dodge Journey is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas, flex-fuel engines that produce from 173 to 283 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,700 to $3,000, which over the course of five years will cost you $4,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 4-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 Journey has a relatively long wheelbase ( 113.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3818 - 4238 lbs.
2016 Journey seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on hips and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Journey ia a class-leader on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is the largest among its peers with 37 - 39.6 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Journey SE | 2016 Journey SXT | 2016 Journey Crossroad | 2016 Journey Crossroad Plus | 2016 Journey R/T |
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Starging MSRP | $20,995 | $24,895 | $26,295 | $27,395 | $31,795 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 3.6L V-6 |
HP | 173 hp | 173 hp | 173 hp | 173 hp | 283 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
Highway | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $3,000 |
2016 Journey SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $2,840 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Journey
2016 Journey SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed three hundred and twelve complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Dodge, which by itself is a relatively high number.