![]() 3, through Simcoe, Dunnville and Port Colborne to Niagara, instead of the high-speed highway route along the 401. So, it meant a two-and-a-half hour drive each way to the Niagara area, giving me ample opportunity to get to know the Journey.įrom my home in southwestern Ontario, I took the ?scenic? route east along Hwy. My road test of the Journey happened to coincide with a trip to Niagara Falls for the annual Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) TestFest. The 2.4-litre comes with a four-speed automatic. The 2.4-litre mentioned above is the base engine, but our tester had the 283 hp Pentastar 3.6-litre V6, mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. Today?s Journey is much more refined than the original with an upgraded interior and more sophisticated exterior styling. It also has seven airbags, electronic stability control, and a six-speaker audio system with a 4.3-inch multimedia centre. Our tester had other options that took the as-tested price to $39,805, including $1,695 freight and PDI.ĭodge describes the base Journey, which is called the Canada Value Package ($19,995) as a ?rare combination of versatility, performance, fuel economy and value.?įor the price of a compact car or crossover, the mid-size CVP Journey comes equipped with a 173 hp 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder engine, dual zone air conditioning, and steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. This Crossroad AWD sits at the top of the model scale with a starting price of $33,895. Our tester was the 2015 Crossroad AWD model, an upscale package that offers standard luxury features like leather-faced seating, 19-inch black aluminum wheels, premium six-speaker audio system with subwoofer and unique chrome accents on the front and rear fascias that set the model apart from other trim levels. Since making its debut as a 2009 model, the Journey has come a long way in terms of styling and packaging. ![]() The Journey is the Number One selling crossover in Canada, probably because it comes in such a wide range of models, with a starting price of $19,995.ĭodge calls it the ?Swiss Army Knife? of crossovers because it offers four- or six-cylinder engines, front- or all-wheel drive and five- or seven-passenger seating. This is a comfortable five-passenger mid-size crossover with optional third-row seating that can accommodate up to seven passengers ? great for young families who occasionally have car pool duties for school, sports or other recreational activities. 2015 Dodge Journey AWD has lots to offerĪre you in the market for a family vehicle and want something other than the typical minivan? 2015 Dodge Journey Crossroad AWD at a glanceĮNGINE: 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 (283 hp, 260 lb/ft of torque) with a six-speed automatic transmission.ĬARGO: 303 litres behind third-row seats, 1,048 litres behind second row, 1,914 litres behind first row seats.įUEL ECONOMY: 14.5L/100 km city, 9.9L/100 km highway.
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