Dodge Journey (08-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 08 December 2008
Dodge is promising families a best-of-all-worlds compromise with the Journey, a 'crossover' estate that blends seating for seven, the interior space and versatility of a people carrier and the fuel efficiency of a hatchback. The list price is lower than similar cars like the Ford S-MAX and Renault Grand Scenic plus the Journey is better equipped. Typical Dodge 'attitude' styling gives the car a bold appearance and the interior is practical and family-friendly. Unfortunately quality and refinement are lacking while the ride is spongy, taking the edge off comfort.
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Equipment

It might be competitively priced, but the Journey isn't short of standard equipment. All cars come with the same 5+2 seating layout with a 50/50 split folding third-row arrangement. Even the base SE model boasts triple-zone climate control, a tilt and reach-adjust steering wheel, tyre pressure monitoring, electrically-folding and heated mirrors, electric windows and a six-disc CD system with MP3 compatibility. SXT versions come with 17-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, front fog lights, trip computer and compass, stain-resistant cloth seats and a removable torch in the rear boot. The top R/T model gets 19-inch wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and bright side roof rails.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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