Dodge Journey | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Dodge (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) |
Also called | Fiat Freemont (Australia/Europe/Brazil/China/South Korea) Dodge JC (Japan) Dodge JCUV (China) |
Production | 2008–present |
Model years | 2009–present |
Assembly | Toluca, Mexico State (TCA) |
Designer | Ryan Nagode |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
Body style | Five-door SUV |
Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
Platform | Chrysler JC platform |
Related |
Chrysler 200 Chrysler Sebring Dodge Avenger |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0L VW TDI I4 (diesel) 2.0L MultiJet II I4 (diesel) 2.4 L World I4 (gasoline) 2.7 L LH V6 (gasoline) 3.5 L EGF V6 (gasoline) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (gasoline) |
Transmission | 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic 5-speed Magna T355 manual 6-speed Aisin BG6 manual 6-speed Fiat C635 manual 6-speed Getrag Mps6 DCT automatic 6-speed Ultradrive 62TE automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in (2,890 mm) |
Length | 192.4 in (4,887 mm) |
Width | 72.2 in (1,834 mm) |
Height | 66.6 in (1,692 mm) R/T: 69.5 in (1,765 mm) |
Curb weight | 3,818 lb (1,732 kg) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | North America: Dodge Magnum Dodge Caravan (short-wheelbase version only) Chrysler Pacifica Europe: Fiat Ulysse Fiat Multipla Fiat Croma |
The Dodge Journey is a mid-size crossover SUV manufacted and marketed by FCA's Dodge brand since model year (MY) 2009, with revisions for MY 2011.
With styling by Ryan Nagode, the Journey is marketed globally, in Europe as the Fiat Freemont and in Australia, with RHD since April 2013.
The Dodge Journey is a SUV, unveiled first at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and later appearing at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Identified internally as the JC49, the Journey shares a modified platform with the Dodge Avenger and an identical wheelbase to the outgoing short wheel base Chrysler minivan, a slightly shorter wheelbase 113.8 in (2,891 mm) than the outgoing Chrysler Pacifica. Featuring 5 or (5+2) passenger seating with four forward-hinged doors, the Journey is available with a four-cylinder engine, as with past models of the Chrysler minivans.
Production versions of 2009 model year vehicles went on sale in March 2008 in North America, and mid-2008 elsewhere. A version for the Chinese market was unveiled at Auto China in 2008, marketed as the JCUV. Initial model production began in 2009. Freemont went on sale in Russia in 2013.
Halfway through the 2009 model year, the model name emblem moved to the right-end of the trunk lid, replaced by the brand emblem.
Revisions for the 2011 model year include modifications to the grille, lower front fascia, redesigned interior, suspension, steering, powertrain, and use of Dodge's new logo, launched in 2010, as well as LED Taillights as standard on SE and above trim levels.