Dodge Journey

First generation (JC49, 2008–)

Unveiled first at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and later appearing at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Journey identified internally as the JC49, has an almost identical wheelbase 113.8 in (2891 mm) to the outgoing shorter-wheelbase Chrysler Pacifica. The Journey shares a modified platform with the Dodge Avenger. Featuring 5 or (5+2) passenger seating with four forward-hinged doors, and as with past models of the Chrysler minivans, the Journey is available with a four-cylinder engine. Similar to the Dodge Avenger, the Journey's exterior was styled by Chrysler's Ryan Nagode. 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.
Starting in the 2010 model year, the badging of "JOURNEY" moves to the right-end of the trunklid, and the left-end of the trunklid that once had the "JOURNEY" badge is replaced by "DODGE."

Engines

The available four-cylinder is a 2,360 cc (2.36 L; 144 cu in), with 173 horsepower (129 kW) and 166 foot-pounds force (225 N·m) of torque; a version of Chrysler's GEMA, "World Engine" class of four-cylinder engines shared with Hyundai and Mitsubishi.
The 3,518 cc (3.518 L; 214.7 cu in) V6 is only available in North America, with the six-speed automatic transmission. Other markets will have the six-speed automatic transmission with the flex-fuel (E85 compatible) 2.7 liter V6. All wheel drive will only be available with a V6. The powerplant produces 235 horsepower (175 kW) and 232 foot-pounds force (315 N·m) of torque.
A Volkswagen-sourced diesel engine is available outside of North America with an automatically shifted dual clutch transmission. Chrysler performed primary engineering for the dual-clutch transmission with support from long-time partner Getrag, who will ultimately build the transmission in the United States.
During development, Dodge benchmarked the European Ford S-Max, a popular multi-activity minivan.

North American models

The following trims are available in North America as of April 2008:

SE - 2.4L 173 hp (129 kW) I4
SXT - 3.5L 235 hp (175 kW) V6
SXT AWD - 3.5L 235 hp (175 kW) V6
R/T - 3.5L 235 hp (175 kW) V6
R/T AWD - 3.5L 235 hp (175 kW) V6

Features:

Aluminum hood.
Composite plastic tailgate.
One-third of the Journey's body-structure, by weight, made of high-strength steel.
Second row H-point is 1.6 inches (40 mm) higher than the first row; third row 0.6 inches (17 mm) higher still.
Rear doors open 90 degrees.
Markets outside North America in both left-hand and right-hand drive.
Under-floor storage lockers behind front seats.
Rear climate control vents and optional rear climate control panel.
Extra power outlets.
Optional hard-drive-based stereo/navigation/phone system.
Interior child-view mirror.
Rear doors open to a 90 degree angle allowing for easy rear access and helping child-seat installation.
Optional booster seats (these are not integrated child seats but are aimed at older children).
Theatre seating (second row is substantially higher than the first row).
Third row of foldaway "occasional use" seats (with minimal seat height and legroom).
Gas mileage: 16-19 city, 23-25 highway (2008 United States Environmental Protection Agency‎ figures).
Standard (US & Canada) multi-stage front driver and passenger air bags, front-seat-mounted side air bags, three-row side-curtain air bags, standard four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic stability program (ESP), and electronic roll mitigation, brake assist.
Traction control, rollover sensing, trailer sway control, tire pressure monitors, and a rear backup camera.

Production

Chrysler manufactures the Journey at the 220-acre (0.89 km2) Toluca Car Assembly in Toluca, Mexico on the same assembly line as the Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Dodge Journey

Manufacturer	Chrysler
Also called	Dodge JC (Japan) Dodge JCUV (China)
Production	2008–present
Model year(s)	2009–present
Assembly	Toluca Car Assembly, Toluca, Mexico
Predecessor	Dodge Caravan (Short wheelbase)
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style(s)	5-door wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive
Platform	Chrysler JC platform
Engine(s)	2.0 L I4 Diese 2.4 L (144 cu in) I4 2.7 L LH V6 3.5 L (215 cu in) EGG V6[1]l
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	113.8 in (2891 mm)
Length	192.4 in (4887 mm)
Width	72.2 in (1834 mm)
Height	66.6 in (1692 mm) R/T: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Related	Chrysler Sebring Dodge Avenger
Designer	Ryan Nagode