2011 DODGE JOURNEY

With all of the Chrysler models receiving updates both significant and otherwise, it's understandable if you've gotten a little lost in the fray. Here's what you need to know: One of the most surprising bright lights to come out of the company's refresh bender is the 2011 Dodge Journey. While the 2011 Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango may have stolen the spotlight with their new sheetmetal, the Journey has transmogrified into a small family hauler that offers plenty of horsepower, acceptable fuel economy and a massively updated interior. There's even one of the quickest and largest touchscreens of any vehicle we've come across nestled in the dash.
The Dodge Journey is a midsize crossover based on a car-like structure. It's capable and versatile enough to compete with large truck based sport utility vehicles.

The Journey has new trim names for the 2011 model year. The base front-wheel drive model is the Express and it includes a 173-hp 2.4-liter engine matched with a four-speed automatic transmission. The front-wheel and all-wheel drive models are available in Mainstreet, R/T, Crew, and Lux trims. All these models include a "new for 2011" 3.6-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features include six airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, brake assist, traction control, and stability control. The car specification of Dodge Journey has many available convenience features including a fold-flat front passenger seat for transporting long items, Flip'n'Stow and In-Floor storage areas under the front passenger and rear seats, and Tilt'n'Slide to enable easy access to the third-row seat.
For 2011, the Dodge Journey gets new trims and a new 3.6-liter V6 engine.
Market Price : $20,779

2011 DODGE JOURNEY SPECIFICATIONS
Trim Type : Express 4dr FWD

• Exterior : 
• Length: 192.4", Body width: 72.2", Body height: 66.6", Wheelbase: 113.8", Ground clearance: 7.2", Curb: 3,796 lbs., Gross weight: 5,005 lbs. 
• Interior : 
• Front head room: 41", Rear head room: 40", Front shoulder room: 58", Rear shoulder room: 57", Front hip room: 54", Rear hip room: 54", Front leg room: 40.8", Rear leg room: 33.6", Luggage capacity: 39.6 cu.ft., Maximum cargo capacity: 67.6 cu.ft., Standard seating: 5. 
• Performance : 
• Base engine size: 2.4 liters, Base engine type: I-4, Horsepower: 173 hp, Horsepower rpm: 6,000, Torque: 166 lb-ft., Torque rpm: 4,400, Payload: 1,003 lbs., Maximum towing capacity: 1,000 lbs., Drive type: front-wheel, Turning radius: 19.2". 
• MPG : 
• Fuel tank capacity: 20.5 gal., EPA mileage estimates: 19 City / 26 Hwy. 
• Mechanical : 
• Engine: 2.4L I-4, Engine - valvetrain: DOHC, Recommended fuel: regular unleaded, Brakes: 4-wheel Disc, Anti-lock braking system (ABS): 4-wheel, Brake assist: Std, Drive type: Front-Wheel, Engine block heater: Opt, Exhaust: Stainless steel, Steering: rack and pinion, Speed sensitive steering: Std, Suspension tuning: Regular, Front suspension type: Strut, Front anti-roll bar: Std, Front shocks: Gas-pressurized, Front springs: Coil, Rear suspension type: Multi-Link, Rear anti-roll bar: Std, Rear shocks: gas-pressurized, Rear springs: Coil, Electronic stability system: Std, Sequential shift control: AUTOSTICK, Transmission: 4-spd w/OD, Axle ratio: 4.28, Traction control: ABS and driveline.