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2013 Dodge Journey Interior

# 18 out of 22 in 2013 affordable midsize suvs.

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2013 Dodge Journey Interior Review

With ample storage cubbies and optional integrated child booster seats, reviewers agree that the 2013 Dodge Journey offers features that make sense for families on the go. They also note that the Journey’s cabin is finished in price-appropriate materials, and an optional third-row seat makes the Journey one of the few affordable compact SUVs that can seat seven. While the base Journey offers a competitive list of standard features, test drivers note that the standard infotainment system isn’t as refined as they would like.

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• "Journey's cabin is class competitive, with good fit and finish. Materials might seem a bit dull, but nothing feels cheap." -- Consumer Guide  
• "In terms of quality and design, the Journey's interior is a cut above most, full of high-end features and clever storage compartments demanded by families on the go." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "I really dig the LED taillights, and the interior … impressed me with its attractive materials and cool ambient lighting." -- Automobile Magazine (2012)
• "An attractive three-spoke steering wheel, simplified center stack, and softer touch materials are now standard. When you're cooped up on the road during daily schlepping duties, an inviting interior is a godsend." -- Motor Trend (2011)

The base Journey seats five, but an optional third-row seat is available on all trims, which ups seating capacity to seven. Most reviewers agree that the first and second rows of the 2013 Journey offer plenty of space for adults and kids alike. However, they also note that the optional third-row seat is best left to small children. The Journey’s second row is available with integrated child booster seats, and one reviewer writes that they’re a worthwhile option that enhances the Journey’s family friendly appeal. Other options and features available on higher trims include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power driver’s seat and leather upholstery.

• "The available booster seats are a boon for families with children who have outgrown their car seats, but are still required by law to be in boosters. They're an inexpensive option that's well worth having." -- Consumer Guide  
• "Passengers in the front and second-row had nothing but praise for their accommodations, but those in the third row agreed it was best suited for small children." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "Like the RAV4, the Journey offers a small third-row seat that is useful for occasionally taking on a couple of extra kids." -- Edmunds (2012)
• "Second-row seating is on the tight side for full-size adults, the third row even more so -- one of the compromises that come with a smaller crossover." -- Motor Trend (2011)

Interior Features

The 2013 Journey comes with standard features that include push-button start, dual-zone air conditioning and a six-speaker stereo with a 4.3-inch touch-screen display, an auxiliary input and a USB port. Options and features available on higher trims include an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control, automatic headlights, navigation and an upgraded stereo that comes with an 8.4-inch touch-screen display, satellite radio and Bluetooth.

Most reviewers agree that the standard Uconnect touch-screen infotainment system is difficult to use. They note that the display is small and that it makes climate control adjustments confusing. Instead, they recommend getting the optional infotainment system, which features a larger display, Bluetooth and satellite radio. Many test drivers say that the upgrade is well worth it, noting that the system is extremely easy to use.

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• "The standard touchscreen interface is a bit on the small side, but it works well enough." -- Consumer Guide  
• "Soft-touch surfaces abound, and the big 8.4-inch touch-screen audio system, featuring the Uconnect suite of communication and connectivity options, is one of the best, most intuitive systems available." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "The touch screen is very small and flanked by giant, plain-looking buttons; its operation is complicated by the fact that the climate-control settings are displayed on the screen but adjusted only via large knobs located on the center stack. The whole setup feels really crude, as if it was cobbled together at the last minute." -- Automobile Magazine (2012) 
• "We especially like the extra-large touchscreen interface available on most models." -- Edmunds (2012)

The Journey has 67.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front row. Five-seat models have 39.6 cubic feet of space behind the second row, while seven-seat versions have 37 and 10.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second and third rows, respectively. While reviewers agree that the Journey offers a competitive amount of cargo space, they’re particularly impressed with its small item storage spaces, which include a large glovebox as well as storage compartments under the front passenger seat and below the cargo floor.

• "In addition to the deep center console and upper and lower glove boxes, Journey boasts an available under-cushion front-passenger seat small-item compartment, two good sized foot-well storage compartments in the 2nd row, and a large, deep storage tray beneath the rear load floor." -- Consumer Guide
• "I was a bit surprised to find the seat cushion of the front passenger seat flipped up and forward to reveal a storage cubby, although I had more use of the fold-flat front seatback when bringing home a bundle of lengthy storage organizers." -- Automobile Magazine (2012) 
• "For smaller items, the Journey does its best Millennium Falcon impersonation with storage bins hidden under the second-row floor as well as under the passenger seat." -- Edmunds (2012)

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Pros & Cons

• Pro: Sophisticated interior
• Pro: family-friendly size
• Pro: available built-in booster seats
• Pro: strong V6
• Pro: smart touchscreen interface.
• Con: Overmatched four-cylinder delivers slow acceleration and poor fuel economy.

Full Edmunds Review: 2013 Dodge Journey SUV

For 2013, the Dodge Journey Crew trim boasts a stronger value proposition, as Dodge has added a few more standard features (such as leather upholstery and heated front seats) and reduced its price.

Edmunds says

Though not an obvious choice, the 2013 Dodge Journey has many positive attributes to make it worthy of consideration.

Vehicle overview

When it debuted four years ago, the Dodge Journey crossover didn't have much in its favor. We used the comment "Needs Improvement" so frequently on its report card that we were certain its fate as a back-of-the-class entry was sealed. Yet two years later it was more like "Most Improved" as the Journey underwent a complete under-the-skin makeover that put it on the honor roll. Yes, the 2013 Dodge Journey may look the same as that original '09, but they're as different as a scholar-athlete is from the class clown.

Always in its favor has been the Journey's interior versatility. Roomier than your typical compact crossover SUV, the more wagon-like Journey offers a small third-row seat that can accommodate a couple of small kids. That added flexibility, along with its reasonable dimensions, makes the Journey the just-right choice for an ideal family vehicle without the added cost, fuel appetite and parking hassles of the larger three-row crossovers.

Under the hood, it's a tale of two engines -- one desirable and one not. The base four-cylinder is underpowered and its fuel economy isn't that great. The 3.6-liter V6, on the other hand, is one of the most potent engines in this segment, yet it still provides decent fuel economy. Underway, the Journey boasts composed handling and a supple ride, while inside is a stylish cabin fitted with high-quality materials and stocked with user-friendly high-tech features. Other attributes include hidden storage compartments and optional integrated child seats.

Thanks to its well-rounded nature, the 2013 Dodge Journey earns our approval. Of course, there are other impressive choices available as well. We also like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento ; both boast a small but usable third-row seat, better four-cylinder performance and available V6 engines. If a third row isn't a priority, models like the Ford Escape or Honda CR-V are also excellent. But overall the Journey is a respectable pick for a small crossover, particularly with the optional V6.

2013 Dodge Journey models

The 2013 Dodge Journey is available in five- and seven-passenger configurations. It is available in American Value Package (AVP), SE, SXT, R/T and Crew trim levels.

The American Value Package comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, cruise control, dual-zone manual climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a sliding and reclining second-row seat and a six-speaker sound system with a compact touchscreen interface, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.

The SE adds privacy tinted glass, side roof rails and LED taillights.

Moving up to the SXT adds 17-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, unique front/rear fascias, a cargo cover/net and satellite radio. A premium sound system, sunroof and 19-inch wheels are optional.

The Crew adds a V6 engine, remote start, 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a six-way power driver seat (with four-way lumbar adjustment), dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 115-volt power outlet, a premium audio system, Bluetooth and a fold-flat front passenger seat (with hidden storage bin).

The R/T includes all the Crew features (minus the roof rails) and adds a monochrome exterior treatment, special 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and black perforated-leather upholstery with red stitching.

Some of the higher trim's features are available on the lower trims via option packages, while other available features (depending on trim) include rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a folding/reclining third-row seat, three-zone automatic climate control (with rear air-conditioning), integrated second-row child booster seats, a rear seat entertainment system and a navigation system with an 8.4-inch display.

Performance & mpg

The 2013 Dodge Journey AVP, SE and SXT are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard. Its EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined – not great given its anemic acceleration and thriftier competitors.

Optional on the SXT and standard on the Crew and R/T is a 3.6-liter V6. It's good for 283 hp and 260 lb-ft and is matched to a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. At the track we recorded a 7.5-second 0-60-mph time for a Journey V6 FWD, an average time for the class. Fuel economy stands at 17/25/20 with front-wheel drive and 16/24/19 with all-wheel drive; both are a little below average for V6-powered small crossovers.

Every 2013 Dodge Journey comes standard with antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, active front head restraints, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Integrated second-row child booster seats are optional on every Journey. In Edmunds brake testing, a Journey V6 FWD came to a stop from 60 mph in 121 feet, an average performance for its segment.

In government crash tests, the Journey received four out of five stars for overall crash protection, with four stars awarded for frontal-impact protection and five stars for side-impact protection. In crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Journey received the top score of "Good" in the frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests.

The 2013 Dodge Journey's four-cylinder engine just doesn't have enough power to get this heavy crossover moving. It also doesn't provide enough fuel economy to justify its lackluster performance. As such, we'd avoid it and step up to the 3.6-liter V6. This engine is used throughout the Chrysler/Dodge lineups, and for good reason: It offers smooth, robust power and decent fuel economy. Unfortunately, its six-speed automatic transmission can be slow to respond when a downshift (or two) is needed.

On the move, the Journey is competent for the class, with a smooth ride and secure handling. The latter feels especially confident, boasting precise steering with a light yet still nicely weighted feel to it. That said, a Ford Escape or Honda CR-V likely will feel more agile around town, while the Chevy Equinox provides an even more comfortable and quiet ride on the freeway.

From both design and execution standpoints, the Journey's interior rates as one of the best in the segment. The materials are high in quality, the design is clean and modern and the up-to-the-minute technology is pretty easy to use. We especially like the extra-large touchscreen interface available on most models.

Other strengths for the Journey include its clever storage bins and available integrated child seats that make it decidedly family-friendly. Also helping that cause is a versatile seating arrangement. While the Dodge's sliding and reclining second-row seat is now the norm for this class, its optional third-row seat is not. Like the one in the Toyota RAV4, this seat is far from adult-friendly, but if you need to take a couple extra kids to a T-ball game, it should come in handy.

In terms of hauling cargo, the Journey offers a total capacity of 68 cubic feet with all rear seats folded. That's a few cubes smaller than the RAV4 and CR-V, but bigger than the Chevy Equinox. For smaller items, the Journey provides storage bins hidden under the second-row floor as well as under the passenger seat.

Edmunds Insurance Estimator

The Edmunds TCO ® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2013 Dodge   Journey in North Dakota is:

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