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2017 Dodge Journey Interior

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2017 Dodge Journey Interior Review

The 2017 Dodge Journey’s interior features quality materials and a stylish design, and the quality belies its low price. The seats are comfortable, though the optional third row is best left for smaller passengers. The infotainment system is one of the best on the market and is incredibly easy to use.

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• "In place of the old Rubbermaid interior is a thoroughly improved cabin highlighted by a rich-looking soft-touch touch dashboard and Dodge's three-spoke corporate steering wheel.” --  Left Lane News
• "The 2017 Journey's cabin provides generally pleasing materials and textures for the price, while the gauges and dashboard have a functional and contemporary design. In general, Dodge has done a nice job of keeping the Journey's innards up-to-date despite the vehicle's advanced age." --  Edmunds
• "The materials are upscale in look and feel, and the dashboard manages to look sleek and dressy without compromising the Journey's gauge legibility or ergonomics." --  AutoTrader (2015)

The Journey comes standard with two rows and seating for five on cloth upholstery. A third row that increases capacity to seven is available as an option or standard in higher trims. Other optional seating features include premium cloth seats, leather-bolstered seats with cloth inserts, full leather seats, a six-way power driver’s seat, heated seats, a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, and a heated steering wheel.

There are two complete and one partial LATCH system in the Journey, which are on the outboard and middle seats of the second row, respectively. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the system as Marginal, which is the second-worst designation. On all three seats, the top tether anchor is hard to find and could be confused with other hardware. The middle seat borrows one lower anchor from the passenger side seat, and it’s difficult to maneuver around the anchors. On the second row driver’s side seat, the lower anchors are too deep in the seat cushion. There are optional integrated child booster seats available for the second row that are easier to manipulate than the standard LATCH tethers and anchors.

The Journey’s front seats provide a good amount of comfort and support for long drives. The second-row seats are also comfortable and have decent legroom. Passenger space in the third row is marginal and better suited to smaller adults or children.

• "You'll find a fair amount of legroom behind the front seats, and the optional integrated child booster seats are a nice bonus. Furthering the family-oriented mission is the Journey's widely available third-row seat, which is bundled with a separate rear air-conditioner. This seat is far from adult-friendly, but it's handy if you need to shuttle a couple extra kids to soccer practice." --  Edmunds
• "Journey seats five occupants comfortably, while the third row is useful for carrying children and small adults on short....erm, journeys." --  Left Lane News
• "We like the Journey's upright seating position and found the front seats to be remarkably supportive and comfortable, even after driving long distances." --  Kelley Blue Book (2016)

Interior Features

Standard features include a USB port, an infotainment system with a 4.3-inch touch screen, a six-speaker audio system, proximity key entry, and push-button ignition. Optional features include tri-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, Bluetooth with voice command activation, an 8.4-inch infotainment touch screen, a six-speaker Alpine premium sound system with subwoofer, a DVD player with a 9-inch screen, navigation, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, remote start, a 115-volt power outlet, a security alarm, and a universal garage door opener.

The Dodge Uconnect infotainment system earns strong acclaim for its ease of use. Its display screen is sharp and easy to read, and menus are intuitive and easy to navigate. Other controls, for functions like audio or climate, are also easy to find and use.

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• "Moreover, the available Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment interface is one of the best in the business, thanks to large, easily readable typefaces and icons and sensible menus. Few systems are more straightforward to use or pleasing to the eye." --  Edmunds
• "One of the best features of the Journey is its available Uconnect infotainment system. In addition to a large and easy-to-use 8.4-inch touch screen centered in the dash, there are supplementary buttons for climate and audio that are simple to see and use." --  Kelley Blue Book (2016)
• "The standard 4.3-in touchscreen is unusual in a sub-$20,000 automobile, reminding us of Volkswagen's standard touchscreen stereos -- a premium touch. But the big technology news in the Journey is the 8.4-in touchscreen (optional on the SXT model and standard on the Limited and R/T models), which brings iPad-like crispness and ease of use into your driving experience. It's one of the best infotainment interfaces on the market, and it even includes an SD-card interface to give you more options in portable media. We highly recommend it." --  AutoTrader (2015)

The Journey offers 10.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 37 feet with the third row folded (39.6 in 2-row models), and 67.6 cubic feet maximum volume with all seats folded down. Those numbers are among the lowest in the class. Compartments under the seats and floor give additional storage space, and an optional folding front passenger seat allows for transport of exceptionally long items.

• "Lower all the seats and the Journey provides 67.6 cubic feet of total cargo capacity, which is an average capacity among small crossovers." --  Edmunds
• "Dodge's Journey SUV for 2016 has numerous clever storage ideas. Not only does the rear seat fold flush, there are additional storage bins beneath the 2nd-row floor and front-passenger seat cushion. The same seat can fold flat to better accommodate long items such as a surfboard and skis." --  Kelley Blue Book (2016)
• "Cargo capacity behind the third row is just 10.7 cu ft., i.e., a few grocery bags' worth, but there are 39.6 cu ft. behind the second row and 67.6 cu ft. behind the first row. Those are competitive numbers for this type of vehicle." --  AutoTrader (2015)

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Dodge Journey Cargo Space

Are you researching the cargo space in a Dodge Journey? On this page, we'll list the cargo space dimensions for the 12 years of data we have for the Dodge Journey - from 2009 to the most recent model in 2020.

The Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of 67.6 ft 3 depending on the model trim and year.

Dodge Journey Cargo Space by Year

In the sections below we'll give you all of the cargo space dimensions for each specific Dodge Journey model year.

2020 Dodge Journey

The 2020 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the cargo space dimensions for your 2020 Dodge Journey.

2019 Dodge Journey

The 2019 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the cargo space dimensions for your 2019 Dodge Journey.

2018 Dodge Journey

The 2018 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the cargo space dimensions for your 2018 Dodge Journey.

2017 Dodge Journey

The 2017 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the cargo space dimensions for your 2017 Dodge Journey.

2016 Dodge Journey

The 2016 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2015 Dodge Journey

The 2015 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2014 Dodge Journey

The 2014 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2013 Dodge Journey

The 2013 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2012 Dodge Journey

The 2012 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2011 Dodge Journey

The 2011 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2010 Dodge Journey

The 2010 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2009 Dodge Journey

The 2009 Dodge Journey has a total cargo space of between 67.6 ft 3 .

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2017 Dodge Journey

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• Durable interiors
• Spacious cargo areas
• Solid V-6 engine
• Good handling for a big crossover
• Very poor safety scores
• 4-speed automatic
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features & specs

The 2017 dodge journey is a minivan in every way except its doors. families will be tempted by the price, but there are better, safer picks out there..

The 2017 Dodge Journey makes a bid for two automotive records this year: one of the lowest-priced family crossovers with seven seats; and, one of the oldest new cars on the road today.

Considering the Journey's value proposition and age it shouldn't be surprising that it scores a below-average score of 4.0 out of 10. Fuel economy and performance are middle-of-the-road, but its safety score and features are sub-standard. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)

Styling and performance

Taking a page from the Jeep Wrangler playbook (and perhaps not intentionally), the Dodge Journey has become uniquely utilitarian and an automotive throwback of sorts. Its slab-sided exterior is a chiseled look for a segment that's evolved into more organic and rounded shapes, and we can't help but guess that's a byproduct of inattention. Inside is the same story, but with a better outcome. The Journey missed Dodge's warm and organic shapes period, which can be found in the Durango, so its surfaces are functional, high-quality, and easily cleanable.

Under the hood the Journey carries forward with the same engine options as last year.

A base inline-4 is standard on front-drive models, paired with an aged 4-speed automatic that the original Dodge brothers may have co-engineered. (We're guessing, anyway.) Its 173 horsepower is barely enough to motivate the 5,000-pound crossover forward, and predictably the 4-speed isn't the most fuel efficient.

Stepping up to higher trims or all-wheel drive nets a corporate 3.6-liter V-6, dubbed "Pentastar," under the Journey's hood that makes a more adequate 283-hp and 260 pound-feet of torque. It's mercifully paired to a 6-speed automatic, which means fuel economy isn't all that thirstier than the inline-4. Paying more really gets more in this case.

Comfort, safety, and features

The Journey makes its case in interior storage and convenience, which isn't surprising based on Dodge's institutional knowledge from their minivans. Cubbies and bins abound, and the Journey's copious amount of cargo space is highlighted by an accessible, flat-loading floor. Behind the second row is 37 cubic feet of cargo storage, the third row (if equipped) still has 10.7 cubic feet—or enough room for a few grocery sacks. Lay all the rear rows flat and 67 cubic feet of room opens up, which is enough for any ambitious home improvement store run.

Durable cloth adorns base models, while leather hides with mesh inserts are available on upper trims. High-quality hard plastics are everywhere and, when paired with cloth upholstery, should make the Journey one of the most kid-proof cars on the road.

Predictably a car with an aging structure won't do well on modern tests, but Dodge's inexplicable negligence has netted one of the lowest safety scores on our ratings scale. The Journey gets a "Poor" rating on the IIHS small-overlap crash test and a four-star rating from the feds in their testing. Those scores combined with poor outward vision and no standard rearview camera mean that the Journey becomes a head-scratcher for families shopping who prioritize value and safety.

Both Ford and Hyundai have improved safety ratings in the middle of model years for their family-focused crossovers, we're just not sure why Dodge hasn't done the same?

The top-of-the-line R/T models are gone for 2017, but have been replaced with Journey GT badges instead. Base Journeys are relatively spartan, and Dodge seems willing to charge for features others throw in as standard, including Bluetooth connectivity and infotainment screens that are 5.0 inches or larger.

2017 Dodge Journey Styling

The journey is inoffensive, but also unremarkable..

The 2017 Dodge Journey has become unintentionally utilitarian, a slab-sided wagon without much style that doesn't move the needle forward as much as it completely avoids the dial altogether.

We gave it a 4 out of 10 on our styling scale for an average interior, but below average exterior. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)

The Journey definitely has its own look as a crossover, one that blends minivan practicality in a mass-market shape. Its approach is more angular and creased than many crossovers today, but that has us wondering if the Journey is unique, or if its just conservative and aged? We'd say the latter, and that its a relic of another era that's been carried over mostly unchanged.

Inside the Journey is smooth and swoopy, but has missed out on the warm and organic look adorning other Dodge crossovers such as the Durango. There's enough to love in the simple layout, which has large dials and knobs framed by high-quality materials. Although the interior materials are dark, there's enough well-placed brightwork to break it up and also give it a slightly more upscale feel.

Open the Journey's door, and a bolt of metallic trim directs you quickly across a more softly sculpted dash. The contoured center stack gets mixed in with round cut-tube gauges and a blocky steering wheel, and it all goes together quite well, with a large infotainment screen at center plus no-fuss climate controls that ride sidesaddle on that middle strip of bright trim. Again, it's definitely not up to the times with other Dodge interiors, but it's attractive on its own merits.

2017 Dodge Journey Performance

It's simple in the 2017 dodge journey: spend more and get more..

The 2017 Dodge Journey carries over both its powerplants and transmissions from prior years, available in front- or all-wheel-drive configurations.

It earns our middle-of-the-road rating, but not without some math involved. We like the ride, we don't like the transmission. The engines and handling are adequate, but only in pricier configurations. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)

A rough running inline-4 is standard on all models except the top GT trim. Its 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque doesn't feel particularly responsive, especially when saddled with an ancient 4-speed automatic in front-drive models. Asking the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder to motivate 2.5 tons of mass is just too much.

Opting for the 3.6-liter V-6 is the way we'd go, and it's the only way to get an AWD version of the Journey. The V-6, dubbed "Pentastar," makes 283 hp and 260 lb-ft and is exclusively paired to a 6-speed automatic. It's a better transmission than the 4-speed, but not perfect. We've experienced some shuddering and jumpiness at low speeds in prior model years.

The Journey's handling is fairly well sorted for a crossover its size. Its suspension loads and unloads confidently, like that of a lower and leaner vehicle, and there's none of the excessive bounding and wallowing when you hit a bump mid-corner. The ride quality remains a strong point, with the proper damping and roll control for a family vehicle.

While the hydraulic-assist steering system gets it right with weighting, the rather quick steering ratio feels a little out of place in a vehicle this size, and with this purpose.

2017 Dodge Journey Comfort & Quality

Are you allergic to minivans are you sure the journey is the closest, affordable substitute..

The 2017 Dodge Journey is a practical people mover that greatly benefits from Dodge's institutional knowledge of making minivans wildly useful.

If you can't have a minivan for your big family (and really, there's no logical reason against them) then the Journey is an acceptable, affordable substitute.

We gave the Journey a 6 on our comfort scale, with a point added for useful storage and space inside. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)

The Journey's layout is undoubtedly aimed toward families with cubbies and storage abound. The cargo area behind the second-row seats (when the third row is folded, or isn't equipped) is 37 cubic feet, which is more than respectable. Flip up the third row (if equipped) and there's just 10.7 cubic feet, or drop all the rear seats for 67.6 cubic feet.

There are storage bins underneath the passenger seat and in the cargo area for small bags, backpacks, or emergency Cheerios. The Journey's cloth feels robust enough to handle ground-in Cheerios, and although dated, the Journey's hard surfaces wipe clean easily.

The good: Flat loading floors like a minivan. The bad: Finicky second-row cushions fold forward independently. The ugly: Asking an adult to climb in the third row without breaking public decency laws.

The back seats are built for two adults and can slide fore and aft a few inches to maximize space and leg room. The Journey's contoured buckets are a good fit and we're fans of the back seat, as long as you're not asking us to ride hump.

An optional rear seat entertainment system with a 9.0-inch screen and headphones is available for nearly $1,000, but at that price we'd consider two iPads and matching iTunes gift cards.

2017 Dodge Journey Safety

The journey's relative age is painfully apparent in its safety scores..

Evolving safety standards have left the Dodge Journey far behind the competition in available safety features. That's not controversial nor is it very surprising for a crossover with a relatively old structure.

Starting with an overall average score for the Journey, we deducted points for a lower than average federal safety score, a "Poor" result in a test by the IIHS, poor outward vision, and lack of standard rearview camera. The result is a 1 out of 10 on our safety scale. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)

In federal testing, the Journey was rated with a four-star overall score (out of five), with four stars in front and rollover crash protection. Its side impact score is the lone bright spot; federal testers gave five stars.

In independent testing by the IIHS last year, the Journey achieved all "Good" scores except in the small overlap crash test, where it was rated as "Poor." Few cars are rated as low, and the IIHS even pointed out that the driver's area was "seriously compromised" in testing.

Considering its family-first mission, the Journey still makes its rearview camera optional on higher trims only, even though outward vision is particularly challenging.

Dodge still hasn't offered any advanced safety features such as forward-collision warnings or automatic emergency braking to bring the Journey into the current decade for family vehicles.

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2017 dodge journey features, the journey's appeal is in its starting price, not its available features..

For 2017, Dodge hasn't changed much about its Journey, except the name of its top model. The Journey GT now replaces the R/T trim as the king of all Journeys (queen, if you prefer), but base SE models are still very plebeian.

We gave it a 3 out of 10 on our features score due to spartan base content and a lack of features among competitors. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)

Base Journey models are equipped with 17-inch wheels, dual-zone air conditioning, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Stow 'n Go in-floor storage bins, power windows, a 4.3-inch touchscreen radio with six speakers.

Bluetooth phone connectivity isn't standard without springing for an extra package; Bluetooth streaming isn't available on anything but the top 8.4-inch touchscreen system with navigation. Many competitors now offer those features as standard.

A third row for small children is available on every trim level, from SE to GT models.

Most shoppers may find themselves shopping in the middle trim levels: SXT, Crossroad, and Crossroad Plus, to find the best values.

SXT models add fog lamps, LED taillights, power folding side mirrors, and other minor appearance upgrades. A Blacktop appearance package is available on SXT models, which adds 19-inch wheels, and black appearance add-ons to roof rails and headlights.

Crossroad models add 19-inch wheels as standard, platinum exterior accents, and leather seats with mesh trims. Crossroad Plus models are notable only for their available rearview camera and standard 8.4-inch touchscreen, which is optional on lower priced models.

2017 Dodge Journey Fuel Economy

Fuel economy isn't the journey's first priority, but it's acceptable..

The 2017 Dodge Journey doesn't have any modern fuel-saving technology—or an up-to-date base automatic transmission—but its numbers are respectable.

In base front-drive configuration, the Dodge Journey's inline-4 and 4-speed automatic combination is rated at 19 mpg city, 25 highway, 21 combined. With all-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic that rating slips to 17/25/19 mpg.

That model will likely be the Journey's biggest seller and it's what we based our fuel economy rating on. ( Read more about how we rate cars .)

In real-world driving, we've found the inline-4's fuel economy rating tough to duplicate. We've found better success with the optional V-6, which isn't significantly thirstier. It's been rated at 16/24/19 mpg, and we've found that to be fairly in line with our experience. 

If you consider the Journey to be a seven-seat crossover and team bus, the Dodge is fairly fuel-efficient. Otherwise, there are more fuel-efficient options out there with more power, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Pros & Cons

• Pro: Sporty handling instills confidence in any situation
• Pro: Standard all-wheel drive gives it all-weather capability
• Pro: Performance doesn't sacrifice fuel economy
• Pro: Innovative technology that delivers useful information
• Con: Weak acceleration from the base four-cylinder engine
• Con: Four-cylinder's outdated four-speed automatic transmission
• Con: Below-average fuel economy
• Con: Missing some of the latest safety technologies

Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Dodge Journey SUV

Vehicle overview

The 2017 Dodge Journey soldiers on as a relic of the past in many ways. This affordable crossover with available three-row seating debuted back in 2009, and it hasn't received a full redesign since. Its advancing age is most apparent in the engine bay, where the Journey's base engine is getting on in years and lacks the efficiency, refinement and oomph of its more modern counterparts. It also comes paired with an outdated four-speed automatic transmission; smooth-shifting six-speed automatics are now the norm. You can also find fault in the way the Journey drives, as the Journey feels soft and ponderous around turns that most rivals would handle deftly.

One bright spot is the optional V6 engine. So equipped, the Journey accelerates more assertively than most budget-priced crossovers, and fuel economy is barely affected. Throw in the available 8.4-inch touchscreen — a longtime favorite of ours — and the optional third-row seat and rear entertainment system, and you've got a pretty satisfying family vehicle that should still cost less than you expect.

Overall, though, the Journey remains a decidedly mixed bag, so we recommend taking a close look at other models. Our top pick among similar vehicles would be the Kia Sorento. Although it can get rather pricey, it also comes in two- or three-row specification and offers superior handling, features and interior refinement. If you don't need three rows, we'd point you to just about any other roomy small crossover SUV, including perennial favorites such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4.

Every 2017 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. A rearview camera and rear parking sensors are also available, but common safety technologies such as blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning are not offered.

In Edmunds brake testing, a front-wheel-drive, V6-equipped Journey came to a stop from 60 mph in 124 feet, an average performance for this class.

In government crash testing, the Journey received four out of five stars for overall crash protection, with four stars for front-impact crash protection and five stars for side-crash protection. In crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Journey received the top score of Good in the moderate-overlap front-impact, side-impact, roof strength and head restraint (whiplash protection) tests. In the agency's small-overlap front-impact test, however, the Journey received the lowest rating of Poor.

2017 Dodge Journey models

The SE comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, roof rails, heated mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, 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, a 4.3-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system with a USB port and an auxiliary audio jack.

Optional for the SE (standard with AWD) is the Flexible Seating package, which adds a 50/50-split third row and tri-zone manual climate control.

Moving up to the SXT adds 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a unique front fascia, LED taillights (also standard on the SE AWD), body-colored exterior mirrors and the Flexible Seating package.

The Crossroad adds 19-inch wheels, gloss black and chrome exterior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth and satellite radio.

The Crossroad Plus expands upon the Crossroad's feature content with tri-zone automatic climate control, LED interior lighting, leather upholstery with mesh inserts, a six-way power driver seat (with four-way power lumbar adjustment), a fold-flat front passenger seat with a hidden storage bin, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, an in-dash DVD player, an SD card slot and a cargo net.

The GT adds the V6 engine as standard, plus different 19-inch wheels, remote engine start, a body-color grille, a sport-tuned suspension, automatic headlights, perforated leather upholstery with red stitching, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an interior observation mirror, a premium audio system with a subwoofer and a 115-volt power outlet.

Many features on the upper trim levels are available on lower trims via option packages. Other available features (depending on trim) include the Blacktop package (gloss black 19-inch wheels, grille and exterior trim), a sunroof, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, integrated second-row child booster seats, a rear-seat entertainment system and a navigation system.

By default, the 2017 Dodge Journey SE, SXT, Crossroad and Crossroad Plus come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 173 hp and 166 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 21 mpg combined (19 city/25 highway), a decidedly subpar rating for a four-cylinder crosstour.

Optional on those trims and standard on the GT is a 3.6-liter V6. It's good for 283 hp and 260 lb-ft and is matched to a six-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard with the V6 unless you get the GT, which offers either FWD or AWD. The front-wheel-drive GT returns 19 mpg combined (17 city/25 highway), while the AWD V6 models get a similar 19 mpg combined (16 city/24 highway).

We recorded a 7.8-second 0-60-mph time in a front-drive, V6-equipped Journey, which is a sluggish showing given this engine's output ratings. Still, the V6 gives you plenty of punch in most situations.

The 2017 Dodge Journey has two personalities, depending on which engine you choose. The four-cylinder engine is noisy and really doesn't have enough power to get this crossover moving with any sense of urgency, especially when loaded up with passengers. The outdated four-speed automatic transmission can be clunky in normal operation, and it does the Journey no favors in the fuel economy department, either. Accordingly, we'd avoid the four-cylinder entirely and step up to the 3.6-liter V6, which gives you the power you're going to want. Unfortunately, the V6's six-speed automatic transmission can be slow to respond when a downshift is needed.

Around town, the Journey rides smoothly over rough pavement and bumps. However, the steering is on the slow side, and you might find yourself having to make more hand movements than you'd like. When driven harder through turns, the Journey's body leans noticeably. Overall, the Journey feels heavier than many other crossovers and doesn't inspire much driver confidence.

The 2017 Journey's cabin provides generally pleasing materials and textures for the price, while the gauges and dashboard have a functional and contemporary design. In general, Dodge has done a nice job of keeping the Journey's innards up-to-date despite the vehicle's advanced age. Moreover, the available Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment interface is one of the best in the business, thanks to large, easily readable typefaces and icons and sensible menus. Few systems are more straightforward to use or pleasing to the eye.

Families will appreciate the selection of clever storage spaces squirreled throughout the Journey's cabin, particularly the cubby holes in the floor. You'll find a fair amount of legroom behind the front seats, and the optional integrated child booster seats are a nice bonus. Furthering the family-oriented mission is the Journey's widely available third-row seat, which is bundled with a separate rear air-conditioner. This seat is far from adult-friendly, but it's handy if you need to shuttle a couple extra kids to soccer practice.

Lower all the seats and the Journey provides 67.6 cubic feet of total cargo capacity, which is an average capacity among small crossovers.

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