Dodge Journey

Dodge Journey
Overview
Manufacturer Chrysler LLC (2009)
Chrysler Group LLC (2009-2014)
FCA US LLC (2014-present)
Also called Fiat Freemont (Australia, Europe,[1] Brazil, China, South Korea)
Dodge JC (Japan)
Dodge JCUV (China)
Production 2008–present
Model years 2009–present
Assembly Toluca, Mexico (TCA)
Designer Ryan Nagode
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5–door SUV
Layout 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)[2]
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 For Dodge Journey/JC/JCUV:
Dodge Magnum
Dodge Caravan (short-wheelbase version only)
Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge Nitro

For Fiat Freemont:
Fiat Ulysse
Fiat Multipla
Fiat Croma

The Dodge Journey is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by FCA US LLC's Dodge brand since model year 2009, with a mild facelift for the 2011 model year.

With styling by Ryan Nagode,[3] the Journey was marketed globally in both left and right hand drive. In many markets it was also sold as the Fiat Freemont.

Overview

The Dodge Journey debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show,[4][5] later appearing at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[6]

Identified internally as the JC49,[7] 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.[8] Featuring 5- or 7-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 2007 for the 2009 model-year 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.[9] Freemont went on sale in Russia in 2013.[10]

Halfway through the 2009 model year, the model name emblem moved to the right-end of the trunk lid, replaced by the brand emblem.

2011 update

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 2011, as well as LED Taillights as standard on SE and above trim levels.[11]

For the 2012 model year, the Journey becomes Dodge's smallest SUV after FCA stopped manufacturing smaller but more expensive counterpart, the Nitro. In 2014, the Journey Crossroad was introduced. The Crossroad has chrome accents along the lower part of the body and in the interior, a large bumper, smoked head- and taillights, a black grille, rocker panels, rails for a roof rack, and a skid plate simile at the rear.[12] Chrysler added the revised Dodge logo with two slanted rectangles for the 2013 Model Year. For the 2016 model-year, the Journey's AVP and Limited trims are discontinued and the Crossroad Plus trim is added and also for the 2017 model-year, the R/T trim is replaced by the GT trim.

Pre-facelift styling

Post-facelift styling

North American trim levels

The following trims were available in North America from 2009 to 2010:[13]

  • 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.[14]
  • Composite plastic tailgate.[14]
  • One-third of the Journey's body-structure, by weight, made of high-strength steel.[7]
  • Second row H-point is 1.6 inches (40.6 mm) higher than the first row; third row 0.6 inches (15.2 mm) (17 mm) higher still.[8]
  • Rear doors open 90-degree angle[8] allowing for easy rear access and helping child-seat installation.
  • Sold in both LHD and RHD depending on market.[8]
  • Under-floor storage lockers behind front seats.
  • Rear climate control vents and optional rear climate control panel (Only Available on 3 row seven passenger trims).
  • Extra power outlets (optional).
  • Optional hard-drive-based stereo/navigation/phone system.
  • Optional Interior child-view mirror.
  • 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 optional foldaway "occasional use" seats (with minimal seat height and legroom).
  • Gas mileage: 16–19 mpgUS (15–12 L/100 km; 19–23 mpgimp) city, 23–25 mpgUS (10.2–9.4 L/100 km; 28–30 mpgimp) 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.[8]
  • Traction control, rollover sensing, optional trailer sway control, tire pressure monitors, and an optional rear backup camera.

Fiat Freemont

Fiat Freemont

Chrysler rebadged the Mexico-manufactured[15] Journey in Europe after model year 2011 as the Fiat Freemont, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2011,[16] and began marketing the Durango.

The Freemont had its Italian launch in the end of May 2011.[17] It has two front-wheel-drive turbodiesel variants the 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) and the 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) version of Fiat's 2.0 L Multijet turbodiesel. Later will be introduced all-wheel-drive version of 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) diesel and the Pentastar V6.[18]

In Australia and Brazil, both the Freemont and the Journey are available for sale. However, to create a distinct market for the two vehicles, the Freemont is only available with the 2.0 and 2.4L 4-cylinder engines, while the Journey is now only sold with the Pentastar V6 engine (both engines were available before the launch of the Freemont).

The Freemont was originally available in LHD markets only, except the Netherlands. Fiat Group Automobiles Netherlands did not offer the Fiat Freemont on the Dutch market, owing to the Dutch tax climate, that would make the car too expensive to become a sales success. However, a RHD model was introduced to Australia, but not the United Kingdom. In January 2011, What Car? expressed doubts for the model to reach the United Kingdom.[19]

Engines

The available four-cylinder is a 2.4 L (146 cu in), with 173 hp (129 kW) and 166 lb⋅ft (225 N⋅m) of torque; a version of Chrysler's GEMA built, World Engine class of four-cylinder engines shared with Hyundai and Mitsubishi.[2][20]

Dodge Journey interior (2009-2010)
Fiat Freemont interior

Through 2010, the V6 offered in North America was a 3.5 L (214 cu in)[2] with a six-speed automatic transmission, producing 235 hp (175 kW) and 232 lb⋅ft (315 N⋅m) of torque. For 2011, it was changed to the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, producing 283 hp (211 kW) and 260 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) torque.[21] Other markets offer the six-speed automatic transmission with the flex-fuel (E85 compatible) 2.7-liter V6. All-wheel drive is only available with a V6.

Also through 2010 a Volkswagen-sourced diesel engine was 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, which was to build the transmission in the United States. Due to funding issues, this did not happen, and the factory, nearly finished, was sold and used for other purposes.[22]

For the second generation in 2011 it was replaced by the Fiat 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 140 hp (100 kW) or 170 hp (130 kW) and 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) of torque and a manual or optional automatic six-speed transmission.

Dodge (USA)
Model Engine Displacement Power (SAE) Torque (SAE) Fuel economy (MPG) Years
2.4 Worldl42,360 cc (144 cu in)173 hp (129 kW; 175 PS) @6000 rpm225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) @4000 rpm19 city/26 hwy2008–
3.5 Chrysler SOHCV63,518 cc (214.7 cu in)235 hp (175 kW; 238 PS) @6400 rpm315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) @4000 rpm2008–2011
3.6 Pentastar V6V63,604 cc (219.9 cu in)283 hp (211 kW; 287 PS) @6350 rpm353 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpm17 city/25 hwy2011–
Dodge (Europe)
Model Engine Displacement Power (EU) Torque (EU) Fuel economy (MPG) Years
2.4 Worldl42360 cc170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @6000 rpm220 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpm2008–2011
2.7 Chrysler LHV62736 cc185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) @5500 rpm256 N⋅m (189 lb⋅ft) @4000 rpm2008–2011
2.0 CRD (diesel)I41968 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @4000 rpm310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500 rpm2008–2011
Fiat
Model Engine Displacement Power (EC) Torque (EC) Fuel economy (MPG) CO2 emission (g/km)
2.4 Worldl42360 cc170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @6000 rpm220 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpm
3.6 PentastarV63604 cc280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) @6000 rpm342 N⋅m (252 lb⋅ft) @4350 rpm
2.0 Fiat Multijet (diesel)I41956 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @4000 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500 rpm
2.0 Fiat Multijet (diesel)I41956 cc170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @4000 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500 rpm28 city/43 hwy180

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Fiat Freemont (2011)[23]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 30 83%
Child occupant: 40 82%
Pedestrian: 18 50%
Safety assist: 5 71%
NHTSA 2012 Dodge Journey:[24][25]
Overall:
Frontal driver:
Frontal passenger:
Side driver:
Side passenger:
Side Pole Driver:
Rollover FWD: / 18.5%
Rollover AWD: / 17.9%

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 Fiat 500 (2007).[8]

Sales global

Calendar year United StatesCanadaOutside North AmericaMexicoEurope as Fiat FreemontFrance as Fiat FreemontGermany as Fiat FreemontSpain as Fiat FremmontBrazil as Fiat FremmontTotal
2007[26] 109109
2008[27] 47,09711,817[28]24,155[29]12,831[30]83,069
2009[31] 53,82615,390[32]15,908[33]13,491[34]99,615
2010[35] 48,57723,785[32]1,980[36]13,06372,362
2011[37] 55,15529,021[38]38,86912,321[39]13.651[40]868[41]997[42]624[43] 151,506
2012[44] 79,56328,888[45]23,62413,034[46]25,8301,5933,8531,19211,330[47]188,907
2013[48] 83,93327,745[49]12,615[50]18,8268502,203[51]830[52]147,002
2014[53] 93,57224,715[26]11,688[54][55]17,417535[56]2,5337277,478[57]158,665
2015[58] 108,08525,646[26]10,972[59]13,7902,22775610,723170,199
2016[60] 106,75916,883[26]7,698[61][62]3,084[63]7,302141,426
2017[64] 89,470[65] 13,745[66][67]4,167[68]

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2[71]2,213[57]109,597
2018[72]
Sales total 1,413,287

Marketing

Dodge Journeys marketed in Japan are known as Dodge JC because "Journey" has been used by Isuzu Motors. JCs were qualified by the Japanese government to be included in Subsidy Scheme for Environmentally Friendly Vehicles.[73] Operating expenses in Japan incur additional costs due to exceeding Japanese Government dimension regulations and the engine displacement incuring higher road tax obligations.

As part of the vehicle's introductory promotion, Dario Franchitti's No. 40 Dodge Charger carried a "Journey" paint scheme for the 2008 Daytona 500 on February 17, 2008.[74]

Gothic black Dodge Journey vehicles are used by federal agencies, such as Secret Service.

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