Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
After some complaints about the vehicle's quality for the 2009 model, Dodge listened to its customers, and, in 2011, it came with a much-improved version.
The MPV market was big in the U.S., and when a car-maker had a long history in that, it was expected to do its job well. Otherwise, it might lose customers from other segments too. The 2009 Dodge Journey was good on the outside but missed some points on the drivetrain and the interior.
The 2011 model sported a split crosshair honeycomb grille at the front. It was just a part of the front fascia that was refreshed. Even though the MPVs were never considered sporty vehicles, the front bumper featured a lower apron and a silver lip to enhance the car's aggressive look.
The interior was heavily upgraded. The designers replaced the gear-selector and the cup-holders to provide easier access to their cups without moving their eyes from the road. The three-spoke steering wheel was thicker, and due to the multi-function buttons from it, it helped the driver keep their hands on the wheel and not search for a button somewhere else. A new infotainment system with a touch-screen monitor was installed on the center stack.
For the powertrain, Dodge played the power card. While the 2.4-liter version was kept in the lineup to show a low base-price, the top version featured a 287 hp 3.6-liter V6, which was offered as a front all-wheel-drive. The V6 was paired as standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L VVT 4AT (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2360 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 225 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 66.6 in (1692 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.9/62.3 in (1,572/1,582 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 37 cuFT (1048 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.368 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5004 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 AWD 6AT (287 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3605 cm3 |
Power: | 211 KW @ 6350 RPM 287 HP @ 6350 RPM 283 BHP @ 6350 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 353 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 66.6 in (1692 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.9/62.3 in (1,572/1,582 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 37 cuFT (1048 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.368 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4246 lbs (1926 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5600 lbs (2540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 FWD 6AT (287 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3605 cm3 |
Power: | 211 KW @ 6350 RPM 287 HP @ 6350 RPM 283 BHP @ 6350 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 353 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.4 in (4887 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 66.6 in (1692 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.9/62.3 in (1,572/1,582 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 37 cuFT (1048 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.368 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4063 lbs (1843 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5474 lbs (2483 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |