![]() ![]() Rear-seat child boosters, a CD player, Bluetooth, and a package that includes black alloy wheels are all on the options list. The 2018 Journey SE is decidedly basic, although power windows and locks, a USB input for its 4.3-inch touchscreen audio system, and a third row are all standard equipment. The standard cloth upholstery on SE and SXT models feels durable, but families may want to opt for the full leather-faced seats optional on Crossroad and standard on GT simply for how easy they are to clean up. No Journey is particularly luxurious inside, but the materials are generally pretty nice for the price. There’s plenty of room to store small items, including convenient under-seat storage bins in the second row’s floor. One nice perk is that the Journey’s second row can be ordered with two integrated boosters for children. ![]() But with all three raised, there’s just 10.7 cubes of storage space behind the third row. With both the second and third rows folded flat, the Journey offers a maximum of 67.6 cubic feet. Row two’s folding mechanism isn’t as slick as some newer designs and access to the standard third row is really best for children-especially since there’s not a lot of room back there. The bench itself slides fore and aft to open things up for more human or more passenger space. The second row is really designed for two, although three can squeeze in for shorter rides. Its front seats are about average with six-way adjustment for the driver but no height control for the passenger. Unfortunately, its family car credentials are let down by frighteningly bad crash-test scores and limited available high-tech safety features. Its interior is less roomy than newer rivals, but its 192-inch overall length means it may fit into some garages where minivans like FCA’s own Chrysler Pacifica are a tight squeeze. The Journey comes standard with seven seats, which may make it appealing to families on a budget. Even a rearview camera requires stepping up to the Crossroad. Stick with the entry-level Journey SE, however, and you’ll find only a basic audio system without Bluetooth or a CD player. It is equipped with leather upholstery and an 8.4-inch infotainment system, two modern touches that make it the most appealing model in the lineup. Both engines produce a rumble that intrudes into the cabin and there is considerable body lean even on the Journey GT.Ī rugged-looking Journey Crossroad model channels some off-road style, but it’s not actually any more capable when the pavement ends than the rest of the lineup. The Journey rides well enough and handles with confidence, but it is neither especially quiet nor particularly refined. Rivals, including some within Dodge parent FCA’s lineup, now have twice as many gears. ![]() The Journey shows its age in many ways, but one is that it comes standard with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Most models come standard with a 2.4-liter inline-4, while a 3.6-liter V-6 is optional (and mandatory if you want all-wheel drive). The Journey is available in four trim levels-SE, SXT, Crossroad, and GT. This year, the Journey carries over unchanged from 2017 in what’s likely to be its last year before being replaced by a new crossover. ![]()
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