The 2011 Dodge Journey has new trim names for the 2011 model year. The base front-wheel drive model is the Express and it includes a 173-hp 2.4-liter engine matched with a four-speed automatic transmission. The front-wheel and all-wheel drive models are available in Mainstreet, R/T, Crew, and Lux trims. All these models include a "new for 2011" 3.6-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features include six airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, brake assist, traction control, and stability control. The Journey has many available convenience features including a fold-flat front passenger seat for transporting long items, Flip'n'Stow and In-Floor storage areas under the front passenger and rear seats, and Tilt'n'Slide to enable easy access to the third-row seat.
Driving the 2011 Dodge Journey is utterly prosaic, and that's not a negative. The transmission is slightly sluggish but under normal driving conditions passengers will be unaware the crossover is swapping gears. A high driver's seating position aids visibility. Its 128-foot stopping distance from 60 mph is a middle-of-the-road number for its class, but more than adequate.
Driving the 2011 Dodge Journey is utterly prosaic, and that's not a negative. The transmission is slightly sluggish but under normal driving conditions passengers will be unaware the crossover is swapping gears. A high driver's seating position aids visibility. Its 128-foot stopping distance from 60 mph is a middle-of-the-road number for its class, but more than adequate.
The new model has been significantly improved: The smartly designed gauge cluster with Electronic Vehicle Information Center and vibrant 8.4-inch touch-screen display should more than draw in a few looky-loos. 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.
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. Stow the third row and there's more than ample cargo space for the in-laws' luggage come holiday season (37 cubic feet for the seven-seater to be exact). A bevy of usable storage compartments, hidden and in plain sight, are spread throughout the cabin. Keeping the kiddies safe is of paramount importance, and parents and parents-to-be can sleep soundly knowing their Journey will perform should some unfortunate contact with another vehicle occur.
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. Stow the third row and there's more than ample cargo space for the in-laws' luggage come holiday season (37 cubic feet for the seven-seater to be exact). A bevy of usable storage compartments, hidden and in plain sight, are spread throughout the cabin. Keeping the kiddies safe is of paramount importance, and parents and parents-to-be can sleep soundly knowing their Journey will perform should some unfortunate contact with another vehicle occur.
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