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The fame of Dodge Journey is very important because for many years it was one of the most accessible SUV options with three rows of seats; twelve years later comes from China a new generation that has changed the previous concept: it is now an SUV with two rows of seats that are placed at the height of its competitors in terms of powertrain, safety, technology and handling. Below we will see all its details.
The exterior appearance of the new Journey 2022 is different from what we were used to. The visual result is very nice, you notice a robust SUV, with attractive shapes and typical details of the Dodge brand as its black grille with character lines and headlights LED.
Interior
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The interior surprises for two things: design and quality. The first is clean, with elegant details such as the huge glossy black cluster that starts in the center console and rises to the top of the dashboard which is part of the 8″ infotainment screen. The quality is very good and is on par with other models, it has soft materials, the trim is very well maintained and it looks and feels as expected.
The interior equipment is very complete with dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless cell phone charger, digital panel, panoramic roof, keyless entry, heating and ventilation of front seats and driving mode selector. The infotainment system features Apple CarPlay, but an option is available for Android Auto to project the cell phone screen on the car's display.
Turbocharged engine and comfortable handling
The exterior appearance and equipment offer good handling and the Journey 2022 does not disappoint at all. The engine is a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 169 hp and 195 lb-ft, accelerations are good and fair for a family SUV, the gearbox is a 6-speed with smooth shifting and the traction is front-wheel drive.
The smoothness of the suspension is a very important point in this Dodge so that comfort is one of its strengths. Passing through bad roads and both the smoothness of the ride and the robustness of the interior complied satisfactorily.
Security
Finally, in terms of safety, this version only has four airbags which is a point to consider; the other two versions have six airbags which is ideal for an SUV in this segment. Stability and traction controls are present and it also has forward collision warning with emergency braking, blind spot monitor, 360° camera, lane departure warning and automatic high beams.
