Dodge
2010 Dodge Journey SXT Front-Wheel Drive
What it Is: The Dodge Journey SXT is a five-passenger crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Attractive styling, optional seating for seven and built-in booster seats.
What's Not: So-so fuel economy next to the competition.
How It Got Its Score: The Dodge Journey has many of the pieces in place, but its so-so fuel economy and standard 5-passenger capacity limits its Family Friendliness score.
The Journey is Dodge's entry into the hotly-contested crossover market. The mid-level SXT and top-line R/T both come with a V-6 engine, but the fuel economy isn't that good compared to many of the Journey's competition. The Journey competes against both five-passenger and seven-passenger crossovers. As a five-passenger vehicle it does well, with similar or better specifications to the Ford Edge. We especially like the $295 Family Value option group with its pop-up child booster seats in the second row. However, if you opt for the $995 third row of seats, you loose a great deal of cargo space behind those seats, which combines with the price bump to make the Family Friendliness score a wash regardless of how the vehicle is configured. Many other options are available on the SXT, but many competitors offer a better value.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$23,790 |
| Destination |
$675 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
R/T ($27,120) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
3.5 liters |
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Engine Type |
V-6 |
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Horsepower |
235 hp |
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Torque |
232 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
16 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
24 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
19 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
8.1 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
39.6 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
67.6 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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