Dodge Journey 2009, the competition for the Mazda5

Chrysler has just lifted the veil on the Dodge Journey crossover vehicle intermediate using the same platform as the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring. While continuing to believe that the builder walk minivan remains important, the Dodge Journey is in the niche of "mini vans" the odds vehicles such as the Mazda5 and Kia Rondo. The 2009 Dodge Journey will arrive in early 2008, under the models SE, SXT and R / T, the same declinations several other Dodge vehicles. Of course, the R / T version will be the sportiest of the lot. The Dodge Journey will benefit from a superior length, allowing it to accommodate up to seven passengers. In terms of engines, the Dodge Journey will offer the four-cylinder 2.4-liter 173 horsepower, the same team that the Caliber and Jeep Compass, while a six-cylinder 2.7-liter will also be on the menu. Finally, a V6 3.5-liter 235 horsepower will also be offered. An automatic transmission has six gears come with the 3.5-liter V6, while the other engines will be combined with an automatic gearbox has four reports.

The Dodge Journey will use several standard features, including a storage compartment fits under the passenger seat and two small coolers beneath the floor. According to the manufacturer, the access to the third seat will facilitate the opening 90 degrees.

In summary: Chrysler just signed up in a segment that is gaining in popularity greatly. It remains to be seen if the Journey is also interesting that the competition.