Thread: 2014 Dodge Journey R / T преглед

Един има под ръка за Крайслер: всеки веднъж в известно време, те наистина се разклаща до автомобилния бизнес с някои безумно (по време) щури идеи, които обикновено хващат от и в крайна сметка се превърне в норма. Най-очевидните и добре познати: миниван.

Понякога те идват с алтернативи на основните продукти, които прославят с изкупуването обществеността без промяна в хода на автомобилния бизнес. Тази алтернатива на собствените си създаване, отново миниван, е на Dodge пътуването.

За разлика от всички други компактни CUV, пътуването съчетава безспорно полезността на миниван с & ldquo; прохлада & rdquo; фактор на кросоувър. Пътуването също се случва да бъде достъпна и по-добре от приличен диск. Не е чудно тогава че тя процъфтява, въпреки че е на 6-годишна възраст.



What is a Dodge Journey?
The 2014 Dodge Journey is Chrysler's answer to the произведение popular compact crossover and segment is capable of accommodating up to 7 passengers, loads of gear and can be had with much equipment.

Unlike its competition, the Journey offers up vast amounts of interior space at the expense of some enticing стайлинг, which clearly works.


The basic FWD Canada Value Package 2014 Dodge Journey has a retail price of $21,495. At the top of the heap sits the R/T Rallye with AWD and its starting price is $33,895.

The latter version was my тестер, and its sticker price with options such as navigation and sunroof topped out at $36,210. At this point in the Journey's career, discounts are readily offered and thus paying the retail price is just about impossible.

Entry-level Journeys run on a 173-horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. To it is connected a 4-speed automatic transmission that sends the power to the front колела exclusively. The other engine is a potent 283-horsepower 3.6 ЛИТРА V6, which is mated to a 6-speed autobox and available with either FWD or AWD.

Driving the 2014 Dodge Journey
The Dodge Journey drives its age; this was my first observation minutes after taking off. As technologies progress and chassis engineering defies the laws of gravity, the Journey усеща ce slightly sloppier than a number of its competitors especially where steering and ride quality are concerned.

I quickly left that frame of mind when I reminded себе си снизходителна всъщност купува the Journey. I may have been thrown by the fact that my тестер was an R/T with 19” wheels and a standard performance suspension. My inner monologue then moved on to the realization few that actually buy this version. In actuality, the R/T is the least representative of the Journey's stuffed lineup of trims.

On the road, the 2014 Dodge Journey feels heavy and not particularly nimble. Steering is numb and could use a little tightening, but this is not the most annoying issue with the drive. The transmission is generally reluctant to give the V6 free reign and allow it to ((unleash its power. Throttle response is slow-ish and the slushbox plays the same game.

Once more, this thinking has little to do with the large crowd that requires a means of transportation that is all about safety, room and who are on a budget. The 2014 Journey juggles all of the above with a fair degree of skill and it must be said that, once underway, the V6 does boogie.

Inside and Out of the 2014 Dodge Journey
The Journey's exterior shape is not the most inspiring, however, it ' s aged fairly well. Unlike some modern mind-bending designs, the Journey's squared-off body remains unfettered by the ravages of time. The 2011 facelift did help.

The R/T gains body-colour grille and door handles and the 19” Satin Carbon aluminum колела, which enhance the Journey's on-road presence.

The 2014 Dodge Journey's cabin fits with Chrysler's efforts of making the space occupied by passengers as pleasant and stylish as possible. Presentation-wise, the Journey's таблото is both functional and well assembled. My loaded R/T featured navigation and all the bells and whistles, works and all very well.

Seats, in the first two rows, are fair too good, offering an appreciable level of comfort. The third row as are all of them in this segment, are reserved for the shorter and more flexible amongst us. The best aspect of the interior is the trunk, which is vast, and is able to swallow 1,121 litres of stuff.

Comparing the 2014 Dodge Journey
As the bestselling midsize CUV in Canada with of deliveries 27,745 units in 2013 and 28,888 in 2012, the Dodge Journey sits high on the свиня for value and content.

Alongside it, shoppers will find the Kia Sorento, Nissan Murano, and Honda Pilot, all worthy however the Journey's price point is far more attractive.