2009 Dodge Journey: Tester's Comments
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2009 Dodge Journey. See if the 2009 Dodge Journey is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Dodge Journey R/T |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | R/T |
| Arrival Date: | 12/18/2008 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 28,535 |
| Price as Tested: | 36,200 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 2403 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3369 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 966 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 55.173 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 17.51 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Deep Water Blue exterior paint, Convenience Group II (roof rack, cabin air filtration, cargo compartment cover, driver and passenger lower LED lamps, instrument cluster w/display screen, automatic day/night rearview mirror w/microphone, wireless cell phone link, rechargeable trouble light, information center), Flexible Seating Group (rear air conditioning, automatic rear climate controls, easy-entry seats, 3rd-row split-folding seat), Trailer Tow Group (engine-oil cooler, 4-pin connector), Entertainment Group II (uconnect multimedia suite w/navigation system, rearview camera, hard drive, satellite radio, upgraded sound system), Rear Seat Video Group (DVD entertainment system w/wireless headphones and video remote control), Smoker's Group (ashtray, lighter), Family Value Group (daytime running lights, two 2nd-row child booster seats, driver-seat lumbar adjustment), power sunroof, 19-inch alloy wheels
From the Back Seat
Don Sikora
The 2009 Dodge Journey is a pleasant 7-passenger SUV that boasts some clever storage solutions, but at over $36,200 our loaded AWD R/T tester doesn't seem like a particularly strong value.
Ed Piotrowski
Though late to the crossover SUV party, Dodge's guest is smartly dressed and generally gets along with everyone else. His sense of humor is bit crude, and his tastes can be pretty expensive. But on the whole, he's a guest very much worth talking to at this increasingly crowded shindig.
Jennifer Geiger
Aside from my less-than-fabulous fuel economy (15.9), Journey impressed. It is great for families who need all the creature comforts and bells and whistles of a minivan, but don't want a minivan. Unique storage solutions and built-in booster seats are added family-friendly, Journey-exclusive bonuses.
Rick Cotta
Journey is a versatile vehicle with numerous thoughtful touches that are marred by a few flaws, most notably poor rear-corner visibility. R/Ts can get pricey fast (our loaded tester topped 36 grand), but carefully equipped, Journey is a great choice in a 7-passenger SUV.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Dodge Journey |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | R/T |
| Arrival Date: | 05/29/2008 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 27,670 |
| Price as Tested: | 32,510 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 9267 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 9857 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 590 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 33.12 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 17.81 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat, Customer Preferred Package 26X, Convenience Group II (Adjustable Roof Rail Crossbars, Cabin Air Filtration, Cargo Compartment Cover, Driver/Passenger Lower LED Lamps, Instrument Cluster with Display Screen, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror w/Microphone, UConnect Hands-Free Communication, Electronic Vehicle Information Center), 5 plus 2 Flexible Seating Group (160-amp Alternator, 2nd Row Tilt 'n Slide Easy Entry Seat, 3rd Row Fold/Reclining Seat, Rear A/C & Heater w/3-Zone Automatic Temp Controls) Trailer Tow Prep Group (Engine Oil Cooler, Trailer Tow with 4-Pin Connector Wiring), Smokers Group, Power Sunroof w/Express Open/Close Feature, Premium Speakers, 19 inch Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels
From the Back Seat
Jack Stewart
The Journey R/T is about $6000 less than comparably equipped Honda Pilots and Toyota Highlander. For that money many buyers might be willing to give up a little engine refinement and interior quality.
Rick Cotta
"Versatile storage options" seems to be the SUV call to arms these days, and the Journey answers as well as any. Its price/equipment equation looks impressive, but the driving environment and third-row accommodations are less so. Still, it's difficult to find a midsize, 7-seat, AWD, V6 wagon for less than the SXT's 25 grand, making it worth a look if that's your calling.
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