6. 2016 Dodge Journey
What’s New?
The 2016 Journey is a 7-passenger, 5-door, mid-size Crossover SUV, which is currently marketed and manufactured by the Dodge. The vehicle suitably hits the stride between a minivan and SUV and offers high value for the tech-savvy, safety-conscious, and family-oriented customers.
Actually, the 2016 Journey also splits the difference between an SUV and minivan better than any car on the road, because of its great flexibility, perfectly configured and roomy interior, and sturdy yet fuel-efficient performance.
Exterior Features
The 2016 Dodge Journey suitably demonstrates the middle ground between a wagon and SUV regarding general exterior styling. The design is very unique and has modern styling cues such as square shoulders, sheet-metal for creasing, chiseled sheet-metal, and flared wheel-wells.
New Ring of the Fire LED tail lamps has been fitted which offer the car a rather unique and distinct appeal. The mirrors possess power and heated features to remain free of ice, frost, and fog while also assisting in offering an unobstructed view of cars and objects which share the road.
Source: edmunds.com
Interior Features
The 2016 Dodge Journey is luxurious and comfortable. It’s a smooth and swoopy interior and flawlessly provides that over-the-top, and organic-and-warm look that other products of Dodge such as the Charger, Dart, and Durango are very popularly for.
This can be owed to the modern Sedoso and Strobe cloth on the seats and hassle-free dashboard layout that has huge knobs and dials which are framed by very quality materials.
Actually, the Dodge Journey even comes with soft-touch and comfortable materials on the door panels and armrests to offer relaxation to your elbows as you drive. Also, the interior is amazingly roomy and folding the seatbacks can offer you nearly 67.5 feet of cargo room.
Technology
Technology in the 2016 Journey starts with the standard CD player, a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, an auxiliary audio input, and 6-speakers while the R/T enhances a 368-watt sound system with six premium speakers.
Also, higher trims come with the standard Bluetooth-integrated Uconnect Voice Command infotainment, a video monitor, an 8.4-inch screen and satellite radio.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The base engine in every FWD-equipped variant other than the R/T is a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) powerplant which pairs with a standard four-speed transferable automatic transmission for 166 lb-ft of torque and173 HP.
The I4’s mileage to remains at 26 MPG Highway /19 MPG city/21 combined-noticeably lower than many competitors.
Source: edmunds.com
Safety
The standard safety equipment that aboard the 2016 Journey include four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), front side-mounted airbags, traction and stability control, front and rear (and available 3rd-row), a post-collision safety system and head-protection airbags.
Higher trims, beginning with the SXT, also features standard front driving/fog lights, as the R/T and the Crossroad Plus throw in a regular remote anti-theft alarm.
Posted on February 15, 2023