The Dodge Journey is now available with all-wheel drive cheaper than it was before. The new SE trim, with a 283 hp 3.6-liter V6 engine and all-wheel grip can now be had for $24,895 (plus $995 in destination charges) and this still makes it $1,800 less expensive than the regular entry level price for a similar model (SXT trim).
It’s an on demand four-wheel drive system, which means it promises the best of both worlds (efficiency and extra traction) and in this configuration, it returns a claimed 24 mpg. All four wheels get power between 25 – 65 mph (40 – 104 km/h), though above 53 mph (85 km/h) the system beings favoring the front axle only.
The SE V6 AWD comes with 17-inch alloys, all four of which hide brake disks, stability control, seven airbags, a 4.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, keyless entry and start, heated mirrors, cruise control, rake and reach adjustable steering wheel and “distinctive” LED-lit rear lights.
The Mexican-built Journey can now be ordered in this configuration and it should hit dealerships immediately.
By Andrei Nedelea
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