Press Kit: 2018 Dodge Journey

2018 Dodge Journey Fact Sheet

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2017 - The 2018 Dodge Journey is the most affordable and most powerful three-row mid-size crossover priced less than $30,000 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). It is the only crossover in the segment to offer standard seven-passenger seating and a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines, as well as front or all-wheel drive. Journey continues to offer customers better value while delivering vehicle connectivity and customization with the available Uconnect 8.4-inch infotainment system. With standard fold-flat second and third-row seats and second-row in-floor storage, the Journey is a true utility infielder. The Dodge Journey has more than 40 available safety and security features and is America’s most affordable seven-seat crossover.

New for 2018
  • Dodge simplifies the 2018 Journey lineup to four models: Journey SE, Journey SXT, Journey Crossroad and Journey GT, delivering consumers the content they desire at a lower starting U.S. MSRP
  • New for 2018, three-row seating is standard on all Journey models making it the most affordable and most powerful three-row mid-size crossover priced less than $30,000 U.S. MSRP
  • All Journey Crossroad models now feature new “Black Noise” 19-inch aluminum wheels, which provide a dramatic styling statement
  • New for 2018, popular Blacktop Package is available on Journey SE, joining SXT and GT models. The Blacktop Package includes black roof rails, Gloss Black exterior mirrors, fascia applique, grille, 17-inch aluminum wheels on SE models and 19-inch aluminum wheels on SXT and GT models

Highlights
  • Dodge Journey is the “Swiss army knife” of crossovers, offering the choice of four- or six-cylinder engines and standard seven-passenger seating. All Journey models are available with front- or all-wheel drive
  • Journey’s available all-wheel-drive system works on demand, driving only the front wheels until power to the rear wheels is needed to maximize fuel efficiency. All-wheel drive also is used on dry pavement between speeds of 25 and 65 mph to enhance handling during performance driving
  • The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, available on SXT and Crossroad, while standard on GT and all-wheel drive (AWD) models, produces 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission
  • Journey features a standard 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine, which produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque, linked to a four-speed automatic transmission
  • Journey maintains sculpted, clean, aggressive lines and a front fascia that sports the signature Dodge brand “split crosshair” grille. Bold “ring of fire” LED tail lamps feature a distinctive style, while 19-inch aluminum wheels, standard on Crossroad and GT, provide a dramatic styling statement
  • Featuring an available largest-in-class Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen, standard Keyless Enter ‘n Go with push-button start and available heated steering wheel, Dodge Journey offers a slew of high-tech features at a price that is still affordable for families
  • Journey’s Uconnect touchscreen command center offers navigation, voice-command music selections and the ability to check fuel prices. With its touchscreen display and user-friendly, touch-key categories, connecting and controlling personal devices is simple, intuitive and customizable.
  • Owners will feel like they have the world at their fingertips with the Journey’s Uconnect touchscreen command center. From navigation to voice-command music selections to the ability to check fuel prices, the Uconnect media center makes life in the Journey an excellent adventure for the driver and passengers. Four Uconnect models are available, all featuring easy-to-use controls and class-leading technology. With its touchscreen display and user-friendly touch-key categories, connecting and controlling personal devices is simple, intuitive and customizable
  • Innovative removable in-floor storage bins ahead of the second-row seats are standard on all trims and can hold everything from muddy clothes to soda cans or conceal valuables, such as a camera, laptop or purse
  • Journey’s interior is both spacious and functional. Second and third-row seats fold flat to create 67.6 cu. ft. of cargo space. Second-row seats recline and have available class-exclusive integrated child booster seats.
  • Journey has more than 40 available safety and security features, including multistage front passenger air bags, active head restraints, electronic stability control with all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and Brake Assist, driver-side knee blocker air bag, side-curtain air bags covering all three rows, front seat-mounted side air bags, LATCH child seat anchor system and trailer-sway control are standard on all Dodge Journey models
 
Model Lineup
For 2018, the Dodge Journey lineup consists of four models:
  • SE
  • SXT
  • Crossroad
  • GT
 
Exterior Colors
  • Blood Orange
  • Bruiser Grey
  • Redline 2K Pearl
  • Contusion Blue Pearl
  • Olive Green Pearl
  • Granite Pearl
  • Billet
  • Pitch Black
  • White Noise Tri-Coat
  • Vice White
 
Interior Colors
  • Black
  • Tan (available SE and SXT)

More Information 
Please visit the Dodge Journey newsroom for the latest product information, photography and videography, plus access to specification and feature availability documents. 
 
Dodge//SRT
For 110 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America’s performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments in which the brand competes while moving forward to a future that includes electrified muscle in the form of the next-generation, all-new Dodge Charger.

The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend, with the Charger retaining its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. The all-new Dodge Charger will also offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine.

Dodge also keeps its foot on the gas as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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Contact Information

Trevor Dorchies
Office: (248) 512-3189
Cell: (248) 760-7421
Kristin Starnes
Cell: (248) 202-9906

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