Dodge has confirmed the Journey model for
the 2020 model year. Dodge seems to ignore the fact that the Journey is almost 12 years
old and continues to offer it in the United States. America’s most affordable
midsize crossover (it starts at US$ 23,645) gets renewed for 2020 and undergoes
several changes in the process.
For starters, Dodge cuts the 2020 Journey lineup to
two models: Journey SE Value and Journey Crossroad. This means the Journey SE
and Journey GT are gone, and with the GT the 283-hp 3.6-liter V6 option has
been dropped as well.
Both 2020 Journey models feature a standard
2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that produces 172 hp and 224 Nm of torque. The unit is mated to a four-speed automatic
transmission (yes, you read that right) that sends power to the front wheels in
the base SE Value model — an all-wheel-drive system is optional on the
Crossroad.
The remaining changes for the 2020 model year are
content related. Both the Journey SE Value and Journey Crossroad gain standard
Rear Park Assist, with the latter model also getting a standard sunroof.
Dodge has also created a new Popular Equipment
Group, available on both models. This pack bundles many popular features in one
easy-to-order package. On the Journey SE Value, the Popular Equipment Group
brings Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth, SiriusXM Radio with 12-month
subscription, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, tri-zone
temperature control, power driver seat, cloth seating, security alarm, and
interior observation mirror.
For the Journey Crossroad, the Popular Equipment
Group adds navigation, six premium speakers and subwoofer, heated front seats
and steering wheel, remote start, and a universal garage door opener.
