Major Options / Build: Alloy Wheels, Third Row Seating

Additional Description: 2017 Dodge Journey comes with seven-passenger seating. The optional Blacktop Package is now available on the 2017 Journey SXT. Journey get a 3.6-liter V6 that develops 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet. Journey's appeal as a family vehicle is diminished by crash-test scores, as well as a lack of modern, high-tech safety equipment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2017 Journey a five-star rating in its side-impact crash test, Journey qualifies as luxurious. Yet, interior materials are generally good in view of Journey prices. Cloth upholstery in SXT, Children are the best candidates for the third row. Ride comfort is adequate, Journeys handle confidently. The V6 engine is the wiser choice. Acceleration is strong. It's the most affordable seven-seat crossover on the market, 3.6-liter V6 is the upgrade engine and is necessary to move the 5000-pound Journey. It makes a that's-more-like-it 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard. Journey SXT comes with the V6 engine, cloth upholstery, upgraded audio and other features. The Journey is smooth and swoopy inside, and easier to love. The cabin is attractive enough. The instrumentation is simple, with big dials and knobs and high-quality plastics on the sculpted dash and contoured centerstack. The materials are brightwork to balance that. The fabric upholstery is rugged, and the optional leather has mesh inserts. The Journey is strong, is in storage, with plenty of cubby holes and bins, including under the front passenger seat. There's a ton of cargo space, with 37 cubic feet behind the second row, 10.7 cubic feet behind the available third row, or 67 cubic feet if the seats are dropped to the flat floor. The smooth 3.6-liter V6 comes from the modern world, with 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and its 6-speed automatic is an appropriate match. The Journey handling that's fairly well sorted for a vehicle this size. The steering ratio is a bit quick, but at least the old-school hydraulic steering has the right amount of resistance. The Journey's ride is one of its strengths, with proper damping and good roll control. The suspension loads and unloads with confidence, with no wallowing over pavement ripples that might come in the middle of a corner. Dodge Journey delivers big passenger space, 3.6-liter V6 brings it more up to date.Air filtration, Front air conditioning, Front air conditioning zones: dual, Rear air conditioning, Rear air conditioning zones: single, Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger, Front airbags: dual, Knee airbags: driver, Side airbags: front, Side curtain airbags: front / rear / third row, Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor, Antenna type: mast, Auxiliary audio input: USB / jack, Radio: AM/FM / touch screen display, Radio data system, Speed sensitive volume control, Total speakers: 6, ABS: 4-wheel, Braking assist, Electronic brakeforce distribution, Front brake diameter: 13.0, Front brake type: ventilated disc, Front brake width: 1.1, Power brakes, Rear brake diameter: 12.9, Rear brake type: disc, Rear brake width: 0.47, Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru, Door sill trim: scuff plate, Floor mat material: carpet, Floor material: cargo area carpet / carpet, Floor mats: front / rear, Interior accents: metallic-tone, Shift knob trim: urethane, Steering wheel trim: urethane, Cargo area light, Center console: front console with armrest and storage, Cruise control, Cupholders: front / illuminated / rear, Easy entry: manual rear seat, Multi-function remote: panic alarm / proximity entry system / trunk release, One-touch windows: 1, Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area / 12V front and rear, Power steering, Power windows: lockout button, Push-button start, Reading lights: front / rear, Rearview mirror: manual day/night, Retained accessory power, Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic, Steering wheel mounted controls: audio / cruise control, Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks / door pockets / front seatback / in floor, Vanity mirrors: dual, Liftgate window: fixed, Rear door type: liftgate, Axle ratio: 4.28, Alternator: 160 amps, Battery: maintenance-free, Battery rating: 525 CCA, Emissions: 50 state, Door handle color: body-color, Front bumper color: body-color, Grille color: chrome, Mirror color: body-color, Rear bumper color: body-color, Window trim: black, Infotainment: Uconnect, Infotainment screen size: 4.3 in., Clock, Digital odometer, External temperature display, Fuel economy display: MPG / range, Gauge: tachometer, Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in., Multi-function display, Trip computer, Trip odometer, Warnings and reminders: low fuel level / tire fill alert, Daytime running lights, Front fog lights, Headlights: auto delay off / halogen / quad headlights, Taillights: LED, Side mirror adjustments: manual folding / power, Side mirrors: heated, Roof rails, Roof rails color: black, Active head restraints: dual front, Body side reinforcements: side impact door beams, Child safety door locks, Child seat anchors: LATCH system, Crumple zones: front / rear, Energy absorbing steering column, Emergency locking retractors: front / rear, Front seatbelts: 3-point, Rear seatbelts: 3-point, Seatbelt force limiters: front, Seatbelt pretensioners: front, Seatbelt warning sensor: front, Third row seatbelts: 3-point, Driver seat manual adjustments: height / reclining / 6, Front headrests: adjustable / 2, Front seat type: bucket, Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining / 4, Rear headrests: adjustable / 2, Rear seat folding: flat / split, Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining, Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench, Third row headrests: adjustable / 2, Third row seat folding: split, Third row seat type: 50-50 split bench, Upholstery: premium cloth, 2-stage unlocking doors, Anti-theft system: engine immobilizer, Power door locks: auto-locking, Roll stability control, Stability control, Traction control, Trailer stability control, Steering ratio: 16.5, Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90, Front shock type: gas, Front spring type: coil, Front stabilizer bar, Front struts: MacPherson, Front suspension classification: independent, Front suspension type: lower control arms, Rear shock type: gas, Rear spring type: coil, Rear stabilizer bar, Rear suspension classification: independent, Rear suspension type: multi-link, Spare tire moun