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2018 Dodge Journey at Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep

With plenty of options, guaranteed seven-passenger seating, and a choice between a four- or six-cylinder engine, the 2018 Dodge Journey is the mid-size crossover that gives you the most power and space. This Dodge Journey will make it easy for you to bring your family on long road trips with no concern as to whether or not everyone will fit. Especially important for those long rides are the ways to stay entertained, and the 2018 Dodge Journey does not forget, offering the Uconnect 8.4-inch information/entertainment system. They have made the 2018 Dodge Journey available in four trim models, SE, SXT, Crossroad, and GT, to give you plenty of choice when deciding which Journey is best to start your own journey. New to the 2018 model is a wheel option known as "Black Noise", delivering 19-inch aluminum wheels and the very popular Blacktop package that makes its debut the SE, and returns as an option for the SXT, and GT.

Engine Performance

  • Standard 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine
  • Available all-wheel-drive system works on demand
  • Available 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine on SXT, Crossroad, and standard on GT

Safety Features

  • More than 40 available safety and security features
  • Standard side-curtain air bags
  • Standard active head restraints

Vehicle Design

  • Sculpted, clean, aggressive lines
  • Front fascia that sports the signature Dodge brand "split crosshair" grille
  • Bold "ring of fire" LED tail lamps feature a distinctive style

Which trim levels feature which engines?

There are two different engines for the 2018 Dodge Journey. The first being the standard 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine, which creates 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque, and comes with a four-speed automatic transmission in FWD. The second engine is available on the SXT and Crossroad, and is the standard engine of the GT. This engine is a3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, and creates 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, while paired with the six-speed automatic transmission. For added perks such as towing, the GT trim features the Trailer Tow Prep package, which adds a hitch, and a four-pin wiring connector for your towing needs.

What are the differences in the trim levels for the 2018 Dodge Journey?

The 2018 Dodge Journey brings you four different trim levels to personalize the Journey for your exact tastes. Starting with the Journey SE, which features 60/40- split second-row seats, a six-speaker sound system with the ever important 4.3-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, and keyless ignition and entry. This trim level offers three package options, the first of which being Connectivity. The Connectivity package gives you a leather-wrapped steering wheel, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a USB port, and voice commands. The second option is Popular Equipment, offering overhead a conversation mirror, console storage, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and three-zone temperature control with rear-seat vents. The last package option is Comfort/Convenience, and this one makes life easier for the driver with a power-adjustable driver seat. However, if that trim level was not enough, the SXT, which comes standard with the Connectivity and Popular Equipment packages, might just be the one for you. This trim level, besides giving you Connectivity and Popular Equipment, gives you an 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect package, rear sensors for parking, adding overhead console storage, a rearview camera,and three-zone automatic climate control. Additionally, a Premium package is available, giving you a conversation mirror, a power-adjustable driver seat, satellite radio, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Second to last in the trim options is the Crossroad, which automatically comes with the Uconnect package. Further feature add-ons include leather upholstery, a rear-seat entertainment system, a sunroof, heated front seats, a subwoofer with a six-speaker stereo system, a navigation system, and the Driver Convenience package. The Driver Convenience package includes a rearview camera, universal garage door opener, and rear parking sensors. The last trim option for the 2018 Dodge Journey is the GT which comes standard with remote start, heated front seats, a premium stereo system, heated steering wheel,and a security alarm. The GT shares many of the options that are available on the Crossroad, with the added option of the Trailer Tow Prep package to further enhance your towing needs. Now that you've chosen your trim, now is the time to pick your exterior and interior colors. The 2018 Dodge Journey gives many options to make this car scream you, including giving ten different exterior options: Vice White, Billet, Olive Green Pearl, Bruiser Grey, Pitch Black, Redline 2K Pearl, Blood Orange, Contusion Blue Pearl, Granite Pearl, and White Noise Tri-Coat. For interior colors tan is an option for the SE and SXT trim levels, while black is the standard for every 2018 Dodge Journey model.

What are the standard safety features for the 2018 Dodge Journey?

The 2018 Dodge Journey features more than forty security and safety options. The standard features include, driver-side knee blocker air bag, active head restraints, trailer-sway control, side-curtain air bags for all three rows of seating, LATCH child seat anchor system, electronic stability control with all-speed traction control, multistage front passenger air bags, and electronic roll mitigation with Brake Assist. The Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen package, which can be added onto the SXT, Crossroad, and GT trim levels, adds the additional rearview camera, and rear parking sensors.


Final Thoughts on the 2018 Dodge Journey

The 2018 Dodge Journey combines safety with luxury to make for the best vehicle to start your own journey with. There are plenty of options to make this the car of your dreams, including the four different trim levels, two engine options, and ten different exterior colors. If you would like to learn more about the Dodge Journey do not hesitate in asking us any of your questions, and if you would like a more hands on approach, come on down for a test drive!

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