2013 Dodge Journey Overview
The 2013 Dodge Journey
What’s New for the 2013 Dodge Journey
The 2013 Dodge Journey Crew trim adds a few more standard features such as leather upholstery and heated front seats, and reduced its price.
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2013 Dodge Journey Exterior
The Dodge Journey is a compact crossover SUV with a wagon-like design. Bold lines, a low profile, and sleek curves make the Dodge a great choice for anyone looking for a small SUV with style and capability. The base American Value Package (AVP) Journey comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, and keyless ignition/entry.
2013 Dodge Journey Performance
All 2013 Journey trims (except the Crew and R/T) are powered by a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that creates 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque.A 3.6-liter V6 comes standard on the Crew and R/T trims, and is an optional upgrade on the SXT. The 3.6-liter V6 put out an impressive 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
2013 Dodge Journey Efficiency
The Journey is a great choice for fuel-conscious buyers. The 2.4-liter four cylinder achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. The more powerful V6 gets 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive will drop those numbers about one mpg each.
2013 Dodge Journey Interior
The Journey’s interior is one of the best in its segment. From the high quality materials and intuitive modern technology to the appealing and practical design, the Journey has not overlooked any detail. The Journey is especially family-friendly, offering both a five-seat or seven-seat version with a practical third row. Clever storage bins and available integrated booster child seats add to the family appeal.
2013 Dodge Journey Safety
The 2013 Dodge Journey comes standard with antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, active front head restraints, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, and a driver knee airbag.
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In crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Journey received the best possible score of “Good” in the frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests.
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