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| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2009 Dodge Journey AWD 4dr R/T |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $30195.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1400.00 |
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | EGF |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5L/214 |
| Fuel System | MPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 235 @ 6400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 232 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | DG2 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | w/Autostick |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.13 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.84 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.28 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 up/1.57 down |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.21 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.43 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 14.2 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 8.9 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 160 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 9.8 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 12.0 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4119 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 100 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 350 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 3500 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 350 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | multi-link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.9 x 1.10 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.0 x 0.47 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code | TWV |
| Rear Tire Order Code | TWV |
| Spare Tire Order Code | TBC |
| Front Tire Size | P225/55R19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/55R19 |
| Spare Tire Size | T145/80D16 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 7.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 4.0 |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.6 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.3 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 81.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 113.8 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 192.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.2 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 66.6 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | 61.8 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | 62.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | 30.8 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 41.4 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | 33.1 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft?) | 67.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft?) | 39.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft?) | 37.1 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft?) | 10.7 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 125.6 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.8 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 40.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 53.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.9 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.9 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 54.4 |
| Third Head Room (in) | 37.7 |
| Third Leg Room (in) | 23.4 |
| Third Shoulder Room (in) | 51.1 |
| Third Hip Room (in) | 40.0 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | Journey |
| Body Style | 4dr SUV |
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 3 Years/60,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years/100,000 km Corrosion: 5 Years/100,000 km Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/100,000 km |
| EXTERIOR | |
| 19" x 7.0" cast aluminum wheels | |
| P225/55R19 all-season touring BSW tires | |
| Compact spare tire | |
| Bright side roof rails | |
| Body-colour fascias | |
| Front air dam | |
| Body-colour sill | |
| Black-out tape | |
| Bright grille | |
| Halogen quad automatic headlamps w/delay off | |
| Fog lamps | |
| Body-colour pwr heated fold-away mirrors | |
| Tinted windshield | |
| Sunscreen glass | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | |
| Rear wiper w/washer | |
| Bright door handles | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Leather-trimmed low-back heated front bucket seats -inc: 6-way pwr driver adjust, manual driver lumbar, passenger in seat cushion storage, passenger fold-flat | |
| Rear reclining 60/40 fold-flat bench seat w/fore/aft adjust | |
| Full length floor console -inc: armrest, 12V auxiliary pwr outlet | |
| Rear armrest-inc: storage, cupholder | |
| Floor carpeting | |
| Front/rear floor mats | |
| Door sill scuff pads | |
| Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls | |
| Instrument cluster -inc: speedometer, tachometer | |
| Vehicle info centre | |
| Trip computer -inc: outside temp, compass | |
| Tire pressure monitoring warning lamp | |
| Pwr windows -inc: driver express up/down, passenger express down | |
| Pwr door locks | |
| Speed control | |
| Tip start | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Remote engine start | |
| Universal garage door opener | |
| Sentry Key theft deterrent system | |
| Security alarm | |
| Auto temp control air conditioning w/dual zone control | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Instrument panel storage bin w/bright bezel | |
| Dual glove boxes -inc: cooled upper storage, lamp | |
| Illuminated cupholders | |
| 12V auxiliary pwr outlet | |
| 115V auxiliary pwr outlet | |
| Front/rear 12V DC pwr outlets | |
| Auto-dimming rear view mirror | |
| Overhead console | |
| Dual visors w/illuminated mirrors | |
| Passenger assist handles | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Rear courtesy/reading lamps | |
| Front/rear aimable LED lamps | |
| Portable rechargeable trouble light | |
| Liftgate flood lamp | |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | |
| Interior observation mirror | |
| 2nd row in-floor storage bins | |
| Cargo tie down loops | |
| Grocery bag hooks | |
| Cargo net | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 3.5L MPI 24-valve HO V6 engine | |
| Engine block heater | |
| 6-speed automatic transmission w/Autostick | |
| Brake/park interlock | |
| Traction control | |
| Electronic stability program | |
| Electronic roll mitigation | |
| All wheel drive | |
| 140-amp alternator | |
| 525 CCA maintenance-free battery | |
| Trailer sway damping | |
| Independent performance tuned suspension | |
| Performance tuned pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes | |
| Brake assist | |
| Dual bright exhaust tips | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes | |
| Brake assist | |
| Advanced multi-stage front airbags | |
| Supplemental front side airbags | |
| Supplemental front/rear side-curtain airbags | |
| (5) 3-point seat belts -inc: front height adjustable shoulder belts | |
| Child seat anchor system w/upper tether anchors, LATCH ready | |
| Rear door child protection locks | |
| Traction control | |
| Electronic stability program | |
| Electronic roll mitigation | |
| Dual-note horn | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| EntertainmentInfo | AM/FM audio system w/6-disc CD/DVD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers |
| EntertainmentInfo | Sirius satellite radio w/(1) year subscription |
| EntertainmentInfo | Removable short mast antenna |