Bill Boruff Automotive

Like  2011, the 2012 Dodge Journey has a completely retuned suspension, a new V-6 engine, and a new interior.

The new PowerNet electrical architecture supports a new, optional touch-screen command center, Uconnect Touch, which includes navigation, dual zone climate controls, and the ability to check gas prices. Four Uconnect Touch models are available with user-friendly touch-key categories, helping to make connecting and controlling personal devices simple, intuitive, and customizable.

The 2011-2012 Dodge Journey is more nimble and composed. Chrysler Group engineers improved routine ride handling by re-engineering the suspension geometry, using better tires, and redesigning the steering for a more precise and coordinated response. Overall, customers will be treated to an energetic, fun-to-drive experience behind the wheel.

At 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2011 Dodge Journey equipped with the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine delivers a 20 percent boost in power compared with the V-6 engine it replaces.

Engineers reduced noise, vibration and harshness by installing new, premium sound-deadening treatments and insulation throughout the vehicle.

 

A larger instrument cluster has a standard electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the center of the new gauges. Its a full-color display backlit in Dodge red lights, giving it a soft glow unlike any in the segment. New, integrated center stack bezels are less angular and more sculpted, and designers softened the radius to make more room for the driver?s knees. The heating and cooling outlets are also redesigned to make them better looking and better functioning.

The center console has more cushioning on the tilt-and-slide armrest; under the lid is a larger center storage bin with a 12-volt outlet and USB port where owners can hook up and hide their iPod or generic MP3 player.

 To increase comfort, the Journey design team changed the seats and moved the shifter and cupholders, making them easier to reach, and added a larger front storage bin with side nets. The new three-spoke Dodge brand steering wheel has integrated controls. Six new interior color and trims complete the makeover.

On the outside, Journey adds a new front fascia with the signature Dodge split crosshair honeycomb grille. The fog lamp bezels are bigger, and Journey models with the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 get a new lower fascia with the honeycomb texture in the grille (late availability). New 19-inch wheels, a new, less angular rear fascia and ring of fire LED taillamps wrap it up from front to back.