I had a vague notion that the Dodge Journey would be a cheap, dull, and disappointing small crossover -- it was conceived five years ago during some of Chrysler Group's less successful years. I was pleasantly surprised, then, to drive the Journey and find it mature, stylish, and remarkably comfortable. Much credit goes to the Pentastar V-6, as excellent here as in any other new Chrysler vehicle; it provides ample power while remaining quiet and smooth. I really dig the LED taillights, and the interior (freshened for 2011) impressed me with its attractive materials and cool ambient lighting.
On the other hand, the bargain-basement radio and climate-control system is a huge disappointment. The touch screen is very small and flanked by giant, plain-looking buttons; its operation is complicated by the fact that the climate-control settings are displayed on the screen but adjusted only via large knobs located on the center stack. The whole setup feels really crude, as if it was cobbled together at the last minute.
Dodge Journey LED Daytime Running Lights
Universal LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) by Notto®. Many studies have concluded that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) improve driving safety by making cars more conspicuous during daylight. But many cars, especially older models, don't have DRLs and even vehicles that do have DRLs operate their conventional lights at reduced intensity. If you want to be really conspicuous you need Notto® SE LED Daytime Running Lights! Notto's LED lights are much brighter than conventional lights, to ensure your vehicle will be seen by others.
On the other hand, the bargain-basement radio and climate-control system is a huge disappointment. The touch screen is very small and flanked by giant, plain-looking buttons; its operation is complicated by the fact that the climate-control settings are displayed on the screen but adjusted only via large knobs located on the center stack. The whole setup feels really crude, as if it was cobbled together at the last minute.
Dodge Journey LED Daytime Running Lights
Universal LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) by Notto®. Many studies have concluded that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) improve driving safety by making cars more conspicuous during daylight. But many cars, especially older models, don't have DRLs and even vehicles that do have DRLs operate their conventional lights at reduced intensity. If you want to be really conspicuous you need Notto® SE LED Daytime Running Lights! Notto's LED lights are much brighter than conventional lights, to ensure your vehicle will be seen by others.