Test Drive Dodge Journey since 2008 SUV
Yankees on Russian expanses
Chrysler Rus company conducted a test drive of the new crossover Dodge Journey. The route took place on the roads of the Tver and Moscow regions. The route proposed by journalists made it possible to compile a rather complete impression of the consumer qualities of the novelty. The first cut from Ostashkov to Rzhev is a great unloaded highway, where you can estimate the dynamics and handling of the car. A plot from Rzheva to the border with the Moscow region, a real tankodrome, a serious suspension exam. The high-speed plot of Novorizhskaya highway on the territory of the Moscow region makes it possible to evaluate the insulation of the cabin and the smoothness of the move when driving at high speed.
What is the Dodge Journey car? This five-door hatchback is built on the platform of the D-segment. In essence, this is a crossover, however, it has a transformed five or seven salon, like a mini-Wen. With Dodge Journey SUVs
rodinitis high clearance, energy-intensive suspension and excellent power characteristics. The power of the car with a gasoline engine with a volume of 2.4 l 170 liters. with. For a vehicle with a 2.7 liter engine, this indicator is 185 liters. with. As our test showed, Dodge Journey is the perfect car for long-distance travel. The cabin provides a large space for baggage: from 167 liters per seats of the third row in the model 5 + 2 to 1562 liters in the model by 5 places (the second row is complicated). At the same time, all sorts of little things can be placed in numerous compartments arranged under the floor under the front seat cushion (standard equipment for modifying R / T), under seats, etc.
In the design of the Dodge Journey, much attention is paid to active and passive safety. This car is equipped with an electronic stability system (ESP), a tipping system (ERM) prevention system (ERM), side curtain pillows on three rows, side airbags that are mounted in front seat backs, trauma-safe driver and passenger airbags in the front seat, Which run on the Multi-Stage system, as well as disk brakes of all wheels and ABS. Dodge Journey is the first car in its segment offering embedded seats of the Child Booster. These chairs raise the landing of children sitting in the second row, by 102 mm. Thus, they are located in the safety belts for adults. In addition, children placed in such seats are more convenient to look into the car window.
Dodge Journey is characterized by rich equipment. On this car, installed: the ParkView rear camera, the readings of which displayed on the MyGIG display when moving with a rear, 8-inch color display, working in a pair with a DVD player, etc. In Dodge Journey is also available to order UConnect system, which provides a convenient Slim connection with the owner's phone via Bluetooth.
In Russia, prices for Dodge Journey with a 2.4-liter motor and a 4-speed automatt start from 816,340 rubles. (at the rate of 23.8 rubles. for $ 1), with a 2.7-liter motor and 6-speed automaton from 1,080,520 rubles.
