2012 Dodge Journey Named a “Top 10 Pick”

Oct. 30, 2012 - PRLog -- Dodge SUV fans have had much to celebrate of late, as the 2012 Dodge Journey was recently named one of the “Top 10 Picks” in the crossover and SUV portion of Road and Travel Magazine’s 2012 Buyers Guide. Road and Travel cited the Journey's ability to fit seven passengers comfortably into a smaller frame, as well as the Journey's spacious storage options, and smooth performance as major reasons for the award.

The Journey has already proven to be a popular choice at Pat McGrath Dodge Country among drivers looking for a strong, well-rounded crossover vehicle — but the newly minted “Top 10 Pick’ status has only help bolster the growing surge in demand. In fact, the Journey has seen an incredible recent sales peak, with sales up 42% from last year, with a 58% increase in the month of August alone. In fact the numbers have been so impressive that Reid Bigland, President and CEO of Dodge took the time to comment, calling the Journey, “the fastest growing crossover in the U.S., and the ultimate utility infielder.”
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Along with its honor from Road and Travel, the Journey has received other accolades as well. Consumer Guide magazine has named the Journey as one of its “Best Buys,” and the IIHS has recently named the Journey a Top Safety Pick for 2012.
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The Journey comes equipped with a standard 2.4L four-cylinder engine, though a powerful upgrade is available in a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, recognized by Ward's as one of the “10 Best Engines of 2012”; the V6 cranks out a best-in-class 283hp and 260lb-ft of torque, and is a perfect complement to the Journey’s available AWD.

The interior offerings on the Journey have done much to help earn its current standing as a class leader. Even with a full passenger load, there's still plenty of room for everyone; an upgrade to higher trim levels puts fine leather upholstery on the seats. A sculpted front instrument panel that focuses on the driver matches the Journey's impressive exterior design. The Journey also features ambient LED lighting, a Uconnect touchscreen information center, keyless “Enter'n Go” Ignition, and more.

To learn more about what the different trim levels of the Dodge Journey have to offer, contact the sales team at Pat McGrath Dodge Country, located in Cedar Rapids.
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