Dodge Journey 2008–2010 dimensions, tows 1,600 kg

Braked towing is 1,600 kg.

Dodge Journey 2008–2010 car dimensions: 4888 mm long, 1878 mm wide and 1691 mm high. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.

The cabin seats five or seven with Flip 'N Stow under the front passenger seat and washable underfloor bins in the second row. Three-zone climate control is standard, with rear controls. Cruise control comes on higher grades. A touchscreen MyGIG system and rear parking sensors with camera are available, standard on top trims. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep.

Five-seat models offer 784 litres with seats up and 1562 litres folded flat. Seven-seat versions drop to 167 litres behind the third row.

Braked towing reaches 1600 kg on five-seat diesels and 2.7 V6, dropping to 1360 kg on seven-seaters or 1100 kg on the 2.4 petrol. Unbraked limit is 450 kg. Payload sits near 575 kg. A trailer tow package adds an engine oil cooler.

The cabin offers flexible 5- or 7-seat layouts with stadium-style seating that raises rear rows for better views. Second-row seats slide and recline with easy-entry tilt function. Multiple underfloor bins with washable liners and a fold-flat front passenger seat with under-cushion storage handle daily gear. Dual glovebox includes a chilled zone for drinks. Power sunroof available on higher grades. Three-zone climate control with rear overhead vents keeps all rows comfortable on long trips.

2.0 CRD diesel combined fuel use 6.5 L/100 km manual or 7.0 L/100 km dual-clutch auto

2.4 petrol combined fuel use 8.8 L/100 km

Standard multi-stage front airbags, front side airbags, three-row curtain airbags

Standard ABS four-wheel discs, ESP, brake assist, traction control, electronic roll mitigation, tyre pressure monitoring

Available ParkView rear camera

The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel delivers 140 PS and 310 Nm, paired with six-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic. Combined consumption sits at 6.5 L/100 km with the manual and 7.0 L/100 km with the dual-clutch unit. The 2.4-litre petrol four-cylinder returns 8.8 L/100 km combined. Fuel tank holds 77.6 litres.

Standard safety kit covers multi-stage front airbags with low-risk passenger deployment, front seat-mounted side airbags, side-curtain airbags across all three rows, structural knee bolsters, four-wheel disc ABS, ESP with brake assist and traction control, electronic roll mitigation, hill-start assist and trailer-sway control. Tyre-pressure monitoring is standard. A rear backup camera is available.

Seating and storage systems fold flat for cargo up to 1.562 m³ in five-seat form. Rear doors open 90 degrees for easy access. The design uses high-strength steels in over one-third of the structure for solid impact behaviour. Keeping the car centres on the flexible interior bins and washable liners that simplify cleaning after family use.

Length 4888 mm, Width 1878 mm, Height 1691 mm, Wheelbase 2890 mm (Journey 2008–2010)

Sources: manufacturer data, Chrysler Group Dodge Journey specifications, That sheet also publishes three engines, 2.4-litre petrol.