The 2009 Dodge Journey is offered in three trim levels: SE, SXT and R/T. The SE is exclusively front-wheel drive (FWD), while the SXT and R/T models are offered with FWD or all-wheel drive. The SE model comes with Dodge's 173-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The SXT and R/T models use Chrysler's 3.5-liter V6. It makes 235 horsepower in the Journey and it puts its power to the wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with Dodge's AutoStick manual shiftgate.
Standard features on the SE ($19,360) model include cloth upholstery; air conditioning; Chill Zone beverage storage bin; AM/FM six-disc CD/DVD/MP3 compatible radio with six speakers; power windows, power heated exterior mirrors; manual day/night rearview mirror; tilt/telescoping steering column; driver's seat height adjustment; second-row reclining 60/40 seat; and P225/70R16 all season tires on steel wheels.
Options include Sirius satellite radio ($195); an engine block heater ($40); fog lights with aluminum wheels ($495); the SE Family Value Group ($395) with manual driver's seat lumbar adjustment, two second-row child booster seats, daytime-running lights, and YES Essentials upholstery designed to be stain, odor and static resistant; and a Popular Equipment Group ($1,395) with floor mats, a cargo compartment cover, an overhead console with conversation mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors, remote keyless entry, interior air filter, roof rack, security alarm, cruise control, and four passenger assist handles. A Rear Seat Video Group ($1,195) includes an eight-inch video screen, wireless headphones and video remote control, six premium speakers with subwoofer and 368-watt amplifier. The Premium Speaker Group ($495) adds six premium speakers with a subwoofer and a 368-watt amplifier. And the Safe and Sound Group ($695) has Dodge's MyGIG Multimedia Entertainment System and a rearview camera.
The SXT ($22,360) adds cruise control; remote keyless entry; Sirius satellite radio with one-year subscription; YES Essentials cloth upholstery, power six-way adjustable driver seat, fold-flat front passenger seat with Flip 'n Stow in-seat storage, conversation mirror, portable LED flashlight, cargo net, floor mats, trip computer with temperature and compass display, auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlights, a touring suspension, and P225/60R17 all-season touring tires on aluminum wheels. The SXT AWD ($24,905) also gets performance steering, performance suspension, fog lamps, and P225/55R19 tires on aluminum wheels.
Options start with the SXT Flexible Seating Group ($995), which includes a third-row 50/50 folding/reclining seat, second-row 60/40 Tilt 'n Slide rear seat, and three-zone temperature control (including the rear). The SXT Exterior Appearance Package ($795) adds fog lamps, P225/55R19 all-season touring tires, aluminum wheels, and performance steering and suspension. Convenience Group I ($695) includes a cargo compartment cover on five-passenger vehicles, interior air filter, driver and front passenger lower LED lamps, front and rear aimable LED lamps, a roof rack, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and a universal garage door opener. The Chrome Appearance Group ($1,420), which is available for only the FWD SXT, includes 19-inch chrome-clad wheels, fog lamps, and performance steering and suspension. Included in Entertainment Group II ($2,495) are six premium speakers with subwoofer and 368-watt amplifier, a navigation system with 7-inch screen, Dodge's MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System, Dodge's UConnect hands-free cell phone link, and a rearview camera. The Premium Convenience Group ($895) has dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, UConnect, and remote engine starting. Other options consist of a sunroof ($795) and a Trailer Tow Group ($130) with an engine oil cooler, the performance suspension, and four-pin connector wiring.
The R/T model ($25,920) and R/T AWD ($27,670) come standard with leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, front floor console with premium armrest, universal garage door opener, premium door trim panels, bright instrument panel bezels, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, leather-wrapped shift knob, front and rear LED lights, fog lights, remote engine starting, plus performance steering and suspension, dual exhaust, and P225/55R19 tires on aluminum wheels.
R/T options include chrome-clad aluminum wheels ($625), Convenience Group II ($695), which includes a cargo compartment cover on five-passenger vehicles, as well as a vehicle information center, interior air filter, driver and front passenger lower LED lamps, adjustable roof rail crossbars and UConnect. Also offered is the Flexible Seating Group ($1,295) which includes a third-row 50/50 folding/reclining seat, a second-row 60/40 Tilt 'n Slide seat, and three-zone automatic climate control (including the rear).
Safety features include advanced multistage front airbags; torso-protecting, seat-mounted front side air bags; head-protecting curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows; a tire-pressure monitor; traction control; electronic stability control with rollover mitigation; ABS with brake assist; and Dodge's trailer sway control.