2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad will make a first official appearance in Chicago. The new three-row, seven-passenger crossover features distinctive new front and rear fascias, Platinum Chrome side sills and unique 19-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels. The interior is loaded with high-end finishes and features, such as the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen, new leather seat design and Liquid Graphite appliques. 

Some of the new exterior design cues of this Dodge model include new front fascia with a Platinum Chrome accent and Gloss Black grille and fog lamp surrounds, Platinum Chrome roof rails and unique extended side sills, black headlamp bezels, Gloss Black tail lamp bezels and a new lower rear fascia finished in Platinum Chrome and a “Crossroad” badge on the tailgate.

The exterior colors that will be offered are here are Pitch Black, Bright Silver Metallic, White, Copperhead Pearl, Fathom Blue Pearl, Granite Crystal Metallic, Pearl White Tri-Coat and Redline Red 2-coat Pearl. 

Inside, the Journey Crossroad adds new standard black leather seating with sport mesh inserts with Light Slate Grey accent stitching, Light Slate Grey accent stitching on the center armrest and door panels, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Liquid Graphite finish applied on the instrument panel, gauge cluster, center console, door pulls and steering wheel trim, power front seat and a front passenger fold-flat seat with hidden storage bin under the seat cushion. 

Other equipment here features standard power heated and foldaway mirrors, seven air bags, illuminated cup holders, Keyless Enter ‘n Go with push-button start and steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. 

The new Journey Crossroad will be powered by a standard 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine that produces 173 horsepower (127 kW) and 225 Nm (166 lb.-ft.) of torque. The unit is linked to a four-speed automatic transmission. Another option here is the available 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which produces 283 horsepower (208 kW) and 192 Nm (260 lb.-ft.) of torque and is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. 

For the 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad will be optionally available all-wheel-drive system, which works on demand, driving only the front wheels to maximize fuel efficiency until power to the rear wheels is needed. The system also delivers added traction on snow, ice and other low-traction surfaces without having to be switched on and off. 

Furthermore, the new Journey model will be equipped with standard electronic stability control (ESC) and all-speed traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes and electronic roll mitigation. There will be also offered more than 50 safety and security features such as standard advanced multistage front passenger air bags, active head restraints, electronic stability control with all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and Brake Assist, driver-side knee blocker air bag, side-curtain air bags covering all three rows, front seat-mounted side air bags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, LATCH child seat anchor system and trailer-sway control. 

2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad will be available in dealerships this spring with a starting price of $24,995 USD. 

Source: Dodge