| Dodge a division of Chrysler has boosted the brand's | | | | In terms of safety features the Journey is loaded with |
| expansion in its volume markets outside North America | | | | standard multi-stage front driver and passenger |
| with the introduction of the all-new Dodge Journey at | | | | airbags, front-seat-mounted side airbags, |
| the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. | | | | three-row-side-curtain airbags, standard four-wheel |
| The all-new Dodge Journey is the solution that Dodge | | | | disc anti-lock (ABS), standard Electronic Stability |
| designers and engineers have come up with to | | | | Programme(ESP), standard Electronic Roll Mitigation |
| answer the needs of the global passenger car market | | | | and available ParkViewâ„¢ Rear Backup |
| including those of the individual drivers. According to its | | | | Camera. |
| creators, the Journey is a global vehicle that meets | | | | The all-new Dodge Journey will be offered in both left |
| life's changing demands by offering a unique blend of | | | | and right hand drive in global volume markets outside |
| all the best attitudes and overall efficiency of a | | | | North America beginning mid-2008. |
| passenger car and putting them all in a right-sized | | | | Dodge has presently holds 6 percent of the US |
| crossover under the Dodge brand. | | | | market share and it is currently the best-selling brand |
| The Dodge Journey is based on the company's global | | | | for Chrysler and the fifth largest nameplate in the US. |
| D-segment platform and designed to provide | | | | Last 2006 Dodge was able to sell more than 1.3 million |
| customers with the flexibility that goes beyond seating | | | | vehicles in the global market. Its global portfolio includes |
| people and storing gear. Everything about the Journey | | | | a range of cars, minivans, trucks, and sport-utility |
| screams Dodge. Its powerful, muscular exterior styling | | | | vehicles. |
| and 19-inch wheels and tires are unmistakably Dodge. | | | | The decision of the Dodge brand to expand markets |
| Its stylish, comfortable interior with its unique features | | | | outside North America has helped it raised its |
| such as the integrated child booster seats and | | | | year-over-year international sales by 160 percent to |
| MyGIGâ„¢ cutting-edge multimedia infotainment | | | | 29,859 units sold from January through July. The |
| system with optional navigation together with other | | | | Dodge Viper and the Caliber both spearheaded the |
| Dodge accessories are added to increase comfort. | | | | brand's expansion last 2006. For this year, 2007 Dodge |
| And speaking of comfort, the Journey is equipped with | | | | Nitro and the Avenger were also offered on global |
| flexible seating and storage combinations that include | | | | market. The brand is also targeting the |
| the standard five-passenger seating with spacious | | | | high-performance Caliber SRT4 to be offered globally |
| cargo room and the available 5+2 seating to | | | | in 2008. |
| accommodate extra passengers. The Journey is also | | | | Chrysler is also hoping that the addition of the Dodge |
| equipped with spacious storage bins that are hidden in | | | | brand in its international portfolio would help to increase |
| the floor and under the front passenger seat cushion. | | | | a 1.4 percent market share in Western Europe by |
| To make the Journey more practical, functional, and | | | | 2009. If Dodge would continuously maintain its strong |
| fun to drive a variety of fuel-efficient and powerful | | | | sales it could account for almost 30 percent of |
| Petrol and diesel powertrain options were offered for | | | | Chrysler's total sales outside of North America by the |
| the Journey. | | | | end of 2009. |