The 2017 Dodge Journey could be considered as the all-wheel-drive Grand Caravan that Dodge isn't willing to sell you.
We like the ease of entry and exit that minivans provide, but can accept that we're in the minority.
Toyota's Highlander is a far more popular three-row option with a great ride and hybrid powertrain, but with a decidedly more upmarket price too.
The Mitsubishi Outlander and Journey are distantly related, although the Outlander's crashworthiness has been improved in recent years.
The Ford Flex is a popular three-row crossover for families who wouldn't be caught in a minivan, but like the Journey, we expect the Flex has a limited lifespan.
The Kia Sorento is another value crossover, and one that we'd recommend on safety scores alone.
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The 2017 Dodge Journey is a minivan in every way except its doors. Families will be tempted by the price, but there are better, safer picks out there. |
The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan has a fantastically flexible interior, but crash-test scores are a major concern. |
The 2017 Ford Flex is a spacious family hauler with a style all its own. It lacks the fuel economy of some of the competitors, but beauty doesn't come without effort. |
The 2017 Kia Sorento stays true to its high-value roots, but it's grown up in refinement and comfort. |
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander provides functional family appeal for a reasonable price, but the powertrains are weak, the third-row seat space is tiny, and the infotainment features are behind the times. |
The Toyota Highlander gets a stronger, more responsive powertrain for 2017, but the main strengths are the ride quality, the cabin refinement, and the space for eight. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $21,195 | $25,995 | $30,025 | $25,600 | $23,495 | $30,630 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small SUV 2WD | Minivans 2WD | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| SE FWD | SE Plus Wagon | SE FWD | L FWD | ES FWD | LE I4 FWD (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Passenger Van | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Ford Flex | 2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Kia Sorento | 2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 Dodge Journey vs. 2017 Toyota Highlander | |
