2018 Dodge Journey Adds Standard Third Row
All 2018 Dodge Journey models come standard with three-row seating, offering seven-passenger seating, a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines, and front or all-wheel drive.

Photo of the 2018 Dodge Journey courtesy of FCA.

Photo of the 2018 Dodge Journey courtesy of FCA.
The Dodge Journey adds standard three-row seating, aluminum wheels, and a Blacktop Package for the 2018 model year, Fiat Chrysler has announced.
The 2018 Journey is available in four trims, including SE, SXT, Crossroad, and GT. All models come standard with three-row seating to accomodate seven passengers, a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines, and front or all-wheel drive. The 2018 Journey starts at $22,495 for the front-wheel SE and tops out at $34,395 for the all-wheel GT.
The Blacktop Package is available for the SE, SXT, and GT models. The package features black roof rails, gloss black exterior mirrors, fascia applique, grille, 17-inch aluminum wheels on SE models, and 19-inch aluminum wheels on SXT and GT models.
Crossroad models come standard with Black Noise 19-inch aluminum wheels.
The 2018 Dodge Journey also has a Uconnect 8.4-inch infotainment system, fold-flat second and third-row seats, and second-row in-floor storage.
The Journey features a standard 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine, which produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque, linked to a four-speed automatic transmission. A 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine is available on SXT and Crossroad models, and is standard for GT models.
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