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News and reviews on new motor vehicles
2 0 0 9 Dodge Journey SXT AWD
economy, until sensors detect a harm’s way, the Journey has a full ing experience than their truck-
loss of traction. When that hap­ complement of airbags to help based SUV ancestors, and the
pens, the e le c tro n ic ally -c o n ­ soften the blow. In addition to Journey delivers on this promise
tro lled system au tom atically multi-stage front airbags, all Jour­ very nicely. The Dodge Journey
by K athleen C arr
able LED flashlight built into the shifts power to the rear wheels ney models feature side-impact features serious bang-for-the-
to keep the vehicle moving.
They say that a journey of cargo area.
airbags and head -p ro tectin g buck compared to the competi­
Chrysler has been upgrading side-curtain airbags that cover all tion, countless smart innovations
1,000 miles begins with a single
The Dodge Journey is avail­
step. For the newly independent able with a V6 engine that deliv­ the list of standard safety fea­ three rows of seats.
to make everyday life easier, at­
Chrysler Corporation, that first ers adequate pow er but is far tures on its vehicles in recent
Most significant is the rear­ tractive styling inside and out
step on a long road back to prof­ from the best in the class. The years and the Journey is no ex­ view cam era th a t’s included with cargo capability and stor­
itability comes in the form of the V6, which is standard in all but ception. To help keep you out of with either one of the available age galore. Overall, a curious but
all-new 2009 Dodge Journey.
the base model, offers plenty of trouble, the Journey gets four- MyGig hard disk-based audio satisfying journey.
While the Journey is an alt-new power for around town, a 3500- wheel ABS brakes with a “brake system s. There are also two
design, the strong family resem­
blance to other Dodge products
is unmistakable. That said, we
think the Journey’s long angled
beltlin e, steeply slanted rear
glass, and available 19-inch al­
loy wheels give it a noticeably
sleeker look than its siblings. The
d e sig n e rs have m an ag ed to
achieve a nice balance between
sophisticated and sporty.
Not to be outdone, the engi­
neering team added several use­
ful details including rear doors
that open a full 90 degrees to
make it easier to get kids and car
seats in and out of the back seat.
A rear liftgate made out of a light­
w eight com posite that m akes
opening and closing the back
hatch less of a struggle
While the Journey’s exterior is
appealing, it’s inside where you'll
find the many small differences
that we think give it an edge on
the competition. For starters, an
available built-in child booster
seats here m ean p arents and
g ra n d p a re n ts can av o id the
hassle o f sw apping the k id s’
seats from one car to another.
The Journey’s interior is also
an example of just how many use­
ful storage bins can be crammed
into one vehicle. There are open Specifications: 3.5-Liter, 24-valve, V-6, 235-hp @ 2 32 Ib-ft. torque engine; AWD, 6-speed automatic transm ission,, 15-City
trays and covered bins nearly 22-Highway MPG: $27,685. MSRP
everywhere you look, including
underneath a front passenger pound towing capacity, and de­ assist”, a sophisticated elec­ audio versions available, one
tronic stability control system, with and one w ithout a GPS
seat cushion that flips forward cent passing punch.
The SXT uses Chrysler's 3.5- which recognizes an impending navigation system. Both fea­
to reveal a perfect hiding place
for a purse or radar detector. liter V6. It makes 235 horsepower skid or potential rollover situa­ ture a 30-gigabyte hard disk
There’s a handy under-floor stor­ in the Journey and it puts its tion and automatically takes cor­ that can hold up to 2,400 songs.
age compartment back here too, power to the wheels through a rective action, is also standard. The Journey has an optional
plus a slick reversible cargo floor six-speed automatic transmission A relatively new feature here is iP o d , in te r f a c e . B lu e to o th
with plush carpeting on one side with Dodge's. AutoStick manual the system’s ability to minimize hands-free cell phone connec­
and a tough easy-to-clean plas­ shiftgate. Properly equipped, a V- the trailer sway that can occur tivity and a 115-volt household
tic surface bn the other.
6-powered Journey will tow up when tow ing in heavy cross- type pow er outlet, a rear-seat
winds. Last but not least is the DVD video system are also
Finally, some of the Journey’s to 3,500 pounds.
innovative details include a bev­
The SXT is offered with an government mandated tire pres­ available.
The whole idea behind cross­
erage cooler in the glovebox, optional all-wheel-drive system. sure monitoring system.
lighted front cupholders in the The power is routed to just the
If the above technology isn’t overs is that they’re supposed
center console and the recharge- fro n t w h eels fo r b e tte r fuel sufficient to keep you out of to provide a more pleasant driv-
Oregon C ity
Oregon
4:53 p.m .
A curious, but satisfying, Journey
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The Red Cross is here. When
disaster struck a little boy and
his family, someone was there,
providing shelter, a hot meal, a
teddy bear, and a hug. But this
Red Cross volunteer is not the
only hero in this picture. Behind
her are Oregonians just like
you, who generously donate to
their local chapter of the
American Red Cross. You can’t
always be there for a child or
family in need. But you can
guarantee that someone will.
To protect. To care.
To donate, visit
www.oregonredcross.org
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Head Start Kids at Pumpkin Patch
Students from Albina Head Start attend a Pumpkin Patch Party sponsored by the Bungalow
Rose Floral & Gift Shop, 7545 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
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T erry F amily
Albina Head Start students,
their teachers and parents en ­
joyed some Halloween fun dur­
ing a recent Pumpkin Patch
Party at the Bungalow Rose Flo­
ral & Gift Shop at 7545 N.E.
Sandy Blvd.
Also in attendance was family
advocate for Albina Head Start,
Inc., Craig Vaughn and some of
his family and friends.
The children played games,
made hand-crafted pumpkins with
construction paper and tissue,
made autumn leaf refrigerator
magnets with glitter, sang songs,
and received candy, snack treats,
caramel com, apple cider, a bal­
loon and a pumpkin.
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