Dodge Introduces and Prices Journey SE With V6, All-Wheel Drive

The Dodge Journey is now available with all-wheel drive cheaper than it was before. The new SE trim, with a 283 hp 3.6-liter V6 engine and all-wheel grip can now be had for $24,895 (plus $995 in destination charges) and this still makes it $1,800 less expensive than the regular entry level price for a similar model (SXT trim).

It’s an on demand four-wheel drive system, which means it promises the best of both worlds (efficiency and extra traction) and in this configuration, it returns a claimed 24 mpg. All four wheels get power between 25 - 65 mph (40 – 104 km/h), though above 53 mph (85 km/h) the system beings favoring the front axle only.

The SE V6 AWD comes with 17-inch alloys, all four of which hide brake disks, stability control, seven airbags, a 4.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, keyless entry and start, heated mirrors, cruise control, rake and reach adjustable steering wheel and “distinctive” LED-lit rear lights.

The Mexican-built Journey can now be ordered in this configuration and it should hit dealerships immediately.

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Dodge Announces New Dart Blacktop Package for 2014 Detroit Show

The Dart compact sedan is joining the growing list of Dodge models to be offered with the Blacktop package that adds a blacked-out styling treatment for an affordable premium, which in this case, stands at $295.

What you get with the Blacktop package is unique 18-inch Gloss Black wheels, Gloss Black side mirrors, plus black and ruby or black and light Tungsten cloth interior with ruby accent stitching, stripes and accents on the seats, doors, center console and instrument panel.

Exterior color choices include Redline Red, Header Orange, Blue Streak, Granite Crystal Metallic, Billet Silver, Pitch Black and Bright White.

The 2014 Dart Blacktop package is based on the SXT model with the Rallye Appearance Group that now comes as standard with the 2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark inline-four engine producing 184 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft.

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Dodge Slaps Some Stripes and 20-inch Wheels on Charger SRT8 and Calls it the 392

If anything else, the Chrysler Group sure knows how to create some buzz around its cars without really spending much time or effort. Yes, we're talking about the group's limited edition models like the new Dodge Charger SRT8 392, of which 392 units will be built during the 2013 and 2014 model years.

Available as a $2,495 option on the Charger SRT8 with the 470hp 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that remains unchanged, the 392 Appearance Package will be available for order in April.

As the name implies, the 392 is a cosmetics-only package that adorns the Dodge sports saloon with an assortment of black exterior accents. These include the “392 HEMI” fender badges, the satin black stripes, the 'Pitch Black' roof, side mirrors and rear spoiler, the 20-inch Black Vapor Chrome wheels, and the engine beauty covers, while there's also a serialized dash plaque showing the production build number.

The 392 will be available in a choice of five exterior colors named, Bright White Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Plum Crazy Pearl Coat, HEMI Orange Pearl Coat and TorRed Clear Coat.

"With its numerous new exterior appointments beyond our exclusive Black Vapor Chrome wheels, not only will this new 392 Appearance Package set the Charger SRT8 apart even further, it also brings another level of exclusivity to our lineup as only 392 cars will receive this special treatment during the 2013 and 2014 model years," said SRT CEO, Ralph Gilles.

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