Dodge->ke28 will expand its Journey lineup with the addition of a new Crossroad version that it will unveil at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show->ke225. It comes just a few weeks after Dodge announced that 2013 model year was the Journey's best sales year ever, and Dodge hopes that this new version of the model will enjoy the same success as the rest of the Journey lineup.

The new Journey->ke2848 Crossroad will be distinguished by a specially designed front and rear fascia, platinum chrome and black elements, plus a series of updates for the interior. The only problem is that the model comes with pretty much no upgrades under the hood, so the customers will have to choose between the usual four-cylinder and V-6 engines.

The new Dodge Journey Crossroad will be placed between the current SXT and Limited models in the Journey lineup and will be priced from $24,995. Sales will begin later this spring.

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2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 173
  • Torque: 166
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Exterior

The new Journey Crossroad is distinguished from the rest of the Journey lineup by its new front fascia that includes platinum-chrome accents, and gloss-black grille and fog-lamp surrounds. The same gloss-black treatment is also applied to the roof rails, side sills, the headlamp bezels and the lower rear fascia.

On the rear, the taillight bezels are finished in gloss black to finish off the accents.

Standard on the Journey Crossroad are 19-inch, Hyper Black, five-spoke aluminum wheels.

Customers can choose between the following exterior colors: Pitch Black, Bright Silver Metallic, White, Copperhead Pearl, Fathom Blue Pearl, Granite Crystal Metallic, Pearl White Tri-Coat and Redline Red 2-coat Pearl.

Interior

The same black treatment continues on the interior, where the new Journey Crossroad adds black leather seating with sport mesh inserts and cool Light Slate Grey accent stitching. The same stitching is applied to the center armrest, door panels, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

As a special feature, the company will add a new Liquid Graphite finish applied on the instrument panel, gauge cluster, center console, door pulls and steering wheel trim.

2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad - Standard Interior Features

- 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen

- Power front seat and a front passenger fold-flat seat with hidden storage bin under the seat cushion

- Power heated and foldaway mirrors

- Seven air bags

- Illuminated cup holders

- Keyless Enter ‘n Go with push-button start

- Steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.

Drivetrain

The new Journey Crossroad is offered with a choice of two engines. The a standard, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine produces 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque, while the optional 3.6-liter, Pentastar V-6 engine delivers 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.

The four-cylinder engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, while for the V-6 engine has an available smooth-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission.

Prices

The new Dodge Journey Crossroad is priced at $24,995 and will be put on sale this spring.

Competition

Chevrolet Equinox

The Equinox is one of the best-sold models in Chevrolet's lineup with over 200,000 units sold per year in the United States.

Just like the Journey, the 2014 Equinox is offered with a choice of two engines: a 2.4 liter four-cylinder that delivers 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque, and a 3.6-liter V-6 that cranks out a tidy 301 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. The most powerful version goes from 0 to 60 mph in about seven seconds, and up to a top speed of 130 mph.

Prices for the Equinox start at $24,225.

Ford Escape

Ford launched the new Escape back in 2011, and in less than two years the model become one of America’s best-selling SUVs.

The 2014 Escape is offered with a choice of three engines: an updated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine matched to a SelectShift Automatic six-speed, a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost unit.

Prices for the 2014 Escape start at $22,700.

Conclusion

The 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad comes at a time when the Journey is thriving, and customers are sure to gobble this thing up just as quickly. The model features a series of upgrades, but not too many that end up driving the price sky high.