True to the spirit of New Chrysler, Executive Vice President Mike Manley was careful to emphasize that the 2009 Dodge Journey is the product of rational thinking at today's press conference: "We focused on meeting customers' needs -- and our customers had some very practical needs." Children and cargo were apparently foremost on buyers' minds.
Somehow words like "sporty," "sexy" and "functionally cool" also entered the speech. So did quick-change artists, "David" and "Dania," who transitioned between day and evening wear on stage to re-create the fast-paced lifestyle of a prospective Dodge Journey owner...
It was at least an R/T model, which has a 235-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and 19-inch wheels -- which together might add to up to some sex appeal. But we're guessing most Journey buyers will be well beyond worrying about appearances, especially in Europe where most of these SUVs will be sold with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel four. -- Erin Riches, Senior Content Editor
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