$3,000 price cut for 2012 Dodge Journey

From Dodge

2012 Dodge Journey – America's Most Versatile Crossover Is Now the
Most Affordable in its Class – Starting at $18,995 MSRP

With a starting U.S. Manufacturers' Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of
$18,995 (excluding destination), Dodge Journey is the most affordable
mid-size crossover in America and the most affordable seven-passenger
vehicle in America

Dodge Journey is the only crossover to offer the choice of four- or
six-cylinder engines, five- or seven-passenger seating and front- or
all-wheel drive

Journey offers best-in-class storage flexibility, including fold-flat
front passenger seat, in-seat storage and second-row in-floor
storage

Named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS) for three consecutive years

New lineup for 2012 includes new American Value Package (AVP), SE,
SXT, Crew and R/T models

September 1, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The versatile and
value-laden Dodge Journey crossover drives into 2012 with a new model
lineup, new features, enhanced value and a new American Value Package
(AVP) with a starting U.S. Manufacturers' Suggested Retail Price
(MSRP) of $18,995 (all prices exclude destination), which makes it
the most affordable mid-size crossover in America, and it gets up to
26 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway.

Totally overhauled for 2011, Journey received a completely redesigned
and retuned suspension, a new V-6 engine that delivers 283 horsepower
– a boost of 48 horsepower and 1 mpg compared with the V-6 engine it
replaced – a gorgeous new interior with premium, soft-touch materials
throughout and an enhanced exterior design. Journey also features the
latest and greatest in vehicle connectivity and customization with
the Chrysler Group's new Uconnect Touch 8.4 radio, featuring an
8.4-inch touchscreen and standard, keyless "Enter-N-Go"
with push button start. Journey also offers best-in-class storage
space, with fold-flat seats, second-row in-floor storage and
front-passenger "Flip-N-Stow" in-seat storage.

"The Dodge Journey is the 'Swiss army knife' of vehicles,"
said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Dodge Brand - Chrysler Group
LLC. "Part-compact car with a starting price of only $18,995
MSRP, part-SUV with available all-wheel drive and part-van with
available seven-passenger seating, the Journey offers best-in-class
versatility and value."

No other crossover offers customers the choice of four-cylinder or
V-6, five- or seven-passenger seating and front- or all-wheel drive.

New for the 2012 model year, the Dodge Journey will be available in
five models, including the new American Value Package (AVP), SE, SXT,
Crew and R/T (late availability). In addition to the new trim levels,
leather seating with heated front seats is now value priced on Crew
models and black leather with red accent stitching is standard on
R/T. There also will be a Rear Seat Video Group available on Crew and
R/T models that include a second-row DVD player with 9-inch video
screen and six premium speakers (late availability).

All models offer enhanced value for 2012 model year:

Dodge Journey AVP - New for 2012 – with a starting U.S. MSRP of only
$18,995, the AVP includes a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter 4-16-valve
four-cylinder, automatic transmission, air conditioning, electronic
stability control (ESC), Brake Assist, all-speed traction control,
anti-lock brakes (ABS), advanced multistage front airbags,
side-curtain airbags, front seat side-mounted airbags, active front
head restraints, 4.3-inch Uconnect® Touch media center, Keyless
Enter-N-Go with push button start, premium soft-touch surfaces, power
windows, locks, mirrors, remote keyless entry and much more. AVP also
is also available with seven-passenger seating at a starting U.S.
MSRP of $19,990, making it the most affordable seven-passenger
vehicle in America

Dodge Journey SE - Repositioned by $1,250 to a starting U.S. MSRP of
$20,995, SE also is available with seven-passenger seating and adds
standard deep-tint sunscreen glass, roof rails and distinctive LED
taillamps

Dodge Journey SXT - Adds the award-winning 283 horsepower Pentastar
V-6, six-speed automatic, unique front fascia, dual bright exhaust
tips, fog lamps, 17-inch aluminum wheels, Sirius XM Satellite Radio
and more. SXT also is available with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and
seven-passenger seating

Dodge Journey Crew - Adds 19-inch aluminum wheels, 8.4-inch
touchscreen Uconnect Media Center, six premium speakers with
subwoofer, fold-flat front passenger seat with in-seat storage,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, remote start,
automatic temperature control, security alarm, bright door handles
and roof rails and much more. Crew also adds the luxury of available
premium leather seating with heated front seats. Also available is
AWD and seven-passenger seating

Dodge Journey R/T - Launching later this year is the R/T model, which
adds a unique monochromatic exterior, 19-inch aluminum wheels and
black leather seating with red accent stitching. The R/T is available
with both AWD and seven-passenger seating

POWER AND EFFICIENCY
The Journey AVP and SE models are powered by a 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC
four-cylinder engine that produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of
torque, linked to a four-speed automatic transmission. This
four-cylinder engine delivers 26 miles per gallon (mpg) on the
highway. The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine standard on
SXT, Crew and R/T models produces 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of
torque and is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic
transmission. This Pentastar V-6 engine was recognized as a Ward's
"10 Best Engines" for 2011. In addition to excellent power,
it delivers up to 25 mpg on the highway.

With a 5-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, owners can
rest assured knowing their powerful and efficient Journey is well
covered.

A WORK IN CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Dodge Journey offers levels of refinement not typically found in the
crossover market. A beautifully crafted premium, soft-touch one-piece
instrument panel sets the tone. A standard Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) is positioned in the center of the gauge
cluster, which has a full-color display backlit in Dodge red lights,
giving it a soft glow unlike any in the segment. The flexible center
console features premium cushioning on the tilt-and-slide armrest.
Lift the lid, and there's a larger center storage bin with a 12-volt
outlet and USB port where owners can hook up their MP3/iPod® charging
connections and hide them away.

The design team also worked to make the Journey's interior very
comfortable and extremely flexible. There's a large front storage bin
with side nets, a multi-functioning, three-spoke steering wheel with
integrated controls and a wide, long, soft-touch armrest that
transforms the driver's seat into a cockpit-like experience.
Comfortable seats might just make drivers want to take the long way
home to get a little extra seat time.

Engineers also developed many treatments to reduce noise, vibration
and harshness. One example is the Journey's dual dash silencer, which
isolates the cabin, making for a nice, quiet ride.

The interior isn't just a nice place to be, it also offers
best-in-class utility. Second and optional third-row seats fold flat
to create 67.6 cu. ft. of cargo space. Second-row seats recline and
have optional class-exclusive integrated child boosters. There are
also innovative storage bins in the floor ahead of the second-row
seats that can hold everything from muddy clothes to soda cans, to
concealing valuables like a camera, laptop or purse. With fold-flat
front passenger, second row and third-row seats, second-row in-floor
storage, and front passenger in-seat storage, Dodge Journey has
best-in-class storage.

Journey also offers some standard features not commonly found in the
segment, such as power heated and fold-away mirrors, dual-zone
climate control, illuminated cup holders, Keyless Enter-N-Go with
push button start and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. Owners
will feel like they have the world at their fingertips with the
Journey's available touchscreen command center, Uconnect® Touch. From
navigation to voice-command music selections to the ability to check
fuel prices, the Uconnect Touch media center makes life in the
Journey an excellent adventure for the driver and passengers. Four
Uconnect Touch models are available, all featuring easy-to-use
controls and class-leading technology. With its touchscreen display
and user-friendly, touch-key categories, connecting and controlling
personal devices is simple, intuitive and customizable.

New for 2012 is the addition of voice recognition with Bluetooth® for
models equipped with the Uconnect Touch 8.4-inch media center with
navigation. In addition, the navigation system will now offer an
"Eco Route" to a destination and can tag songs playing on
SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio for later purchase.

SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
Journey has been an IIHS Top Safety Pick for three consecutive years
and is loaded with an abundance of over 40 safety and security
features, including standard advanced multi-stage front passenger air
bags, active head restraints, ESC with all-speed traction control,
electronic roll mitigation and Brake Assist, driver-side knee blocker
air bag, side-curtain air bags covering all three rows, front
seat-mounted side air bags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, LATCH
child seat anchor system and Trailer-sway Control.

CONFIDENCE IN ANY CONDITION
The 2012 Dodge Journey's chassis architecture delivers an exhilarating
driving experience coupled with precise steering for maximum control.
Strong torsional stiffness in the steering column intermediate shaft
isolator, in conjunction with Journey's rear suspension geometry,
delivers precise steering feel and a connected steering response.

Dodge Journey also offers all-wheel-drive capability, perfect for
drivers who want some extra grip for a more performance feel, or who
appreciate the extra traction Journey's all-wheel-drive system
provides. Journey's all-wheel-drive system works on demand, driving
only the front wheels until power to the rear wheels is needed to
maximize fuel efficiency. All-wheel drive also is used on dry
pavement between speeds of 25 and 65 mph to enhance handling during
performance driving. This system provides added traction on snow, ice
and other low-traction surfaces without having to be switched on and
off.

When traveling faster than 25 mph, Dodge Journey's all-wheel-drive
system sends torque to the rear wheels when cornering with the
throttle open to make the car turn more easily, which makes the
handling more neutral. This is more readily accomplished with
Journey's electronically controlled coupling (ECC) than with
viscous-coupling or gerotor systems that require some degree of
front-to-rear slip before torque is transferred to the rear wheels.
At speeds greater than 53 mph, the control strategy provides minimal
torque to the rear wheels under normal driving conditions to provide
better fuel economy.

Dodge Journey features standard ESC and all-speed traction control,
which help keep the crossover on path in a variety of road surface
and weather conditions. Journey's available all-wheel drive
electronic control module works with the ESC and traction control
systems, allowing the ESC system to use the ECC to help gain control
of the vehicle, reducing the amount of torque that the ECC transmits
to the rear wheels. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes and electronic roll
mitigation also are standard on all 2012 Dodge Journey models.

A FAMILY MOVER WITH STYLE
On the outside, Journey maintains its sculpted, clean, aggressive
lines and front fascia that sports the signature Dodge brand
"split crosshair" grille. Journeys with the Pentastar
3.6-liter V-6 engine get a more aggressive lower front fascia and a
rear fascia with integrated, dual bright exhaust tips. Available bold
"ring of fire" LED taillamps have a distinctive style out
back, while available 19-inch aluminum wheels provide a dramatic
styling statement.

Exterior colors for the 2012 model year include Copperhead Pearl Coat,
Blue Pearl Coat, Brilliant Red Tri-Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear
Coat, Storm Gray Pearl Coat, White, Pearl White Tri-Coat and
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat.

2012 Dodge Journey models are in showrooms now, and are built in
Toluca, Mexico.