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Byline: EVAN MCCAUSLAND
Although Chrysler won't stop believing in the minivan ("Crossover This,'' AW, Aug. 20), it has played it safe by developing a crossover as well: the 2009 Dodge Journey.
Debuting at the Frankfurt motor show, the midsize Journey shares styling cues up front with the new Caravan, and it resembles an elongated Caliber out back. The Journey is based on neither; rather, the crossover is built on a modified Avenger/Sebring platform. The wheelbase grows nearly five inches to 113.8 inches, giving room for passengers, cargo and the possibility of a third-row seat.
Second-row seating consists of a 60/40 split bench that can be moved fore and aft by 4.7 inches. The larger portion of the seat can travel an additional two inches to move children in car seats closer ...