2020 Journey Interior
In this price range, you shouldn't expect too much from the Journey. If you can stick to that philosophy, you won't be disappointed too much. The cabin is appointed in lower-grade materials with plenty of hard surfaces all-round, and its styling hasn't changed much over the last decade. The infotainment is extremely basic, but that also makes it easy to use, but the lack of any real advanced driver-assistance features is a bit alarming in a family crossover. And while the cargo capacity is minuscule, passenger space for the first two rows of seats is above average. If you keep the mostly useless third row of seats folded down for extra trunk space, the Journey is actually a pretty practical daily driver.
2020 Journey Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Up to seven passengers can be accommodated within the spacious cabin of the Dodge Journey. Naturally, those up front have the most comfort with plenty of head- and legroom to spare, but the second-row seats don't fall that short, supplying enough space to seat an adult with relative comfort. Not uncommon for the segment, the third row of seats is extremely cramped, meaning only smaller children should be seated there. Getting in and out is pretty easy, but accessing the third-row seats does take some effort. The driver's seat offers six directions of adjustability, either manual or power, depending on trim, so it's not hard to find a comfortable position. Forward visibility is good, but rear visibility is pretty poor, especially with all the seats occupied.
2020 Dodge Journey Interior Dimensions:
| Dodge Journey Trims | SE Value | Crossroad |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 40.8 in. | 39.2 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 39.9 in. | 39.2 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 40.8 in. | 40.8 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 53.8 in. | 53.8 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The interior is about as budget as the price of the Dodge Journey, with cheap materials used throughout the construction. The SE Value comes upholstered in Sedoso cloth, with color options including Black or Light Frost Beige, while leather is available in the same hues. The Crossroad gets upgraded leather upholstery in standard Black with mesh inserts. Hard plastics abound throughout the cabin, giving it a much cheaper feeling than what many rivals offer, with no option to improve.
2020 Journey Trunk and Cargo Space
While the Dodge Journey might boast pretty impressive passenger space, it drops the ball when it comes to cargo capacity. With all the seats in place, only 10.7 cubic feet of space is provided, which is subpar for the segment. It's enough space for a handful of grocery bags but certainly not a full day's shopping, and it certainly won't serve any practical function for seven passengers. But if you fold down both rows of rear seats, you get access to a much more useful 67.6 cubic feet of space. If you ever intend to use the Journey as a daily errand-runner, you'll probably need to leave the third-row seats down.
Small-item storage is far more generous. The first- and second-row seats each get cupholders, and all four doors supply spacious door pockets. Storage bins are supplied within the front and rear armrest, and under the passenger seat. There is a standard glove compartment and the Crossroad gets a small overhead storage bin.
2020 Dodge Journey Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2020 Dodge Journey Trunk Size:
| Dodge Journey Trims | SE Value | Crossroad |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Width (Wheelhousings) | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| Trunk Height (Area) | 33.1 in. | 33.1 in. |
2020 Journey Infotainment and Features
Features
As an aging crossover that places emphasis on affordability, the Dodge Journey doesn't really offer a lot in the way of standard tech features. However, the entry-level model isn't too poorly equipped with cloth upholstery, a six-way manual driver's seat, keyless entry and ignition, cruise control, a rearview camera, rear park assist, dual-zone climate control, and four 12-volt power outlets. This offering is upgraded to leather upholstery, a six-way power driver's seat with lumbar, automatic tri-zone climate control, and a power sunroof on the Crossroad. A heated steering wheel and heated front seats are available as part of the Popular Equipment package. However, no further advanced driver-assistance features are available.
Infotainment
The Journey gets saddled with an extremely basic infotainment suite, centering around a tiny 4.3-inch touchscreen interface, although the Crossroad gets the larger 8.4-inch screen. No smartphone integration or Wi-Fi is offered, although navigation with SiriusXM Traffic can be added to the Crossroad with the Popular Equipment Package. The standard six-speaker sound system supports AM/FM/CD/MP3 playback, which can be upgraded to a six-speaker premium sound system with a subwoofer that adds SiriusXM and additional USB ports. A rear-seat entertainment system, comprising a fold-down nine-inch screen with wireless headphones can be added to the Crossroad, too.